Cybersecurity Awareness Quiz

How can you stop cybercriminals from stealing your personal information?

• Create strong passwords

• Put your personal information on social media

• Personal information shared with family and friends

• Writing down passwords so you can remember them

Which of the following is considered a strong password?

• password1

• @_P@$$w0rd!

• abc123

• hello987

What personal information did Josie share publicly that led to her account being compromised?

• Her favorite color

• Her birthday

• Her pet's name

• Her obsession with a popstar

What is not example of a strong password?

• Josie123

• 98&^$Lnw5)

• !@12#$34Lab

• *8&7eiGHt

What additional security measure shouldn't you take to protect your email account?

• Write down your password so you don't forget it

• Two-factor authentication

• Using a VPN

• Changing passwords frequently

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for creating secure passwords?

• Using your birthdate or your address

• Using three random words

• Avoiding personal information

• Using two-factor authentication

What guidelines should you use to create a strong password?

• Use random letters and numbers

•  Use a combination of letters, symbols and numbers, and make it 8-9 characters long

• Use a difficult word from the dictionary.

• Use complex and extremely long numeric series.

When creating a password you should use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. 

• TRUE
• FALSE

What element(s) should NOT part of a secure password?

• Common phrases

• Upper case letters

• Lower case letters

• Special characters

Which of the following is a poor practice for password management?

• Using a password manager

• Sharing your password with friends

• Regularly updating your passwords

• Using unique passwords for different accounts