Quiz Details
QZ-20251028-00481
Topics:
Cyber Hygiene Practices
Difficulty:
Level 1 - Very Easy
Questions:
15
Generated:
October 28, 2025 at 07:32 AM
Generated by:
Elli Watson
Instructions: Select an answer for each question and click "Check Answer" to see if you're correct. Then view the explanation to learn more!
1 What is a strong password?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: A strong password includes a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, making it harder to guess.
Explanation: A strong password includes a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters, making it harder to guess.
2 Why should you update your software regularly?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: Regular updates often include patches for security vulnerabilities that protect your device from attacks.
Explanation: Regular updates often include patches for security vulnerabilities that protect your device from attacks.
3 What should you do with suspicious emails?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: Suspicious emails may contain phishing attempts that can compromise your personal information; it's best to delete or report them.
Explanation: Suspicious emails may contain phishing attempts that can compromise your personal information; it's best to delete or report them.
4 Which of the following is a good cyber hygiene practice?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: Enabling two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts, making it harder for unauthorized users to access them.
Explanation: Enabling two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your accounts, making it harder for unauthorized users to access them.
5 What should you do if your computer is running slowly?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: A slow computer could be a sign of malware or other security issues, so running a malware scan is a good first step.
Explanation: A slow computer could be a sign of malware or other security issues, so running a malware scan is a good first step.
6 What does HTTPS stand for?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: HTTPS indicates that a website is using a secure protocol for data transmission, which helps protect your information.
Explanation: HTTPS indicates that a website is using a secure protocol for data transmission, which helps protect your information.
7 How should you store your passwords?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: A password manager securely stores and encrypts your passwords, making it easier to manage them without compromising security.
Explanation: A password manager securely stores and encrypts your passwords, making it easier to manage them without compromising security.
8 What is phishing?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Phishing is a cyber attack where attackers impersonate legitimate sources to trick individuals into revealing personal information.
Explanation: Phishing is a cyber attack where attackers impersonate legitimate sources to trick individuals into revealing personal information.
9 What should you do if you suspect your device has been hacked?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: If you suspect a hack, changing your passwords and running a security scan can help secure your information and device.
Explanation: If you suspect a hack, changing your passwords and running a security scan can help secure your information and device.
10 What is the purpose of antivirus software?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: Antivirus software is designed to detect and remove malware, protecting your device and data from threats.
Explanation: Antivirus software is designed to detect and remove malware, protecting your device and data from threats.
11 How often should you back up your data?
Correct Answer:
C
Explanation: Regular backups ensure that you have copies of your important data in case of hardware failure or cyber attacks.
Explanation: Regular backups ensure that you have copies of your important data in case of hardware failure or cyber attacks.
12 What is a firewall?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation: A firewall is a security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
Explanation: A firewall is a security system that monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on predetermined security rules.
13 What is the main purpose of cyber hygiene?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: Cyber hygiene involves practices that help maintain the security and health of your devices and data.
Explanation: Cyber hygiene involves practices that help maintain the security and health of your devices and data.
14 Why is it important to log out of accounts when finished?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation: Logging out of accounts helps prevent unauthorized access, especially on shared or public devices.
Explanation: Logging out of accounts helps prevent unauthorized access, especially on shared or public devices.
15 What is the benefit of using unique passwords for different accounts?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation: Using unique passwords reduces the risk that a breach of one account will lead to breaches of others.
Explanation: Using unique passwords reduces the risk that a breach of one account will lead to breaches of others.