Safe & Responsible use of ICT

Who should know your password?

• My household pet.

• Only me.

• The staff member of a website I use, of whom has just emailed me asking for my login details to fix something wrong with my profile.

• Close friends and family, in case I forget.

Answer explanation

Even if your pet is incapable of human speech, the correct answer is always you, and only you.

What is "doxxing"?

• Sharing someone's private details online.

• Hacking into someone's profile.

• Impersonating somebody else on social media.

• Using somebody else's credit card to buy things online.

Which these are outright examples of "Doxxing"?

• Leaking someone's bank details online.

• Posting a photo of someone else's family.

• Publishing a video with another user's home address.

• Sharing an email address in a comment.

Answer explanation

While posting a photo of someone else's family is weird and could be considered doxxing under certain circumstances, these two answers are considered outright examples.

Which of the following passwords are considered "strong"?

• Graeme123#

• NsW-22

• password

• d5WxzLi81G#!

Answer explanation

For the sake of security, please don't use this any of these examples as a password.

How often should you backup and update your devices?

• As often as possible.

• Weekly, monthly, half-yearly... As long as it's regular!

• Never. I live life on the edge.

What is Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?

• Using a really strong password.

• Authenticating your identity via an app or separate service.

• Providing two or more factors to verify a login.

• I have no idea because I didn't read the resource and I should go back and read it.

Which of the following describes the use of Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)?

• All of these are legitimate uses of MFA.

• Logging into a site with both a password and a fingerprint.

• Signing in with a password, and then confirming with a push notification on your phone.

• Inputting your password and a separately issued code for confirmation.

What does this image mean in a URL/address bar?

• The site is locked.

• The website you're trying to load has restricted access only to some users.

• The website is secure and safe to access.

• The site requires a login.

Answer explanation

Depending on your web browser, the full website address may not always be visible - but there always will be something to tell you that your access is encrypted and secure.

One of your friends has texted you and wants you to log in to their social media profile for them. What do you do?

• I whip out my device and do it. I'll help a friend whenever I can!

• I say yes and send memes to their friends whilst logged in.

• I agree to do it, but only just this once and as long as they change their password afterwards.

• I don't do it.

Answer explanation

Though you might be tempted to help them out (or wreak chaos upon their friends list) it's best to avoid doing this.

What does HTTPS stand for?

• HyperText Transfer Procedure Secure

• HyperText Transfer Protocol Safe

• HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure

• Hyperlink Text Transfer Protocol Secure