It Awareness Quiz
Settings
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
- 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
- 3.
- 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
- 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
- 5.
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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!
- 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
- 10.
- 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
- 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
Back to top