Cybersecurity Awareness Quiz

What is phishing?

• A. A sport involving catching fish

• B. Sending fake emails to steal personal information

• C. Buying things online

• D. Watching videos online

Which of these is a sign of a phishing email?

• A. It asks for personal information

• B. It has your full name and correct details

• C. It comes from a trusted friend

• D. It contains funny videos

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

• A. Reply with your password

• B. Ignore the email

• C. Forward it to your friends

• D. Contact your bank using a known phone number or their official website

What is a common trick scammers use to make their emails look real?

• A. Use lots of pictures

• B. Use a familiar company logo and name

• C. Make the email very long

• D. Use bright colours

Why is it important to use strong, unique passwords for each online account?

• A. To impress your friends

• B. To make it easier to remember

• C. To prevent hackers from accessing all your accounts if one is compromised

• D. To make logging in faster

What should you do if you think an email might be a scam?

• A. Delete it immediately

• B. Reply to the email

• C. Forward it to your friends

• D. Click on any links to see if they are safe

What is one way to create a strong password?

• Use your name and birthdate

• Use a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols

• Use the word "password"

• Use the same password for every account

How can you verify if an email claiming to be from your bank is real?

• Call the phone number provided in the email

• Check the email address carefully for slight misspellings

• Reply to the email with your account number

• Forward the email to your friends for advice

What is one way to protect yourself when using internet banking?

• Use public Wi-Fi

• Share your password with friends

• Log out after every session

• Write your password on a piece of paper next to your computer

Which of these should you avoid clicking on in an email?

• Links from friends

• Links from unknown senders

• Links to your favourite websites

• Links in newsletters you signed up for