Email Security Awareness Quiz

#1. What is a strong password?

A password that contains at least 6 characters.

A password that contains a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

A password that is easy to remember.

#2. Which of the following is a strong password?

123456

Password123

Tr0ub4dor&3

#3. Why should you use a strong password?

So that you can show off your strong password.

So that your email account looks more professional.

So that your password is not easily guessed by hackers.

#4. What is phishing?

A type of advertisement.

A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information.

A method of catching fish.

#5. What should you do if you receive a suspicious email?

Respond immediately to the sender.

Forward the email to all your contacts.

Delete the email without opening it.

#6. What should you do if you receive an email asking for your password?

Reply to the email with your password.

Forward the email to your friends.

Report the email as phishing and delete it.

#7. What is email spoofing?

An email message that contains a link to a phishing website.

An email message that contains a virus.

An email message that appears to be from a trusted sender, but is actually sent from a fraudulent source.

#8. Why should you not open email attachments from unknown sources?

Because they may contain viruses or malware.

Because they may contain important information.

Because they may contain funny videos.

#9. What should you do if you suspect that your computer has been infected with malware?

Open more emails to see if they are infected.

Ignore the problem and hope it goes away.

Run a virus scan using your antivirus software.

#10. What is the best way to protect your computer from malware?

Download as many files as possible to make your computer more interesting.

Never open emails or download files from unknown sources.

Share your computer with your friends.