What is driving the demand for cybersecurity professionals?

The increase in digital threats and attacks

Why is it important to keep your software up to date?

To fix bugs and enhance security by addressing known vulnerabilities

What event occurred involving a hacker and Taylor Swift tickets in 2024?

A hacker stole Taylor Swift tickets from a Ticketmaster account

What is one way to reduce your risk of cyber threats on social media?

Reduce your social media footprint

What risk does the availability of AI tools pose to cybersecurity?

AI tools can be used by cybercriminals for malicious purposes

What should you do if you receive an email, call, or text from an unrecognized source asking for personal information?

Report the email and don't respond

What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

To protect data by converting it into unreadable text

Which of the following should you avoid when using public Wi-Fi?

Checking your bank account or entering passwords

Which of the following actions is most effective for staying cyber-safe?

Using multi-factor authentication for all online accounts

What does the "cybersecurity skills gap" refer to?

A shortage of professionals with the necessary cybersecurity skills

What can you do to protect your online accounts from weak passwords?

Create complex passphrases and store them securely in a password manager

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1
What is driving the demand for cybersecurity professionals?
The popularity of cloud storage
The rise of social media platforms
The increase in digital threats and attacks
The decrease in online privacy concerns
2
How many cybercrimes were reported to the police in Canada in the first six (6) months of 2024?
Over 40,000
Over 10,000
Over 30,000
Over 20,000
3
Which of the following is NOT a type of cyber attack?
Zhooshing
Phishing
Vishing
Smishing
4
Why is it important to keep your software up to date?
To ensure compatibility with newer hardware devices
To increase your system’s performance by reducing the size of system files
To fix bugs and enhance security by addressing known vulnerabilities
To unlock advanced features that are only available in newer versions
5
What event occurred involving a hacker and Taylor Swift tickets in 2024?
A hacker stole Taylor Swift tickets from a Ticketmaster account
A hacker sold fake tickets on a black market
A hacker erased all ticket sales for Taylor Swift’s concerts
A hacker hacked into Taylor Swift’s social media accounts
6
What is one way to reduce your risk of cyber threats on social media?
Share all personal information publicly
Post your location regularly
Reduce your social media footprint
Accept friend requests from everyone
7
Which of the following is considered one of the most common and destructive forms of cyber-attacks?
Malware
Ransomware
Denial of Service (DoS)
Phishing
8
What risk does the availability of AI tools pose to cybersecurity?
AI tools can be used by cybercriminals for malicious purposes
AI tools are always safe and secure
Cybercriminals can’t understand how AI works
Only legitimate users can access them
9
What should you do if you receive an email, call, or text from an unrecognized source asking for personal information?
Click on any links provided in the message
Call them back to verify their identity
Immediately respond with your details
Report the email and don't respond
10
What potential issue does the use of AI in everyday technology bring?
Easier software updates
Reduced internet speeds
Improved user experience
Increased cybersecurity risks
11
What is the purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?
To make data accessible to anyone with the right password
To disguise the content of data
To protect data by converting it into unreadable text
To compress data for faster transmission
12
Which of the following should you avoid when using public Wi-Fi?
Accessing secure websites (HTTPS)
Checking your bank account or entering passwords
Turning off Wi-Fi when not in use
Using a VPN for extra security
13
Which of the following is considered the weakest password?
*R#9aB2X4
Summer2024!
Z@rt8WgLp1
MyFirstPet2021
14
Which of the following is an example of phishing?
A website asking for your password to reset an account you never created
An email claiming you've won a contest and asking for your credit card info
Email from your bank asking you to click on a link update your information
All of the above
15
What is a manipulated audio or video that creates realistic but false representations of people or event?
Digital spoofing
Deepfake
Audio-video splicing
Synthetic media
16
Using the same password for multiple social media accounts is a safe practice as long as the password is complex.
False
True
17
Which of the following actions is most effective for staying cyber-safe?
Using multi-factor authentication for all online accounts
Postponing software updates to avoid disruptions in your work
Reusing the same strong password across multiple accounts
Disabling firewalls to improve system performance
18
What does the "cybersecurity skills gap" refer to?
A shortage of professionals with the necessary cybersecurity skills
A decrease in cybersecurity threats
An improvement in cybersecurity education
An increase in the number of cybersecurity experts
19
What can you do to protect your online accounts from weak passwords?
Frequently change your passwords but use the same one for multiple accounts
Create complex passphrases and store them securely in a password manager
Use a combination of memorable words and save them on your computer
Share your passwords with trusted contacts for safety
20
Cybersecurity roles take 21% longer to fill than other IT jobs due to rising cybersecurity risks
True
False

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