Cybersecurity Awareness Quiz | Security Training Slides

Welcome to the Cybersecurity Awareness Quiz

Name

Company Email Address

Social engineering in the context of cybersecurity is when someone uses deception to gain sensitive information?

False

True

None

Which one of these is NOT an example of protecting your workspace security?

Having a crosscut shredder beside your desk

Writing your login information on a post-it near your computer

Locking your desktop screen with WIN+L before your step away

Placing confidential documents in locked drawers

None

Which one of these is considered good practice for home wireless security? (Select 2)

Hiding the Wireless SSID

Letting unlimited devices connect to your wireless hotspot (if enabled)

Setting a strong password

Enabling WEP security

Ransomware is an example of what?

An authorized app from the appstore

Malware

A fee for using a work application

A useful tool for businesses

None

You suspect a data breach, what is a recommended course of action?

Ignore your suspicions and don't take any action.

Add a note in your calendar to further research it when you have time.

Google possible responses to personal data breaches

Open your companies incident response plan or contact the IS dept

None

Identity theft involves misuse of which of the following pieces of data? [Select all that apply]

Name

Address

Date of Birth

Medical information

Drivers License no

Which one of these is a common form of attack on video conferencing facilities?

A fake 'lookalike' link to a videconference meeting

Ransomware attacks

Man in the middle attacks

VPN attacks

None

A kensington lock is a good method to secure what?

Printer

Laptop

Crosscut Shredder

Cellphone

None

Cybersecurity incidents can lead to company closure?

True

False

None

10.

Which one of these is considered good security practice for mobile devices? (Select all that apply)

Avoiding connecting to public wi-fi

Turning on a backup service like iCloud or Google One

Encrypting the devices SD-Card and SIM card

Installing updates regularly on the phone

Enabling find my device in case the device gets lost

11.

Ransomware is often introduced by which of the following?

Visiting reputable websites

Logging in to social media sites

Connecting via VPN to your work

Clicking on email links

None

12.

Cyberattacks can occur from other countries, thousands of miles away?

True

False

None

13.

A message pops-up on your PC warning you that there is a problem with security software on your machine, what should you do?

Notify the helpdesk immediately

Close the pop-up box and hope that it clears automatically

Troubleshoot the issue yourself

Start uninstalling security software

None

14.

Which one of these would be considered a strong password?

R0bust_Cryp0gr@phy1!

SamSmith1979

Pass12345

12cedarlane

None

15.

Which one of these would be considered spoofing?

An email from your managers manager

An email with your bank manager's signature asking for your ATM PIN code

A joke email doing the rounds at work

An email with a spelling mistake

None

16.

Which one of these is considered good login security? choose 2

Short passwords (less than 8 characters)

Complex passwords with special characters and alphanumeric characters

Enabling 2nd factor authentication

Sharing passwords with work colleagues for convenience purposes

17.

Cybersecurity is optional for most companies?

True

False

None

18.

Phishing only occurs in email form?

True

False

None

19.

You find a USB key on the ground in the parking lot near your workplace, what should you do?

Plug it in to your work computer to see what's on it

Plug it in at home out of curiosity

Hand it in to your helpdesk / IS dept without seeing what's on it

Ignore it as maybe another work colleague will discover it

None

20.

Which one of these are main causes for data breaches?, Select 2

Not taking time to screen emails and clicking on links

Sharing personal information improperly

Ignoring company security policies

Using weak / easily guessable passwords

1 out of 20

Time's up

Quiz Instructions

The quiz consists of 20 questions with a passmark of 75%.
The quiz is a free resource for our cybersecurity awareness training for employees. It’s not timed and you are not limited to retakes of the exam.

You will receive your score at the end of the exam along with an email to the email address you provided on this screen. If you passed, there will be a certificate download link in the email we send you which you can save and print for your records.

Good Luck and if you have any questions or comments, please email us at [email protected]