Mobile Security Quiz

1. When talking on the phone in a public place:

Avoid discussing confidential business matters where you can be overheard.

Speak loudly so you can be heard over the noise.

Be aware of your surroundings. Do not discuss confidential business information where you can be overheard, such as in a reception area, an elevator or a restaurant.

Explanation

Be aware of your surroundings. Do not discuss confidential business information where you can be overheard, such as in a reception area, an elevator or a restaurant.

2. If you use a public computer, before leaving you should:

Log out of your VPN session

Delete any confidential files you downloaded, and empty the recycle bin

Clear the browser history and close the browser

All of the above

If you do not take these steps, the next person who uses the computer might be able to access confidential information.

Explanation

If you do not take these steps, the next person who uses the computer might be able to access confidential information.

3. An "evil twin" is a wireless network set up by a hacker. It is disguised as a legitimate network, to trick you into logging in.

True

False

The evil twin may have the same name as a legitimate network, such as a hotel's wireless network. Once you log in, the hacker may be able to capture information you send over the network.

Explanation

The evil twin may have the same name as a legitimate network, such as a hotel's wireless network. Once you log in, the hacker may be able to capture information you send over the network.

4. When traveling for business:

Take only what you need in terms of mobile devices and files.

Keep all of your files on your laptop

Any mobile devices you carry with you when traveling, and any information stored on them, is at risk of being lost or stolen.

Explanation

Any mobile devices you carry with you when traveling, and any information stored on them, is at risk of being lost or stolen.

5. Which of these mobile devices should be protected with a password?

Flash Drive

Laptop

PDA

All of the above

All of these should be protected with a password.

Explanation

All of these should be protected with a password.

6. How can you prevent the theft of your laptop?

When in use, secure it with a locking cable.

When storing it, put it in a locked drawer.

When travelling, keep it with you until it can be locked up safely.

All of the above

Laptop theft is a common and very serious security problem. Take great care to protect your laptop, especially outside the office.

Explanation

Laptop theft is a common and very serious security problem. Take great care to protect your laptop, especially outside the office.

7. If your laptop has wireless networking, you should keep it enabled all the time so you can quickly connect to any available wireless networks.

True

False

Disable wireless networking when you are not using it, to prevent unintended connections to wireless networks. NEVER leave wireless networking enabled when you are connected to your organization's wired LAN. This could allow an attacker to "bridge" from a wireless network into your LAN network.

Explanation

Disable wireless networking when you are not using it, to prevent unintended connections to wireless networks. NEVER leave wireless networking enabled when you are connected to your organization's wired LAN. This could allow an attacker to "bridge" from a wireless network into your LAN network.

8. It is not necessary to encrypt confidential files on a mobile computing device.

True

False

Mobile devices are easily lost or stolen, so it is important to protect any sensitive files by encrypting them.

Explanation

Mobile devices are easily lost or stolen, so it is important to protect any sensitive files by encrypting them.

9. If you have to leave your computer in a car, you should put it:

In the trunk

On the front seat

On the floor

The safest place to leave your computer is in the trunk, where it cannot be seen.

Explanation

The safest place to leave your computer is in the trunk, where it cannot be seen.

10. Bluetooth devices may be set to Security Mode 1 by the manufacturer. This setting does not provide any security.

True

False

Security Mode 1 allows anyone within range (10 meters for most devices) to connect to your device. Transmissions are not encrypted, so others can spy on you. You must change to a higher security mode to prevent unauthorized access or eavesdropping.

Explanation

Security Mode 1 allows anyone within range (10 meters for most devices) to connect to your device. Transmissions are not encrypted, so others can spy on you. You must change to a higher security mode to prevent unauthorized access or eavesdropping.