Cyber Hygiene
What is the most important security awareness training topic?
All of the Above
What is an IP address?
A. A website
B. A password
C. A Wi-Fi name
D. The unique identifying number assigned to every device connected to the internet
D. The unique identifying number assigned to every device connected to the internet
What is the most common reasons peoples' information gets hacked?
A. Hackers are too good
B. Left webcam on
C. Compromised/weak passwords
D. Sharing information with friends
C. Compromised/weak passwords
You should try to use the same password across multiple accounts so they are easier to remember for you.
A. True
B. False
B. False
How many people get hacked a year?
A. 500
B. 1,000,000
C. 800,000
D. None
C. 800,000
What does BYOD stand for in an IT Environment?
Bring Your Own Device
What is the first thing you should do when your hardware isn't working?
A. Check the cables
B. Call IT Support
C. Turn it off and on
D. Buy a new PC
A. Check the cables
What is considered an Insider Threat?
A. A hacker stealing information
B. An employee/contractor using access to do harm
C. Employees unlocking the door to a business
D. Santa Clause giving gifts
B. An employee/contractor using access to do harm
"PII" stands for Personal Identifiable Information?
A. True
B. False
A. True
How many Americans on average reuse a password for the same accounts?
A. 90%
B. 30%
C. 13%
D. 2%
C. 13%
How many characters in a password is considered a strong password?
A. 8
B. 24
C. 12
D. 16
C. 12
How often must your password be changed?
A. Once a week
B. Every 3 months
C. Once a year
D. Only after being hacked
B. Every 3 months
What is considered a "Backdoor Vulnerability"?
A. Cybercriminals hid malware inside of a free file converter
B. Leaving the physical backdoor open
C. Leaving the front door open
D. Giving access to software to everyone
A. Cybercriminals hid malware inside of a free file converter
Misspelling of words is considered a sign of phishing emails.
A. True
B. False
A. True
According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, cybersecurity employment for positions like information security analysts is predicted to grow ____ percent by 2031.
A. 85%
B. 35%
C. 65%
D. 1%
B. 35%
Before inserting your USB to install/download software, it's good practice to do what?
A. Grab a drink first
B. Check to see if software is trusted
C. Confirm your identity
D. Create a password for your USB
B. Check to see if software is trusted
Should you leave remote desktop access enabled at all times?
A. No
B. Yes
A. No
What is ethical hacking?
A. Authorized attempt to gain access
B. Unauthorized attempt to gain access
C. DDOS'ing someone on Call of Duty
D. Hacking but for fun
A. Authorized attempt to gain access
You should always wait a year before installing a new update on your computer or cell phone in case it's buggy.
A. True
B. False
A. False
Which is the highest salary jobs in USA for IT?
A. Software Engineer (Staff – Senior Levels)
B. Product Designer
C. Data Scientist
D. Site Reliability
A. Software Engineer (Staff – Senior Levels) - $132k to $210k
- Note - These are all real careers with real salaries.
What is considered malicious malware?
A. Anything free to install that enhances your computer performance
B. Computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware and spyware.
C. Software to monitor a network to promote your skills
D. Software that provides hacking tools
B. Computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware and spyware.
If you are unable to access your account, you should first do what?
A. Call IT Support
B. Check to make sure CAPS Lock is turned off
C. Reset Password
D. Find something else to do
B. Check to make sure CAPS Lock is turned off
Who is the world's most famous hacker?
A. Lebron James
B. Kevin Mitnick
C. John Doe
D. John Young
B. Kevin Mitnick
- Kevin Mitnick is a well-known computer hacker and cybersecurity consultant who gained notoriety during the 1990s for his hacking activities.
VPN stands for Virtually Public Network.
A. True
B. False
A. False
What is the most popular IT Company?
A. Cisco
B. Microsoft
C. X (Twitter)
D. Facebook
B. Microsoft
- Note - According to the overall statistics, Microsoft is the top IT company in the world due to its wide range of products, services, and customer base.