by Corabel Frankel
In today’s interconnected world, safeguarding information has never been more critical. This quiz will challenge your understanding of key security concepts, from recognizing phishing attempts to implementing robust password policies. Sharpen your skills and ensure you’re well-prepared to protect sensitive data. Good luck!
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Information Security Awareness Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary purpose of encryption?
To speed up data transmission
To protect data from unauthorized access
To compress data for storage
To create backups of data
2. Which of the following is a common characteristic of a phishing email?
Contains a personal greeting
Includes a suspicious attachment or link
Is always sent from a known contact
Is written in formal language
3. What does the term ‘malware’ stand for?
Malicious software
Management software
Marketing software
Maintenance software
4. Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?
Virus
Worm
Firewall
Trojan horse
5. What is the main function of a firewall?
To detect and remove viruses
To block unauthorized access to a network
To encrypt data
To manage passwords
6. Which of the following is a strong password?
123456
password
P@ssw0rd!
qwerty
7. What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Using two passwords
Using a password and a second form of verification
Using two devices
Using two different browsers
8. Which of the following is an example of a social engineering attack?
SQL injection
Phishing
DDoS attack
Brute force attack
9. What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
To increase internet speed
To create a secure connection over a public network
To block ads
To manage network traffic
10. Which of the following is a sign that a website is secure?
The URL starts with ‘http://’
The URL starts with ‘https://’
The website has a lot of ads
The website loads very quickly
11. What is a common method used to secure wireless networks?
Using WEP encryption
Using WPA2 encryption
Disabling the SSID broadcast
Using a default password
12. Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for creating a strong password?
Using a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols
Using personal information like your name
Making the password at least 12 characters long
Changing passwords regularly
13. What is the main goal of a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?
To steal data
To gain unauthorized access
To make a service unavailable
To install malware
14. Which of the following best describes ‘pharming’?
Sending fake emails to obtain personal information
Redirecting users to a fake website without their knowledge
Installing malware on a user’s computer
Intercepting communications between two parties
15. What is the purpose of a security patch?
To add new features
To fix security vulnerabilities
To improve user interface
To increase software speed
16. What is the principle of least privilege?
Granting users the minimum level of access necessary
Allowing users full access to all systems
Providing users with administrative rights
Sharing passwords among users
17. Which of the following is a common indicator of a compromised system?
Increased system performance
Unexpected pop-up messages
Regular software updates
Stable network connections
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