WorksheetsPhishing Emails Identification Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is phishing?
A way to secure email accounts
A cyber attack where criminals impersonate legitimate organizations to steal sensitive information
A method to improve internet speed
A secure way of transferring data
True or False: Phishing emails often use urgent or fearful language to encourage quick action.
True
False
Which of the following is a common red flag in phishing emails?
The email has perfect grammar and spelling
The sender's address looks unusual or misspelled
The email is addressed to you by your full name
The email contains no links
True or False: A legitimate company will usually ask for sensitive information, like passwords, directly through email.
True
False
Which phrase might be used in a phishing email to create urgency?
Take your time to review your account settings.
Congratulations on winning a prize!
Your account will be suspended in 24 hours if you don't respond!
Thank you for being a loyal customer.
If you receive an unexpected attachment from an unknown sender, what should you do?
Open it immediately to see what it contains
Delete the email or verify the sender before opening it
Forward it to a friend for their opinion
Ignore it and save it for later
True or False: Phishing emails are always easy to identify because they look unprofessional.
True
False
What is the purpose of hovering over links in an email without clicking on them?
To automatically open the link
To see where the link actually leads
To save the link for later use
To copy the link to a new email
Which of the following sender addresses would most likely belong to a phishing email?
support@yourbank.com
customerservice@bank.com
c0sumerserv1ces@parcels.claimsnow.com
info@trustedbank.com
True or False: Typos and poor grammar are often present in phishing emails.
True
False
Why should you be cautious if an email contains a link labeled 'www.yourbank.com' but directs to 'www.fake-login-site.com'?
It may lead to a secure login page
It could be a phishing attempt to steal your login credentials
The URL changes often for legitimate security reasons
It's an email formatting error
True or False: A legitimate organization will never pressure you to respond to an email within a specific time frame.
True
False
What should you look for if you suspect an email is phishing?
Confirm the sender's address
Look for urgent or fearful language
Check for unusual attachments or requests for personal information
All of the above
Which of these steps can help you avoid falling for phishing attacks?
Ignoring all emails from unknown senders
Double-checking sender addresses for misspellings or unusual formatting
Replying quickly to every email to verify it
Sharing your password with trusted contacts via email
True or False: If you're unsure about an email, you should reach out to the company directly using contact information from their official website rather than any contact details in the email.
True
False
