Take This Quiz To Learn About Security Awareness

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Take This Quiz To Learn About Security Awareness - Quiz

In this world with technological advancements, security awareness is crucial. We welcome you to take this quiz to learn about the basics of security awareness. It's a general security awareness quiz that relates to email usage, internet usage, and password protection. Security awareness encompasses the knowledge and attitude necessary to protect the physical and informational assets of the company. They help minimize risks and loss of money. Your scores are dependent on how many questions you correct, so make sure to answer them to the best of your abilities. Good Luck!

Questions and Answers

1.

When you send an e-mail message, the message goes directly to the person listed in the " To:" box.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

Junk e-mail, as in mass mailings, is annoying but harmless.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

The best way to avoid viruses is to not open unexpected e-mail attachments from unknown sources.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Messages that appear more than once in your e-mail box may be more suspect of carrying a virus.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
5.

Which of the following file types should never be opened?
- A.
  
  .EXE - Executable File
- B.
  
  .BAT - Batch Processing
- C.
  
  .VBS - VBScript Script File
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

It is not safe to e-mail business documents to your home computer to work on them.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
7.

What is a virus?
- A.
  
  An emai message
- B.
  
  An image that embeds itself in your file directory
- C.
  
  A program that self-replicates
- D.
  
  Data in various forms
8.

Which of the following are examples of programs?
- A.
  
  .jpeg's, .tif's, and .gif's
- B.
  
  Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Word
- C.
  
  Reports, records, and letters
- D.
  
  All of the above
9.

What is the most common delivery method for viruses?
- A.
  
  Email
- B.
  
  Internet download
- C.
  
  Infected disks
- D.
  
  Instant messenger software
10.

Which of the following terms generally fall under the descriptor "virus"?
- A.
  
  Worm
- B.
  
  Trojan Horse
- C.
  
  VBscripts
- D.
  
  Both A and B
11.

What is your best defense against virus infection?
- A.
  
  Don't open e-mail attachments you're not expecting
- B.
  
  Don't surf the Internet
- C.
  
  Don't download files from the Internet
- D.
  
  Don't use disks to transfer data
12.

Which of the following message attachments would you be wise not to open? A message with an attachment that:
- A.
  
  Appears more than once in your Inbox
- B.
  
  Says it's a sample copy of a new game from a recognized company e-mail address
- C.
  
  Is an unexpected note from a friend
- D.
  
  All of the above
13.

It's safe, and more expedient, to conduct business via Instant Messaging.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
14.

Which of the following can be viruses?
- A.
  
  Macros
- B.
  
  Files
- C.
  
  VBscripts
- D.
  
  All of the above
15.

Instant Messaging is no more unsafe than regular email.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
16.

You should never respond to SPAM.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
17.

It's OK to put your e-mail address on a Website.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
18.

Which of the following should you NOT do in order to protect your password.
- A.
  
  Say your password aloud.
- B.
  
  E-mail yur password to an associate.
- C.
  
  Provide your assistant with your password.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
19.

Where should you write down your passwords.
- A.
  
  Someplace easily seen from your computer.
- B.
  
  Someplace that is out of sight, like beneath your keyboard or in a nearby drawer.
- C.
  
  Wherever you really need it for your memory, but this information can only be kept in a secure location.
- D.
  
  You should never write down your password.
20.

Which of the following is a good way to create a password?
- A.
  
  Letter or number sequences.
- B.
  
  Your children's or pet's names.
- C.
  
  Substituting numbers of letters, such as 3 for E.
- D.
  
  A combination of upper and lowercase letters mixed with numbers and symbols.
21.

Which of the following would be the best password?
- A.
  
  BobJones
- B.
  
  AC&3i7
- C.
  
  12345
- D.
  
  ABcdEFgh
22.

Your password should be changed...
- A.
  
  Never
- B.
  
  Daily
- C.
  
  Infrequently
- D.
  
  Regularly
23.

Bandwidth is not affected by downloading files from the Internet to your PC.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
24.

If you're not careful about your Internet browsing, which of the following can be the result?
- A.
  
  Spyware
- B.
  
  Viruses
- C.
  
  Hacking
- D.
  
  All of the above.