Security Awareness and Information Handling Quiz
Enhance your security awareness with this quiz covering phishing, passwords, HTTPS, 2FA, social engineering, firewalls & more!
#1
What is a phishing attack?
A physical break-in to steal computers
Sending deceptive emails to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information
Using a fishing rod to access secure areas
A type of virus that spreads rapidly through networks
#2
Which of the following is NOT considered a strong password?
P@ssw0rd
123456
CorrectHorseBatteryStaple
Tr0ub4dor&3
#3
What is the main purpose of security awareness training?
To increase employee workload
To teach employees how to bypass security measures
To educate employees about security risks and best practices
To make employees feel paranoid
#4
Which of the following is an example of a physical security control?
Firewall
Antivirus software
Biometric access reader
Intrusion detection system
#5
What is the purpose of a data backup?
To permanently delete data
To make data inaccessible
To create a copy of data for recovery in case of loss
To share data with unauthorized individuals
#6
What does HTTPS stand for in the context of web browsing?
Hyperlink Text Transfer Protocol
Hypertext Transmission Protocol Secure
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
Hypertext Transfer Privacy System
#7
What is the purpose of two-factor authentication (2FA)?
To provide an extra layer of security beyond passwords
To make the login process slower
To ensure compatibility with older systems
To increase internet speed
#8
What is the purpose of a firewall in network security?
To block all incoming and outgoing network traffic
To monitor and control network traffic based on predetermined security rules
To boost internet speed by filtering data packets
To encrypt all network communication
#9
Which of the following is an example of physical security measure?
Firewalls
Antivirus software
Biometric access control systems
Encryption algorithms
#10
What is the primary goal of data classification?
To delete unnecessary data
To organize data for easy access
To classify data based on its sensitivity and importance
To transfer data between different systems
#11
What does the term 'social engineering' refer to in the context of security?
A strategy for building relationships in business
A process of analyzing social media profiles for security risks
A method of manipulating people into divulging confidential information
A form of networking for security professionals
#12
What is the concept of least privilege in the context of security?
Granting users the highest level of access rights by default
Limiting users' access rights to only what is necessary for their job
Allowing users to access any system without restrictions
Providing access rights based on user popularity
#13
Which of the following is an example of a strong authentication factor?
Something you know
Something you forget
Something you share
Something you leave behind
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