Cyber Security Awareness Quiz

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Cyber security is defined as the protection of systems, networks, and data in cyberspace and is a critical issue for all businesses. One must ensure they protect themselves from criminal use of their information online. Just how prepared to prevent such an occurrence are you? Answer the questions below to find out. Be safe!

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1.

Your supervisor is at home with the chikungunya and calls in to ask you to log into the HR server using her ID and password because she forgot to run a report. What will you do?
- A.
  
  Since it was your boss who asked, it’s okay.
- B.
  
  Ignore the request, she’s too ill to remember asking anyway.
- C.
  
  Remind your supervisor that it is against Guardian Group Fatum policy.
Correct Answer
C. Remind your supervisor that it is against Guardian Group Fatum policy.

Explanation
Correct answer C
User ID’s and passwords should never be shared.

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2.

Your father knows how much you love sunsets. He sends you an e-mail/attachment at work with a screen saver he says you’ll love.
- A.
  
  Install the screensaver on your computer; it’s from your dad!
- B.
  
  Delete the message without opening the attachment
- C.
  
  Forward the message to all of your friends
- D.
  
  Call the IT Help Desk for help with installation
Correct Answer
B. Delete the message without opening the attachment

Explanation
Correct answer B
There are risks installing something like that:
1. It may contain a virus or another malicious program that will infect your computer.
2. Sometimes just clicking on a link can infect a computer, so don’t click on it!
3. Just because an email appears to come from somebody you know, doesn’t mean that’s the case. Email addresses can be faked.

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3.

The mouse on your computer begins moving across the screen and clicking on things without you even touching it. What will you do?
- A.
  
  Unplug your mouse
- B.
  
  Disconnect your computer from the network & call the IT Help Desk
- C.
  
  Turn your computer off
- D.
  
  Call your colleagues over so they can see this miracle!
Correct Answer
B. Disconnect your computer from the network & call the IT Help Desk

Explanation
Correct answer B
This would be categorized as a security incident. You should immediately disconnect your computer from the network and make an urgent call to the IT Service desk.

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4.

Which one of the following is an example of a good password?
- A.
  
  My daughter Germaine’s name and her age: Germaine5. I always talk about her.
- B.
  
  I love my cats Kiki & Boo. I have their pictures/names on my office wall for everybody to see: KikiBoo
- C.
  
  I use a catch phrase about things only I know about. It’s “I fell in a well on my fourth birthday and I had a crush on Boy from 1974 to 1978”:1f1w0m4b&1hac0Sf74277
- D.
  
  I use the same password for everything. It’s my phone number. I can never remember either one and this solves both problems: 59995528654
Correct Answer
C. I use a catch phrase about things only I know about. It’s “I fell in a well on my fourth birthday and I had a crush on Boy from 1974 to 1978”:1f1w0m4b&1hac0Sf74277

Explanation
Correct Answer C
Passwords are much easier to crack than you think. Hackers are clever and even if they are not, they can use tools to get into your machine. A well-constructed password will take much longer to crack, and someone with malicious intent is likely to give up and move on. Time is money!

Guardian Group Fatum password must consist of atleast 8 characters and must contain atleast one Uppercase letter and number/symbol in the password to be accepted for the local network connection. (e.g. F@tum123)

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5.

You’ve just received an email from your IT department. It is an urgent mail requesting your email password due to some unforeseen problems they are trying to resolve. Your reaction is to:
- A.
  
  It sounds like they are in a bind and you are a team player! You send your password immediately so they can get it all fixed.
- B.
  
  You know better than that! You delete the email immediately.
- C.
  
  You call the IT Help Desk to ask if it’s okay to respond to the email.
Correct Answer
B. You know better than that! You delete the email immediately.

Explanation
Correct Answer B
IT will never ask for your user name and password. Deleting the email is the only correct action here.

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6.

Facebook is awesome. You can keep up with all of your friends at once and post what is going on in your life. Being a member of a social networking site, you should:
- A.
  
  Post pictures of your house with street name and house number.
- B.
  
  Post your complete birth date.
- C.
  
  Let your children have their own account without parental supervision.
- D.
  
  Be responsible for your privacy and that of your children on-line.
Correct Answer
D. Be responsible for your privacy and that of your children on-line.

Explanation
Correct Answer D
You should never reveal personal details whether verbally or through media (pictures etc), you should take great care with your security settings within the social network, check privacy policies and be skeptical about what you may read on the network.

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7.

When you suspect your identity has been stolen, what should you do?
- A.
  
  You stop checking your statements. You believe that by ignoring it, it will go away.
- B.
  
  You cancel your credit cards and think that’s sufficient.
- C.
  
  You contact credit bureaus, banks, Kranshi Office, file a police report. That should do it!
- D.
  
  You contact credit bureaus, banks, Kranshi Office, file a police report. You contact a lawyer and keep meticulous records and copies of all the actions you’ve take, as you take them.
Correct Answer
D. You contact credit bureaus, banks, Kranshi Office, file a police report. You contact a lawyer and keep meticulous records and copies of all the actions you’ve take, as you take them.

Explanation
Correct Answer D
Identity theft is a serious situation and one that will not easily be resolved. It may take years. To begin with, you should take great responsibility when computing on-line. Value your

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Cyber Security Awareness Quiz

Your supervisor is at home with the chikungunya and calls in to ask you to log into the HR server using her ID and password because she forgot to run a report. What will you do?

Your father knows how much you love sunsets. He sends you an e-mail/attachment at work with a screen saver he says you’ll love.

The mouse on your computer begins moving across the screen and clicking on things without you even touching it. What will you do?

Which one of the following is an example of a good password?

You’ve just received an email from your IT department. It is an urgent mail requesting your email password due to some unforeseen problems they are trying to resolve. Your reaction is to:

Facebook is awesome. You can keep up with all of your friends at once and post what is going on in your life. Being a member of a social networking site, you should:

When you suspect your identity has been stolen, what should you do?