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APRIL CYBERAWARENESS QUIZ
APRIL CYBERAWARENESS QUIZ
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What type of cyberattack is an email from the "CEO" requesting urgent gift card purchases?
Pretexting
Smishing
Whaling
Pharming
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Why is oversharing on social media dangerous?
Cybercriminals use it to craft believable attacks
It can slow down your internet
It leads to spam
It affects your battery life
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If you receive a suspicious email, what should you do first?
Reply and ask for confirmation
Click the link to see what happens
Forward it to all your contacts
Do not click links and verify the sender
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What is “whaling” in cybersecurity?
Sending spam emails to random users
Scanning networks for vulnerabilities
Surfing the web for fun
Phishing targeted at top executives
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Why is enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) considered a strong defense against phishing?
It prevents you from receiving any suspicious emails
It encrypts all your files
It adds a second verification step reducing the risk of unauthorized access
It hides your email address
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Which is the most secure action when receiving a suspicious email with a clickable link?
Hover over the link to inspect the URL before clicking
Forward it to your coworkers for opinions
Click it quickly to check if it's real
Delete the email and move on without reporting
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This picture is consider a smishing?
False
True
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Why should you enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)?
It adds an extra layer of security beyond passwords
It encrypts your internet connection
It updates your apps faster
It encrypts your internet connection
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You're reviewing a suspicious bank email urging you to “verify your account” from an odd address like
[email protected]
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The bank changed its domain name
It’s a phishing attempt using domain spoofing
It’s a typo you can ignore
It’s a routine update from your bank
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This Picture shows a legitimate website?
False
True
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What is the first phase of a phishing attack?
The Exploit
The Capture
The Bait
The Trap
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What makes spear phishing different from regular phishing?
It targets only government officials
It targets specific individuals with personalized messages
It uses SMS messages
It attacks mobile apps
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Which of the following is the best overall practice to avoid falling victim to phishing and social engineering attacks?
Rely on antivirus software alone
Stay informed, verify communications, and practice digital skepticism
Open only emails from known contacts
Avoid using social media completely
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This Picture shows a Phishing website?
False
True
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This Picture shows a Phishing website?
False
True
