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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Fun Cyber Security Quiz

Are you well aware of the intricate details of cyber security? Why not give this fun cyber security quiz a try? We are sure that you'll love it! The questions in the quiz are specially designed to test your knowledge and...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 7660 | Last updated: Oct 19, 2022

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

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: 4581 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

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

Viruses

Trojans

Hoaxes

Spam

‘authenticate’ Your Networking Knowledge

SDM Magazine 5-Minute Tech Quiz, November 2013

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 382 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

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.

Security And Virus Management

Introduction to IT

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 424 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

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 / Compliance Analyst

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

Questions: 46 | Attempts: 513 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022

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 .

Recent Quizzes

Revision Topic 1: Introduction To Security

Revision Topic 1: Introduction to Security

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 171 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022

Sample Question
"The practice and precautions taken to protect valuable information from the practice and precautions taken to protect valuable information from unauthorized access, recording, disclosure or destruction unauthorized access, recording, disclosure or destruction"

Network Security

Database Security

Information Security

Physical Security

Option 5

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: 353 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

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: 1339 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

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

Are You Safe Online? IT Security Awareness Quiz

Are you Safe Online? IT Security Awareness Quiz

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 252 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

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

Have you ever heard about the term "Whispir"? Are you ready for a Whispir information security awareness quiz? Whispir aligns its security incident response processes to NIST guidelines for the purpose of incident...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 1340 | Last updated: Sep 21, 2022

Sample Question
Which of the following is a good practice to avoid email viruses?

Delete an unexpected or unsolicited message

Use anti-virus software to scan attachments before opening.

Delete similar messages that appear more than once in your Inbox

All the above

Information Security Ultimate Exam Quiz!

Questions: 51 | Attempts: 12865 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

Sample Question
Another name for the information security triad is:

The FBI triad.

The ISS triad.

The CIA triad.

The IST triad.

IT Security & Ethical Hacking

IT Security & Ethical hacking

This exam is meant for the final module for WCSE

Questions: 132 | Attempts: 335 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022

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

Quiz : How Well Aware Are You On Fundamentals Of Cyber Security?

Cyber security is an essential aspect of modern technology. Take this informative quiz to see how well aware you are on the fundamental of cyber security. With our super interesting quiz, get ready to learn new exciting things!...

Questions: 27 | Attempts: 597 | Last updated: Sep 28, 2022

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

Dumpster Diving

Shoulder Surfing

Tailgating

None of the above

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: 622 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

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: 117 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

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: 104 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022

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.

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: 560 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

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: 1057 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022

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: 115 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022

Sample Question
Which protocol is responsible for resolving hardware addresses?

IP

TCP

ARP

UDP

DNS

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: 165 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2022

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

IT Security Protocol Packets Quiz

IT Security protocol packets quiz

FINAL HELP FOR IT SECURITY ENJOY GUYS

Questions: 9 | Attempts: 279 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022

Sample Question
Which of the following iptables rules would generate a destination unreachable error?

Iptables –A FORWARD –s 0/0 –d 0/0 –j ACCEPT

Iptables –A FORWARD –s 0/0 –d 0/0 –j DROP

Iptables –P FORWARD DROP

Iptables –A FORWARD –s 0/0 –d 0/0 –j REJECT

None of the above

IT Computer Security Quiz Questions

IT computer security quiz questions

(These quizzes were derived from the ITS curriculum at algonquin college in order to help with study of material. These quizzes, in no way represent the curriculum as a whole.Is just a gathering of information to help you...

Questions: 68 | Attempts: 146 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2022

Sample Question
Based on the highlighted portion of the captured packet code below, what protocol isidentified as being used in the payload portion of this IP packet?4500 0064 0000 4000 4006 b755 c0a8 0101

IP

UDP

TCP

ICMP

None of the above

Tcs Information Security Quiz Questions And Answers

TCS information security quiz questions and answers

Attempt these TCS information security quiz questions and answers and check your knowledge for the same. This quiz is a part of an Information Security Awareness Program. If you want to empower and enhance your understanding of...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 3980 | Last updated: May 18, 2022

Sample Question
What does information security do?

Guards the library

Protects the network and inforamation systems

Protects employee and citizen data

Protects information on the internet

B and C

Information Security Assessment Quiz: Trivia

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 242 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

Sample Question
It is generally agreed that laws and policies and their associated penalties only deter if three conditions are met: fear of penalty; the probability of being caught; the probability of penalty being administered.

True

False

Chapter 3 Information Security Pre-assessment

Chapter 3 Information Security Pre-Assessment

Information security preassessment for chapter 3

Questions: 5 | Attempts: 138 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

Sample Question
Civil law addresses violations harmful to society and is actively enforced by the state.

True

False

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Do you know about user security awareness? To check your knowledge of user information security awareness, take this quiz. In this awareness program, the employees of an organization are educated about cybercrimes and other...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 21570 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

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

It helps protect users from being victims of security incidents.

It provides an understanding of the patterns to follow in a security incident.

It helps to understand levels of responsibility.

All of the above.

Information Security Ultimate Exam Quiz!

Questions: 51 | Attempts: 12865 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

Sample Question
Another name for the information security triad is:

The FBI triad.

The ISS triad.

The CIA triad.

The IST triad.

Information Security Online Quiz

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 6520 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2022

Sample Question
Which action below would breach the Clear Desk and Screen Policy?

Locking your computer when you are away from your desk

Leaving a departmental laptop on your desk when you are not using it or at the end of the day

Locking confidential information in a cabinet