IT Awareness Quiz
This is a follow-up to the IT lessons that have been featured this week on Genie. Complete the quiz to be entered into a drawing for a £10 Marks and Spencer voucher.
- 1.
Which of these passwords is the most secure?
- A.
Password
- B.
Arsenal
- C.
F002Ball
Correct Answer
C. F002Ball -
- 2.
For how long is it OK to leave your PC unlocked and unattended?
- A.
Doesn't matter, I don't have any sensitive information on my PC and don't have access to any important business systems either
- B.
About an hour
- C.
Never, I always lock it even if I'm away for just a few minutes
Correct Answer
C. Never, I always lock it even if I'm away for just a few minutes -
- 3.
How can you tell if an email is a fake or a phishing email, sent to trick you into giving away personal information?
- A.
The 'from' address looks suspicious
- B.
It asks you to do something you wouldn't otherwise do, such as respond with your username, full password and credit card details
- C.
You weren't expecting an email from the company that sent it
Correct Answer
B. It asks you to do something you wouldn't otherwise do, such as respond with your username, full password and credit card details -
- 4.
How do you lock your PC?
- A.
Hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys and then press the Delete key, then click the "Lock Computer" button
- B.
Use a key that fits in the computer under my desk
- C.
Switch off the screen and leave the computer running
Correct Answer
A. Hold down the Ctrl and Alt keys and then press the Delete key, then click the "Lock Computer" button -
- 5.
Which of these is a telltale sign that a website isn't real, and is in fact designed to trick you into giving away your private information?
- A.
The website address
- B.
It looks less professional than you expect
- C.
It's impossible for most people to spot a well-designed fake website
Correct Answer
C. It's impossible for most people to spot a well-designed fake website -
- 6.
When I see someone I don't recognise working at a desk nearby, I usually...
- A.
Ignore them, they're probably an external consultant carrying out an important task and I don't want to disturb them
- B.
Say "hello" and introduce myself, find out who they are and what they're doing. You never know...
- C.
Say "hello" and ask them if there's anything they need from me by the way of additional information, documents, etc.
Correct Answer
B. Say "hello" and introduce myself, find out who they are and what they're doing. You never know... -
- 7.
What is spyware?
- A.
It makes downloading images from emails safe
- B.
A virus-like software that sends your private data to crooks
- C.
Hidden web cameras or close circuit TV cameras
Correct Answer
B. A virus-like software that sends your private data to crooks -
- 8.
When I see someone I don't recognise following me through the main doors without a Group ID / door swipe, I usually...
- A.
Smile and hold the door for them, especially if they are struggling with heavy bags
- B.
Say "hello" and politely ask them if they're a visitor - I can then direct them to reception where they can be properly assisted
- C.
Quickly shut the door behind me before they get a chance to sneak in!
Correct Answer
B. Say "hello" and politely ask them if they're a visitor - I can then direct them to reception where they can be properly assisted -
- 9.
What does a firewall do?
- A.
It removes viruses from your computer
- B.
It makes sure that any peripherals (hardware, printers, etc.) that you plug into your computer do not damage it
- C.
It prevents outsiders from connecting to your computer over the internet
Correct Answer
C. It prevents outsiders from connecting to your computer over the internet -
- 10.
Under what circumstances would the Genesis ICT Help Desk ask you for your User ID and password?
- A.
When they've called me to tell me about some changes they're making - they're always changing things!
- B.
Usually by email - it's quicker than making phone calls and we can reply when it's most convenient for us
- C.
They would never need to ask for that information - they've already got it and if necessary can change it to something else
Correct Answer
C. They would never need to ask for that information - they've already got it and if necessary can change it to something else -
- 11.
Who is responsible for making sure your computer is safe online?
- A.
My internet service provider
- B.
The people who made it
- C.
Me
Correct Answer
C. Me -
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