1. Which of the following should you do to restrict access to your files and devices?

D. Use multi-factor authentication

A. Update your software once a year

B. Share passwords only with colleagues you trust

C. Have your staff members access information via an open Wi-Fi network.

D. Use multi-factor authentication

3. Which is the best answer for which people in a business should be responsible for cybersecurity?

D. All staff members should know some cybersecurity basics to reduce the risk of cyber attacks.

A. Business owners. They run the business, so they need to know cybersecurity basics and put them in practice to reduce the risk of cyber attacks.

B. IT specialists, because they are in the best position to know about and promote cybersecurity within a business.

C. Managers, because they are responsible for making sure that staff members are following the right practices.

D. All staff members should know some cybersecurity basics to reduce the risk of cyber attacks.

5. Which of the following is the best answer for how to secure your router?

A. Change the default name and password of the router.

B. Turn off the router’s remote management.

C. Log out as the administrator once the router is set up.

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1. Which of the following should you do to restrict access to your files and devices?
- A.
  
  A. Update your software once a year
- B.
  
  B. Share passwords only with colleagues you trust
- C.
  
  C. Have your staff members access information via an open Wi-Fi network.
- D.
  
  D. Use multi-factor authentication
Correct Answer
D. D. Use multi-factor authentication

Explanation
D is correct. Requiring multi-factor authentication to access areas of your network with sensitive information helps to protect important data. This requires additional steps beyond logging in with a password – like a temporary code on a smartphone, or a key that’s inserted into a computer.

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2. Backing up important files offline, on an external hard drive or in the cloud, will help protect your business in the event of a cyber attack. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Option 3
- D.
  
  Option 4
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
A is correct! Backing up important files offline can help protect them in case of a cyber attack.

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3.

3. Which is the best answer for which people in a business should be responsible for cybersecurity?
- A.
  
  A. Business owners. They run the business, so they need to know cybersecurity basics and put them in practice to reduce the risk of cyber attacks.
- B.
  
  B. IT specialists, because they are in the best position to know about and promote cybersecurity within a business.
- C.
  
  C. Managers, because they are responsible for making sure that staff members are following the right practices.
- D.
  
  D. All staff members should know some cybersecurity basics to reduce the risk of cyber attacks.
Correct Answer
D. D. All staff members should know some cybersecurity basics to reduce the risk of cyber attacks.

Explanation
D is correct! All staff should know to follow basic cybersecurity practices for a culture of security – and everyone should get regular training.

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4.

4. Cyber criminals only target large companies. True or False?
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
- C.
  
  Option 3
- D.
  
  Option 4
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
That's false! Cyber criminals target companies of all sizes.

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5. Which of the following is the best answer for how to secure your router?
- A.
  
  A. Change the default name and password of the router.
- B.
  
  B. Turn off the router’s remote management.
- C.
  
  C. Log out as the administrator once the router is set up.
- D.
  
  D. All of the above.
Correct Answer
D. D. All of the above.

Explanation
This is correct! To help secure your router, change the default name and password, turn off remote management, and log out as the administrator when not performing administrative functions.

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Ftc CyberSecurity Basics Quiz

1. Which of the following should you do to restrict access to your files and devices?

2. Backing up important files offline, on an external hard drive or in the cloud, will help protect your business in the event of a cyber attack. True or False?

3. Which is the best answer for which people in a business should be responsible for cybersecurity?

4. Cyber criminals only target large companies. True or False?

5. Which of the following is the best answer for how to secure your router?