Information Security Quiz

What does the 'S' stand for in 'HTTPS'?

• Service

• Secure

• System

• Secret

Which of the following is a strong password: a) Password123 b) 123456 c) abcdef d) !@#qwe

• Password123

• 123456

• abcdef

• d) !@#qwe

What is the purpose of a firewall in a corporate network?

• A firewall is used to enhance the speed of internet connection

• A firewall is designed to increase the storage capacity of a computer system

• The purpose of a firewall in a corporate network is to protect the company from unauthorized access and cyber threats by monitoring and controlling incoming and outgoing traffic.

• A firewall is meant to improve the visual display of a computer screen

What is the best practice for handling personal information when shopping online?

• Share personal information freely on shopping websites

• Use the same password for all shopping accounts

• Use strong, unique passwords, enable two-factor authentication, avoid sharing sensitive information, update privacy settings, be cautious of phishing attempts, use secure websites (https)

• Click on any link received in shopping-related emails without verifying

What is phishing?

• Phishing is a type of fishing in the ocean.

• Phishing is a type of gardening technique.

• Phishing is a type of dance move.

• Phishing is a type of cyber attack involving fraudulent emails or messages.

Which of the following is a secure way to log in: a) Using a public computer b) Using a VPN c) Sharing your password with a friend d) Using a simple password

• Using a public computer

• Sharing your password with a friend

• Using a simple password

• Using a VPN

What is malware?

• A programming language commonly used for web development

• A software used for data encryption

• Malicious software designed to harm or exploit computers, networks, and data.

• A type of computer hardware

Why is it important to keep your computer's operating system up to date?

• Operating system updates are only for aesthetic purposes

• It is important to keep the operating system up to date to ensure security, fix bugs, and access new features.

• It is important to keep the operating system up to date to slow down the system

• Keeping the operating system up to date is unnecessary and a waste of time

What is two-factor authentication?

• Two-factor authentication is a security process that requires two forms of identification to access an account or system.

• Two-factor authentication is a method to share passwords with others

• Two-factor authentication involves using only one form of identification

• Two-factor authentication is a type of social media platform

What is the purpose of encryption?

• To slow down data processing speed.

• To secure data and protect it from unauthorized access.

• To increase the risk of data breaches.

• To make data more accessible to unauthorized users.