Cyber Safety Quiz

What is online security?

• Measures or actions taken to ensure an online user’s data and privacy isn’t compromised.

• Not sharing personal or sensitive data to others.

• Staying safe online.

• Staying secure online.

What is the safest way to connect to a public Wi-Fi network?

• Use the same password you use for your email account.

• Disable your device's firewall for faster connection.

• Use a VPN to encrypt your internet traffic.

• Share personal information freely since the network is secure.

Is the following password strong and unique?

1234

• True

• False

Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing email?

• The email has a generic salutation, like "Dear Sir/Madam."

• The email contains typos or grammatical errors.

• The email urges immediate action without giving proper context.

• All of the above

What is the purpose of regularly backing up your data?

• To free up storage space on your device.

• To protect against data loss in case of hardware failure, theft, or other incidents.

• To easily share your files with others.

• To automatically update your software.

Regularly updating your software and applications is an important aspect of cyber safety.

• False

• True

What is the best way of handling suspicious emails?

• Click on any links provided to investigate further.

• Reply to the email and ask for more information.

• Forward the email to all your contacts for awareness.

• Delete the email without opening it.

What is a common method used to protect sensitive information transmitted over the internet?

• Encryption

• Sharing passwords with trusted individuals

• Storing data in plain text

• Using public Wi-Fi networks

Enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) provides an extra layer of security for your online accounts.

• True

• False

What does the term "Man-in-the-Middle" (MitM) refer to in the context of cybersecurity?

• A type of malware that infiltrates a computer system undetected.

• A social engineering technique used to manipulate individuals into revealing sensitive information.

• An attack where an attacker intercepts and alters communication between two parties without their knowledge.

• A method of brute-forcing passwords to gain unauthorized access to an account.