Online Awareness Quiz

What is phishing?

• A technique used to catch fish

• A method used by cybercriminals to trick people into giving out personal information

• A type of online game

• A way to improve internet speed

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

• The email is from a known contact

• The email contains spelling and grammatical errors

• The email is sent from a legitimate company domain

• The email has no attachments

What should you do if you receive an email asking for your password?

• Reply with your password

• Ignore the email

• Report the email as phishing

• Forward the email to your friends

Which of the following is NOT a way to identify an online scam?

• Checking for a secure website (https://)

• Looking for reviews and testimonials

• Trusting unsolicited offers that seem too good to be true

• Verifying the contact information of the company

What is a common tactic used in online scams?

• Offering free services without any catch

• Creating a sense of urgency to act quickly

• Providing detailed and transparent information

• Using official company logos and branding

How can you prevent phishing attacks?

• By using the same password for all accounts

• By clicking on links in unsolicited emails

• By enabling two-factor authentication

• By sharing your personal information on social media

Which of the following is a good practice to avoid phishing?

• Ignoring security updates

• Using weak passwords

• Verifying the sender's email address

• Clicking on all links in emails

What is fake news?

• News that is verified and factual

• News that is intentionally false or misleading

• News that is published by reputable sources

• News that is only available in print

Which of the following is a way to recognize fake news sources?

• Checking the publication date

• Verifying the information with multiple reputable sources

• Trusting news shared by friends on social media

• Believing headlines without reading the full article

What should you do if you come across a suspicious news article?

• Share it immediately on social media

• Ignore it

• Fact-check the information using reliable sources

• Assume it is true