Quiz - Amina Allison

1. What does “HTTPS” in a website URL tell you?

a) The site is hosted in a secure country
b) The site is likely safer because it uses encryption
c) The site is affiliated with a well-known company

2. What should you be cautious about when using social media “quizzes” that ask for personal details?

a) They’re usually inaccurate
b) They may collect data to guess security answers
c) They often share your answers with friends

3. What does it mean if a site has a “cookie” warning?

a) It’s a secure website
b) The site wants to store small amounts of your data to enhance your browsing
c) It’s prone to viruses

4. Why should you cover your webcam when it’s not in use?

a) To prevent it from overheating
b) To protect against hackers remotely accessing your camera
c) To improve camera quality

5. What should you do if you get an email claiming you’ve won a prize but don’t remember entering a contest?

a) Click the link to claim your prize
b) Delete the email, as it’s likely a scam
c) Reply to the email asking for more details

6. What does it mean to “sandbox” an application?

a) To store it in the cloud
b) To isolate it in a secure environment for testing
c) To delete its cache

7. Which of these passwords is the most secure?

a) “123456”
b) “mydogFido2023!”
c) “password”

8. What does a “firewall” do?

a) Enhances your Wi-Fi speed
b) Monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic
c) Automatically clears your browsing history

9. How can you tell if an email link might be a phishing attempt?

a) The link is unusually long or uses a URL shortener
b) The email has a professional signature
c) The email has no typos

10. What’s the safest way to access your bank account online?

a) By using public Wi-Fi
b) By using a secure, personal device on a trusted network
c) By always keeping the browser window open