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WorksheetsOnline Quiz_Test Your Knowledge on Phishing Email Scams
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 2mins
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Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is a common characteristic of phishing emails?
a)
Personalized greeting with your full name
b)
A sense of urgency or a threat
c)
Detailed information about your recent transactions
d)
An attachment with your account details
2.
Phishing emails often come from a legitimate-looking email address.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
You receive an email from your university's IT department asking you to click on a link to update your password. The email address looks slightly different from the official one, and the hover-link leads to a non-university URL. What should you do?
4 lines
4.
Which of the following actions can help prevent falling victim to phishing scams?
a)
Using the same password for all your accounts
b)
Clicking on links from unknown senders
c)
Verifying the sender's email address and URL links before taking any action
d)
Ignoring emails from unknown senders without reporting them
5.
Legitimate organizations will never ask for your personal information via email.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
An email claims you have won a scholarship and asks for your bank account details to transfer the funds. The email contains spelling errors and asks for an immediate response. What should you do?
a)
Provide your bank account details as requested.
b)
Ignore the email and delete it.
c)
Report the email as a phishing attempt.
d)
Respond to the email asking for more information.
7.
Which of the following is a red flag for a phishing email?
a)
The email is from a known contact.
b)
The email asks for personal information urgently.
c)
The email contains a detailed explanation of a new policy.
d)
The email has a professional tone and no spelling errors.
8.
Hovering over a link in an email can help you determine if it leads to a legitimate website.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
You receive an email from your bank stating that there has been suspicious activity on your account. The email asks you to click a link to verify your account information. The URL looks unusual. What should you do?
4 lines
10.
Which practice can help you stay safe from phishing scams?
a)
Regularly updating your passwords and using two-factor authentication
b)
Sharing your passwords with trusted friends
c)
Ignoring all emails about account updates
d)
Responding quickly to all emails requesting personal information
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