Web Dev. Final Exam Practice

Passwords are the most common form of security

• True

• False

Shredding makes it easier for social engineers to trace confidential information.

• True

• False

One should add numbers and special characters to passwords.

• True

• False

Hoaxes tend to be shared on social media and therefore can rapidly spread false information.

• True

• False

What is the most common password used by account holders?

• ABCD

• 123456

• Name

• Birthdate

Todd noticed a young man sitting behind him watching him work on his laptop in a coffee shop. Which of the following social engineering tactics best describe the young man’s behavior?

• Phishing

• Hoaxing

• Shoulder Surfing

• Dumpster Diving

How long does it take to figure out a simple password which is lowercase and six characters long?

• 5 minutes

• 20 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 3 minutes

Sarah’s bank sent her a link to activate her new account, but she does not remember setting up a new account. Which of the following should Sarah NOT do?

• Call the bank to confirm the email was sent by the bank

• Go to the bank’s website and chat with customer service to confirm

• Click the link to activate her account

• Go to the bank and confirm with a banker

Including your __________ in your password is a sure giveaway for cybercriminals.

• Birthdate

• Age

• Name

• Favorite Color

In a phishing attack, __________ mimic real log-in screens or account pages to get the victims’ account or credit card information.

• attachments

• social media pages

• dummy sites

• codes