Email Safety and Security Quiz

What is a common reason for an email not being delivered to the recipient's inbox?

• The recipient's email address is incorrect.

• The email was sent during a public holiday.

• The email contains too many attachments.

• The email was sent from a mobile device.

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

• The email is from a known contact.

• The email contains a suspicious link or attachment.

• The email is written in a formal tone.

• The email has a subject line that matches the content.

What type of malicious software is designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers?

• Spyware

• Worm

• Adware

• Trojan Horse

How can you reduce the risk of receiving spam emails?

• By using a strong password for your email account.

• By unsubscribing from unwanted newsletters.

• By forwarding spam emails to friends.

• By opening every email you receive.

What is a best practice for maintaining email security?

• Sharing your email password with trusted friends.

• Regularly updating your email password.

• Using the same password for all online accounts.

• Disabling two-factor authentication.

When should you seek technical support for email issues?

• When you receive an email from an unknown sender.

• When you cannot access your email account.

• When you receive a promotional email.

• When you send an email without an attachment.

What is a common characteristic of a virus?

• It requires user action to spread.

• It operates independently of other programs.

• It is always visible to the user.

• It only affects email applications.

Which of the following is an example of a scam email?

• An email from your bank asking you to verify your account details.

• An email from a friend sharing holiday photos.

• An email from a newsletter you subscribed to.

• An email from your school about upcoming events.

What is the primary purpose of adware?

• To steal personal information.

• To display unwanted advertisements.

• To encrypt files for ransom.

• To delete system files.

How can you minimise the risk of malware infection through email?

• By opening all attachments immediately.

• By using antivirus software and keeping it updated.

• By disabling your email's spam filter.

• By clicking on every link in emails.