IT SecurITy Quizzes & Trivia

Take these online IT security quizzes to enhance your knowledge of how IT security can protect the computer system from viruses and hackers. Learn more or test your knowledge about spamming, ethical hacking, multi-factor authentication and more.

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Security Quiz #1

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 3591 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
You receive an e-mail with an attachment from "I.T. Security." The e-mail says that your computer has been infected with a virus and you need to open the attachment and follow the directions to get rid of the virus. What should you do? (Select all that apply)

Follow the instructions ASAP to avoid the virus

Open the e-mail attachment to see what it says.

Reply to the sender and say "take me off this list".

Delete the message from the unknown source.

Contact the IT Help Desk and ask about the email.

Security For IT Users Mock 1

SecurITy For IT Users Mock 1

In modern times, the use of computers and the internet in particular has never been more important. As such, it’s even more important that you know how to safely conduct yourself online. Take the quiz to find out how.

Questions: 36 | Attempts: 4184 | Last updated: Oct 4, 2017

Sample Question
Question 1 - Unwanted unsolicited messages, sent by unknown sources, are known as?

Viruses

Trojans

Hoaxes

Spam

IT Security / Compliance Analyst

IT SecurITy / Compliance Analyst

This quiz will help us better understand your experience and knowledge. Thank you for your participation.

Questions: 46 | Attempts: 281 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
Which of the following would an IS auditor consider to be the most helpful when evaluating the effectiveness and adequacy of a computer preventive maintenance program?

A system downtime log

Vendors reliability figures

Regularly scheduled maintenance log

A written preventive maintenance schedule .

Security 2

Security

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 447 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
Which of the following security threats does shredding mitigate?

Dumpster Diving

Shoulder Surfing

Tailgating

IT Security & Ethical Hacking

IT SecurITy & Ethical Hacking

This exam is meant for the final module for WCSE

Questions: 132 | Attempts: 170 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
Which of the following is a remote administration tool used by attackers to take control of Windows-based systems in a backdoor type of attack?

Back Orifice

Dictionary

Man-in-the-middle

Brute force

Recent Quizzes

The Ultimate Information Security Area Quiz

Questions: 14 | Attempts: 89 | Last updated: Dec 18, 2020

Sample Question
What are the first two Lines of Defense an organization should take when addressing Security Risks??

People first, technology second

Technology first, people second

Information Security Assessment Quiz! Trivia

What do you know about the information security assessment? Do you think you can pass this quiz? Information security is the method of safeguarding information by diminishing information risks. It is a part of data risk...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 129 | Last updated: Sep 23, 2020

Sample Question
The responsibility of information security lies with the

Chief Information Officer

Board of Directors

All Employees

Managing Director

Chief Risk Officer

Information Security Awareness Quiz: MCQ!

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 256 | Last updated: Feb 5, 2021

Sample Question
Why is it important to have a good understanding of Information Security policies and procedures?

Helps protect individuals from being victims of security incidents.

Provides an understanding of steps to follow in the event of a security incident

Helps to understand levels of responsibility

All of the above

Information Security- Q4 2013

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 2803 | Last updated: Sep 1, 2021

Sample Question
All of these are good physical security practices except?

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

Control access to your office by ensuring the door closes completely behind when entering and exiting. Ensure that no one slips in behind you

When working in a public setting, prevent shoulder surfing by shielding your paperwork and keyboard from view using your body

Follow the Clear Desk and Screen Policy. Store confidential and sensitive items in a secure place

â€˜authenticate' Your Networking Knowledge

â€˜Authenticate' Your Networking Knowledge

SDM Magazine 5-Minute Tech Quiz, November 2013

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 63 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
A MAC address is comprised of _____ sets of numbers that identify _____

4; the computer.

4; the manufacturer, ISP, transmission method, and device.

2; the manufacturer and the device.

1; the devices’ serial number.

Are You Safe Online? IT Security Awareness Quiz

Are you Safe Online? IT Security Awareness Quiz

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 80 | Last updated: Sep 1, 2021

Sample Question
The security policy has been established to:

Protect the Company's investment in it's IT Systems and Network

Safeguard the information contained in these Systems

Protect the good name of the Company

All of the above

Whispir Information Security Awareness Quiz

Questions: 22 | Attempts: 847 | Last updated: Sep 1, 2021

Sample Question
Identify the appropriate response to an email request for specific account information.

