Phishing Awareness and Mitigation Quiz

What is a common sign of a phishing email?

• The email is from a known contact and contains a personal message.

• The email contains urgent language and requests personal information.

• The email has a professional signature and company logo.

• The email is sent from a company domain.

Which of the following is the best first step if you suspect an email is a phishing attempt?

• Reply to the email asking for more information.

• Click on any links to verify their authenticity.

• Report the email to your IT department or email provider.

• Delete the email immediately without reporting.

What is the primary purpose of two-factor authentication (2FA)?

• To make logging in faster and easier.

• To provide an additional layer of security by requiring a second form of verification.

• To replace passwords entirely.

• To allow multiple users to access the same account.

Which of the following is an effective way to educate users about phishing?

• Sending them phishing emails to test their response.

• Providing regular training sessions and updates on phishing tactics.

• Assuming they already know about phishing and not providing any training.

• Only educating new employees about phishing.

How can email filters help in mitigating phishing attempts?

• By automatically deleting all incoming emails.

• By blocking emails from unknown senders.

• By identifying and filtering out emails that appear to be phishing attempts.

• By marking all emails as spam.

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

• Grammatical errors and misspellings.

• A request for sensitive information.

• A legitimate company email address.

• A sense of urgency or threat.

What should you do if you accidentally click on a link in a phishing email?

• Ignore it and continue with your work.

• Immediately disconnect from the internet and run a virus scan.

• Forward the email to your friends to warn them.

• Reply to the email to apologise for clicking the link.

Why is it important to report phishing attempts?

• To help improve the spam filters and protect others.

• To receive a reward from your email provider.

• To ensure the sender is punished.

• To delete the email from your inbox.

Which of the following is a benefit of using two-factor authentication?

• It eliminates the need for passwords.

• It ensures that only authorised users can access an account.

• It allows you to share your login details safely.

• It makes it easier to remember your password.

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

• Offering a free gift or prize.

• Providing detailed company information.

• Using a friendly and casual tone.

• Including a personal anecdote.