Email Phishing Quiz

What is the primary goal of email phishing?

• To entertain the recipient

• To steal sensitive information

• To promote a product

• To provide technical support

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

• A personalised greeting

• A sense of urgency

• A familiar sender address

• A professional tone

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email asking for personal information?

• Reply with your information

• Click on any links provided

• Delete the email immediately

• Forward it to your friends

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of a phishing email?

• Poor grammar and spelling

• Unsolicited attachments

• A legitimate company logo

• Requests for personal information

What is "spear phishing"?

• A type of phishing targeting a specific individual or organisation

• A phishing attack that uses spear-shaped icons

• A phishing attack that targets multiple people at once

• A phishing attack that uses social media

Which of the following actions can help protect you from phishing attacks?

• Using the same password for all accounts

• Ignoring security updates

• Verifying the sender's email address

• Clicking on all links in emails

What is a common tactic used in phishing emails to trick recipients?

• Offering free software

• Threatening account suspension

• Providing weather updates

• Sharing funny videos

Which of the following is a safe practice when dealing with email attachments?

• Opening attachments from unknown senders

• Scanning attachments with antivirus software

• Downloading all attachments immediately

• Ignoring attachments from known senders

What should you do if you suspect an email is a phishing attempt?

• Reply to the email asking for more information

• Report it to your email provider

• Forward it to your contacts

• Save it for future reference

Which of the following is a method used by phishers to make their emails look legitimate?

• Using random text

• Including official logos and branding

• Writing in a foreign language

• Using plain text only