Cybersecurity Awareness Quiz

What is phishing?

• A type of fish

• A scam that tricks you into giving personal information

• A type of malware

• A secure way to store passwords

Which of the following is a strong password?

• password123

• letmein!

• FidoTheDog

• P@$$wOrd!987

What is a firewall?

• A physical wall to protect your computer

• A type of antivirus software

• A security system that controls incoming and outgoing network traffic

• A way to encrypt your data

What should you do if you receive a suspicious email with an attachment?

• Open the attachment to see what it is

• Reply to the email and ask for more information

• Delete the email without opening the attachment

• Forward the email to your IT department

What is malware?

• A type of hardware

• A software designed to harm your computer or steal data

• A secure way to browse the internet

• A type of password manager

What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

• Using two passwords for one account

• A security method that requires two forms of identification to access an account

• A type of encryption

• A way to backup your data

Which of the following is an example of social engineering?

• Installing antivirus software

• Using a strong password

• Tricking someone into giving you their password over the phone

• Encrypting your emails

What is a data breach?

• When someone spills coffee on their computer

• When a hacker gains unauthorized access to confidential data

• When a computer crashes

• When you forget your password

What is ransomware?

• A type of malware that encrypts your files and demands a ransom for their release

• A software that protects your computer from viruses

• A type of firewall

• A secure way to store your passwords

What is a VPN?

• A type of antivirus software

• A secure connection that encrypts your internet traffic

• A type of malware

• A way to share files online