Ignore the email

Email the exact information requested in accordance with our Sundown Rule

Contact the client by phone to confirm the authenticity of the email. The client's phone voice must be known to the banker. Client identification through verbal follow-up / confirmation and standard identification procedures, followed by an encrypted reply will then constitute policy compliance.

Information Security Ultimate Exam Quiz!

Questions: 51 | Attempts: 5874 | Last updated: Sep 7, 2020

Sample Question
Another name for the information security triad is:

The FBI triad.

The ISS triad.

The CIA triad.

The IST triad.

Gtag 15 Information Security

GTAG 15 Information Security

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 386 | Last updated: Sep 1, 2021

Sample Question
What does ISG stands for?

Information Security Group

Information Secured Governance

Information Security Governance

Information Securities and Governance

Information Security Awareness Test

The security overview is designed and implemented to help end-users get better acquainted with the network environments that they work in. A basic framework is put in place to ensure the end users will be able to understand the...

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 378 | Last updated: Sep 1, 2021

Sample Question
Your supervisor or Team Lead is very busy and asks you to log into the HR Server using her user-ID and password to retrieve some reports. What should you do?

It’s your boss, so it’s okay to do this.

Ignore the request and hope she forgets.

Decline the request and remind your supervisor or team leader that it is against Yalamanchili policy

Hardest Trivia Quiz On Information Systems Security Officer!

Hardest Trivia Quiz on Information Systems Security Officer!

Below is the Hardest Trivia Quiz on Information Systems Security Officer! One of the major characteristics of information systems is there are a lot of threats it faces. The function of an officer in this position is to establish...

Questions: 72 | Attempts: 66 | Last updated: Oct 25, 2019

Sample Question
What does the acronym MOU stand for?

Memorandum of Understanding

Memory of Understanding

Memorandum on Understanding

All of the Above

Module 5: Security Post-test

Module 5: Security Post-Test

IBL #10 for Joey Squires, Logan Aday and James Linz over Security in Information Technology.

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 76 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
What is a multi-factor authentication? 23.2.2

A. A type of authentication that involves solving math problems.

B. Authentication that requires multiple types of input.

C. A password that has alphabetical and numerical characters.

Its About To Phone Security

Its about to Phone Security

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 203 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
Phone Replacement Device Return pilot begins on April 14, 2011. What are the benefits of this program for the customer?

Customers can return their device via the US Postal Service by dropping it off at a post office or leaving it in the mailbox.

Customers can track the shipment via the web.

Customers have 30 days to return the device.

Both A and B

Security And Virus Management

Security and Virus Management

Introduction to IT

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 368 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
What is a worm?

A piece of software that replicates itself.

A piece of software that stays dormant on CD-ROMs

A piece of software that destroys network cables.

A piece of software that destroys floppy disks

IT Security Awareness Program Quiz

This quiz represents one of the many activities for the IT Security Awareness Program launch at Cave Hill Campus

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 350 | Last updated: Sep 1, 2021

Sample Question
What type of free downloaded software may include spyware?

Electronic Games

Screensavers and toolbars

Anti-spyware software

All of the above

IT Security And Ethical Hacking

Model Exam Questions for Front runner Program, of ISEH Appin

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 991 | Last updated: Oct 30, 2018

Sample Question
Forensic ToolKit (FTK) is a ?

Software

Hardware

Both Hardware as well as Software

None

IT Security Mid Term

IT Security Basics

Questions: 52 | Attempts: 84 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2019

Sample Question
Which protocol is responsible for resolving hardware addresses?

IP

TCP

ARP

UDP

DNS

Information Security Quiz Questions And Answers

Information Security Quiz questions and answers

Please take this quiz individually. This will help with both gauging knowledge in core Information Security principles and also acting as an interactive educational tool. This is a 20 question quiz. Each question is worth 5...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 6629 | Last updated: May 26, 2021

Sample Question
What is SSL also referred to as in web browsers?

SecureNow

SMTP

FTP

HTTPS

Information Security Training Quiz! Trivia

Welcome to the Information Security Training Quiz! Specific rules and procedures are put in place when using computer artwork, and it is essential for employees to know what they have access to and don’t. How do you...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 101 | Last updated: Sep 23, 2020

Sample Question
Individually Identifiable Information includes things like Name, Date of Birth, Phone Number, E-Mail Address, Health Information, and Social Security Number.

True

False

Information Security Quiz: Multiple Choice!

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 446 | Last updated: Dec 23, 2020

Sample Question
Which is the best password from the following list?

[email protected]#12489+*7*+

Fluffy123

BichonFrise

#[email protected]

Dog

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