Cybersecurity Awareness Quiz

What is phishing?

• A type of fishing activity

• An attempt to steal sensitive information through deceptive emails or websites

• A kind of computer virus

• A process of protecting passwords

Which of the following is a strong password?

• 123456

• password123

• myname2025

• P@ssw0rd!28

What does "two-factor authentication" (2FA) provide?

• Double the password length

• An extra layer of security

• A new password every time

• None of the above

What is a malware?

• Software designed to improve system performance

• Software that helps defend against cyberattacks

• Malicious software intended to harm or exploit systems

• A type of firewall

What is the purpose of a firewall?

• To block unauthorized access to a network

• To protect against malware infections

• To back up files

• To encrypt data

Which of the following is a sign that your computer might be infected with malware?

• Your computer runs faster than usual

• Your files are missing or corrupted

• Your internet connection is stable

• You can’t remember your password

Which of these is an example of social engineering?

• A hacker breaking into a system using a technical vulnerability

• A person tricking you into giving away your password

• A computer virus infecting your device

• A system error causing a breach

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

• Open the attachment to see what it is

• Delete the email immediately

• Forward it to a friend

• Open the attachment in a secure sandbox

Why is it important to keep your software updated?

• It improves system speed

• It fixes bugs and security vulnerabilities

• It adds more features to the software

• It allows you to customize your settings

What does encryption do?

• It makes your data unreadable to unauthorized users

• It speeds up your internet connection

• It creates backups of your files

• It sends data through a secure tunnel