Cyber Hygiene Quiz

What is the primary purpose of cyber hygiene?

• To keep sensitive data organized, safe, and protected from theft and outside attacks

• To increase the speed of internet connections

• To reduce the cost of software

• To improve the aesthetics of a computer

How does cyber hygiene aid users?

• By providing free software updates

• By maintaining properly functioning devices

• By increasing the battery life of devices

• By improving the screen resolution

What does cyber hygiene protect devices from?

• Overheating

• Physical damage

• Outside attacks/malware

• Dust accumulation

What is the official definition of cyber hygiene?

• A reference to the practices and steps that users of computers and other devices take to maintain system health and improve online security

• A reference to the physical cleanliness of computer hardware

• A reference to the steps taken to improve the speed of a computer

• A reference to the practices and steps that users of computers take to install new software

Why is cyber hygiene often part of a routine?

• To ensure the safety of identity and other details that could be stolen or corrupted

• To improve the physical appearance of the computer

• To increase the battery life of the computer

• To enhance the sound quality of the computer

How is cyber hygiene similar to physical hygiene?

• It is regularly conducted to ward off natural deterioration and common threats

• It involves cleaning the physical components of a computer

• It requires the use of cleaning agents

• It is only necessary once a year

Which of the following is a common online safety practice recommended by security nonexperts?

• Install software updates

• Use unique passwords

• Use antivirus software

• Use a password manager

Which of the following is a common online safety practice recommended by security experts?

• Change passwords frequently

• Use two-factor authentication

• Only visit websites they know

• Don't share personal information

According to security nonexperts, which practice is recommended to protect sensitive data?

• Use a password manager

• Install software updates

• Use strong passwords

• Use unique passwords

Which practice is recommended by both security nonexperts and security experts?

• Use strong passwords

• Change passwords frequently

• Only visit websites they know

• Don't share personal information