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Security Awareness Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You have opened or downloaded an attachment that seems suspicious. What should you do first according to cybersecurity best practices?

a)

Forward the email to IT Security/Helpdesk, mark it as junk, and block the email sender.

b)

Disconnect from the internal/internet network.

c)

Change your credentials immediately.

d)

Shut down your computer and notify your supervisor.

2.

What is a common first step attackers take before launching a cyberattack?

a)

Send spam emails

b)

Install malware

c)

Gather information about the target (reconnaissance)

d)

Encrypt all files

3.

What is the potential impact of data theft on individuals and organizations?

a)

Improved reputation

b)

Financial loss

c)

Enhanced cybersecurity

d)

Decreased productivity

4.

Which of the following is NOT a common attacker behaviour?

a)

Reconnaissance

b)

System updates and patching

c)

Lateral movement

d)

Data exfiltration

5.

What is the primary goal of malware?

a)

To enhance the security of a computer system

b)

To steal data or disrupt the normal functioning of a computer, server, or network without the user's knowledge or consent

c)

To create backup copies of important data

d)

To improve the performance of the computer system

6.

Which of the following is a good practice for creating strong passwords?

a)

Use your birthday

b)

Use the word “password”

c)

Use a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols in a human phrase

d)

Use a line from your favourite song

7.

What is phishing?

a)

A way to back up data

b)

A type of cyberattack that tricks users into giving personal information

c)

Encrypting your files

d)

Surfing the web anonymously

8.

Why should you avoid using public Wi-Fi for sensitive activities like banking?

a)

It’s slow

b)

It can be insecure and monitored by attackers

c)

You may be charged money

d)

It doesn't work in browsers

9.

How often should you update your software and operating systems?

a)

Once a year

b)

Only if your system crashes

c)

Whenever updates are available

d)

When the IT team comes after me

10.

What’s the safest way to verify a link in an email?

a)

Click it and see where it leads

b)

Hover over the link to inspect the URL before clicking

c)

Ignore it

d)

Forward it to IT

11.

Why is it important to report a security incident immediately?

a)

To look responsible

b)

To avoid blame

c)

To prevent further damage and allow rapid response

d)

To get a reward

12.

What is 2-Step Verification (2SV) authentication in Google Workspace?

a)

Using multiple browsers

b)

Multiple people using one account

c)

A login method that uses more than one verification factor

d)

Changing your password every week

13.

Which of the following is good practice when using Google Workspace?

a)

Share all files with everyone in the organization

b)

Log into Google Workspace even when on Wi-Fi to increase productivity

c)

Use the same password as for your personal email to remember it better

d)

Regularly back up critical Google Workspace data to ensure you can quickly restore files if required

14.

What is the first phase in the Cyber Attack Chain?

a)

Exploitation

b)

Reconnaissance

c)

Installation

d)

Weaponization

15.

Which of the following is an example of the Delivery phase in the Cyber Attack Chain?

a)

Scanning for open ports

b)

Encrypting data

c)

Sending a phishing email with a malicious attachment

d)

Blocking antivirus software