Computer Security Pre-test
Quiz to test user knowledge before completing a computer security tutorial.
- 1.A worm is...
- A.
A slimy pink thing that lives in dirt
- B.
Pieces of malicious code that make copies of themselves and spread through computers without human interaction.
- C.
An unsolicited email message.
- 2.The way I operate my computer can affect other people.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 3.You just got a new computer which has antivirus software already installed. Is it safe to use on the internet immediately?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Maybe
- 4.Why might someone break into (hack) your computer?
- A.
They don't like you.
- B.
To commit a crime
- C.
Random vandalism
- D.
To use it to distribute porn, malcious programs, etc.
- E.
All of the above
- 5.
- A.
Report it as phishing/spam through your email provider
- B.
Delete the message
- C.
Reply to the message with your email and password
- 6.Both email atachments and downloaded files can spread malware.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.What is the best way to protect your information when you are away from your computer?
- A.
Lock the computer with a password
- B.
Activate the screen saver
- C.
Turn the monitor off
- 8.What is a firewall?
- A.
A wall that is reinforced and cannot catch on fire.
- B.
A program that protects against viruses.
- C.
A filter for an internet connection that monitors outgoing and incoming activity.
- 9.A strong password should contain:
- A.
Both uppercase and lowercase letters.
- B.
A word that is easy to remember, such as the name of a pet.
- C.
At least 8 characters, and a combination of letters, numbers, and characters.
- 10.Social engineering is:
- A.
A website created for people who share common interests.
- B.
Scams distributed through email such as phishing, pharming and impersonation.
- C.
A targeted attack on a personal computer.
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