Which guideline is NOT recommended for email usage in a company?

Use all capital letters for emphasis

Which of the following is an effective way to prevent pharming?

Checking for the padlock icon and verifying website URLs

What is the best way to handle a vishing attempt?

Hanging up and verifying the request through official channels

A method of fraud where attackers send fake emails to steal personal info

Redirecting a user to a fake website to steal sensitive data

Which of the following best describes the use of BCC (Blind Carbon Copy)?

It prevents recipients from seeing who else received the email

How can you stay safe while playing online games?

Avoid sharing personal details with other players

What is the purpose of e-safety?

To protect users from online dangers and threats

What is the purpose of the Data Protection Act?

To protect personal data from being misused

Which of the following best describes email security?

Keeping emails private by using a strong password and antivirus protection

Why should you avoid replying to spam emails?

It confirms that your email address is active and may result in more spam

Which of the following is a sign of a vishing attempt?

A caller pressuring you to share sensitive details immediately

What is an advantage of email groups?

They help send mass emails efficiently

Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of a phishing email?

A verified sender’s email address

Which of the following is an example of professional email etiquette?

Writing emails with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation

How can smishing be prevented?

Avoiding responding to suspicious SMS messages

What is physical safety in IT?

Creating a safe environment when using technology to prevent injury or harm

A method of exchanging messages and files over the internet

Sending fraudulent SMS messages to steal personal data

Unwanted and unsolicited junk mail

Why should personal data be protected?

To prevent privacy breaches and identity theft

What is a good way to prevent fire hazards from IT equipment?

Using surge protectors and ensuring proper ventilation

How can personal data be kept secure on social media?

Set privacy settings to limit who can see posts

Which is an example of good e-safety practice?

Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication

Why is it important to have parental supervision for young internet users?

To monitor and guide safe online behavior

A form of phishing that uses voice calls to steal information

What does responsible digital citizenship mean?

Behaving respectfully and responsibly online

Which of the following helps prevent cyberbullying?

Reporting and blocking abusive users

What does netiquette refer to?

