Information Security Awareness Quiz: MCQ!
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- 1.Why is it important to have a good understanding of Information Security policies and procedures?
- A.
Helps protect individuals from being victims of security incidents.
- B.
Provides an understanding of steps to follow in the event of a security incident
- C.
Helps to understand levels of responsibility
- D.
All of the above
- 2.Which of the following is a good way to create a password?
- A.
Your children's or pet's names
- B.
Using look-alike substitutions of numbers or symbols
- C.
A combination of upper and lowercase letters mixed with numbers and symbols
- D.
Using common names or words from the dictionary
- 3.Which of the following would be the best password?
- A.
MySecret
- B.
Dp0si#Z$2
- C.
Abc123
- D.
Keyboard
- 4.What is the most common delivery method for viruses?
- A.
Email
- B.
Instant Message
- C.
Internet download
- D.
Portable media
- 5.When receiving an email from an unknown contact that has an attachment, you should:
- A.
Open the attachment to view its contents
- B.
Delete the email
- C.
Forward the email to your co-workers to allow them to open the attachment first
- D.
Forward the email to your personal email account so you can open it at home
- 6.Which of the following is a good practice to avoid email viruses?
- A.
Delete an unexpected or unsolicited message
- B.
Use anti-virus software to scan attachments before opening
- C.
Delete similar messages that appears more than once in your Inbox
- D.
All the above
- 7.Which of the following is a proper use of email?
- A.
Never email personal information
- B.
Send out pricelists for your home-based business products
- C.
Forward inspirational and humorous emails to your co-workers to brighten their day
- D.
Send an email to all your friends and co-workers to advertise a job opening in your area
- 8.Instant Messaging is safer than regular email.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 9.Which of the following life experiences might turn a trusted user into a malicious insider:
- A.
Frustration with co-workers
- B.
Stress
- C.
Promotion
- D.
Financial problems
- 10.A malicious user can rely on email or webpage to launch a ____
- A.
Phishing attacks
- B.
Virus attacks
- C.
Spyware
- D.
All of the above
- 11.Which statement most accurately describes the virus?
- A.
A program that is secretly installed onto your computer and makes copies of itself which consumes your computer resources
- B.
A program that protects your computer from hackers
- C.
A program that is installed onto your computer that monitors your internet use
- D.
All of the above
- 12.Which of the following is a measure for preventing a social engineering attack:
- A.
Do not give out computer or network information
- B.
Do not complete confidential company tasks in an unsecure setting
- C.
Do not secure sensitive documents and media
- D.
Do not give out personal identifiable information
- 13.Which statement is allowed according to the user acceptance agreement?
- A.
Conducting business for personal gain
- B.
Using company resources for political purpose
- C.
Sending an occasional personal email
- D.
Downloading music and video files
- 14.If you're not careful about your Internet browsing, which of the following can result?
- A.
Spyware or Adware installation
- B.
Browser Hijacking
- C.
Information or identity theft
- D.
All of the above
- 15.The first step in Security Awareness is being able to ________ a security threat.
- A.
Avoid
- B.
Recognize
- C.
Challenge
- D.
Log
- 16.What should you do if you think the email you received is a phishing attempt?
- A.
Do not reply to the message
- B.
Click the link so you can see what the site looks like
- C.
Keep your system up to date, and install up-to-date antivirus and antispyware software
- D.
Report the phishing email to the legitimate company or organization that has been spoofed
- 17.What should you do if you think your password has been compromised?
- A.
Change your password
- B.
Report the incident to the proper authorities - such as a system administrator(s)
- C.
Check other systems that you have accounts on as they may be compromised as well
- D.
All the above
- 18.All of these are good physical security practices except?
- A.
Always wear your security badge when leaving work, even if just for a break. They should be worn outside of the office in public so other people know where you work
- B.
Control access to your office by ensuring the door closes completely behind when entering and exiting. Ensure that no one slips in behind you
- C.
When working in a public setting, prevent shoulder surfing by shielding your paperwork and keyboard from view using your body
- D.
Follow the Clear Desk and Screen Policy. Store confidential and sensitive items in a secure place
- E.
Dispose of Confidential Documents in Waste Paper Bins
- 19.What is the biggest vulnerability to computer information security?
- A.
Instant Messaging, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) applications
- B.
Malware - virus, worms, spyware
- C.
Spam, Phishing attacks
- D.
End Users
- 20.What should everyone know about information security?
- A.
Computer security is part of everyone's job
- B.
Verify everything! Verify who the person is on the phone. Verify that the website is real. Verify that the visitor belongs where you find them..
- C.
Report anything suspicious to your system administrator at [email protected]
- D.
Do not ignore unusual computer functioning. It might be a sign of malware.
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