The need to respect others online and in email communication

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1
Which of the following is NOT a main use of email?
Professional correspondence
Marketing
Personal communication
Broadcasting radio signals
2
Which guideline is NOT recommended for email usage in a company?
Use professional language
Avoid sharing illegal content
Include a clear subject line
Use all capital letters for emphasis
3
Which of the following is an effective way to prevent pharming?
Checking for the padlock icon and verifying website URLs
Entering login details on any website
) Avoiding the use of antivirus software
Ignoring the URL of a website before logging in
4
What is the best way to handle a vishing attempt?
Hanging up and verifying the request through official channels
Providing requested information immediately
Saving the caller’s contact for future reference
Calling the unknown number back
5
What should you do if you receive an email from an unknown sender with an attachment?
Ignore or delete it
Forward it to all your contacts
Open it immediately
Download the attachment and see what it is
6
What is phishing?
A tool used to strengthen email security
A method of fraud where attackers send fake emails to steal personal info
A security measure used to encrypt emails
A method of backing up data automatically
7
What is pharming?
Sending SMS messages to trick people into revealing information
A secure way to browse the internet
A method for protecting online banking accounts
Redirecting a user to a fake website to steal sensitive data
8
Which of the following best describes the use of BCC (Blind Carbon Copy)?
It sends a hidden virus attachment to recipients
It prevents recipients from seeing who else received the email
It automatically marks the email as spam
It allows recipients to see each other’s email addresses
9
How can you stay safe while playing online games?
Use real names as usernames
Share financial information in game chats
Avoid sharing personal details with other players
Add all players as friends
10
What is the purpose of e-safety?
To improve online advertising
To increase gaming speed
To protect users from online dangers and threats
To limit internet access
11
What is the purpose of the Data Protection Act?
To allow companies to store customer data indefinitely
To prevent businesses from collecting personal data
To protect personal data from being misused
To share personal data with third-party companies
12
Which of the following best describes email security?
Never including a subject line in work emails
Using all capital letters to warn recipients about security risks
Using weak passwords for convenience
Keeping emails private by using a strong password and antivirus protection
13
Why should you avoid replying to spam emails?
It confirms that your email address is active and may result in more spam
It stops all future spam emails from arriving
It encrypts your response to prevent hacking
It ensures that the spam filter will work better
14
Which of the following is a sign of a vishing attempt?
A caller pressuring you to share sensitive details immediately
A call from a known contact asking for general information
A text message asking you to update your social media profile
A secure email requesting account verification
15
What is an advantage of email groups?
They help send mass emails efficiently
They make emails private
They block phishing attempts automatically
They prevent spam emails
16
Which of the following is NOT a typical sign of a phishing email?
Requests for personal information
A verified sender’s email address
An email from a bank asking for login details
Poor spelling and grammar
17
Which of the following is an example of professional email etiquette?
Writing emails with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation
Leaving the subject line blank
Sending large attachments without explaining their content
Using an informal greeting like “Hey!” in a business email
18
Which of the following is NOT a physical safety risk when using technology?
Overloaded plug sockets
Trailing cables
Equipment overheating
Strong passwords
19
What is a best practice to follow when sharing personal data online?
Click on links from unknown emails
Use weak passwords for convenience
Share as much personal data as possible
Use secure, encrypted websites
20
Which of the following is an example of sensitive data?
Phone number
Home address
Medical history
Email address
21
How can smishing be prevented?
Clicking links in text messages from unknown senders
Avoiding responding to suspicious SMS messages
Providing bank details via SMS
Downloading attachments from unknown numbers
22
What is physical safety in IT?
Avoiding the use of social media
Keeping passwords safe from hackers
Creating a safe environment when using technology to prevent injury or harm
Ensuring software is always updated
23
What is email?
A method of sending text messages through mobile phones
A secure way to store files on a local computer
A messaging service that does not require the internet
A method of exchanging messages and files over the internet
24
Which of the following is NOT considered personal data?
Date of birth
Political views
Name
Address
25
Which of the following can help prevent electrocution?
Ensuring cables are properly insulated
All of the above
Using non-conductive materials where possible
Keeping liquids away from electrical equipment
26
What is smishing?
Sending fraudulent SMS messages to steal personal data
Hacking into mobile applications
Encrypting mobile data for security
Making fraudulent phone calls to obtain private details
27
What is spam?
A secure way of sending emails
A way to ensure email security
Unwanted and unsolicited junk mail
A method for encrypting important messages
28
Why should personal data be protected?
To increase the price of cloud storage services
To allow businesses to use personal data for marketing freely
To reduce the size of databases
To prevent privacy breaches and identity theft
29
What is a good way to prevent fire hazards from IT equipment?
Using surge protectors and ensuring proper ventilation
Overloading sockets to connect multiple devices
Keeping all devices on 24/7
Ignoring any electrical safety guidelines
30
How can personal data be kept secure on social media?
Set privacy settings to limit who can see posts
Accept all friend requests from unknown people
Share personal information in public posts
Never check privacy settings
31
What should you do if you are being harassed online?
Reply and argue with them
Block and report the user
Ignore and continue engaging
Share your password with them
32
Which is an example of good e-safety practice?
Clicking on suspicious email links
Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication
Sharing personal information publicly
Accepting friend requests from unknown users
33
Why is it important to have parental supervision for young internet users?
To limit their screen time completely
To ensure they accept all friend requests
To monitor and guide safe online behavior
To allow unlimited access to all websites
34
What is vishing?
A form of phishing that uses voice calls to steal information
) Sending fake SMS messages with malicious links
A way to block spam calls
Encrypting emails to protect personal data
35
What does responsible digital citizenship mean?
Ignoring cyberbullying incidents
Spamming social media with comments
Posting offensive content
Behaving respectfully and responsibly online
36
Which of the following helps prevent cyberbullying?
Reporting and blocking abusive users
Engaging in online arguments
Ignoring privacy settings
Sharing personal information
37
What is an example of biometric data?
Home address
Fingerprints
Political views
Passwords
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What does netiquette refer to?
A type of email security system
The need to respect others online and in email communication
A way to organize spam emails
The process of forwarding emails to multiple recipients

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