10 Online Quiz with answer on Cyber Hygiene Practices

Test your knowledge with these 10 MCQs on Cyber Hygiene Practices, covering essential topics like password security, phishing awareness, software updates, and safe online habits. Perfect for preparing for the MyGov online quiz on staying safe in the digital world.

Cyber Hygiene Practices Quiz

1. What is the best way to protect your accounts from unauthorized access?
   a) Use the same password for all accounts
   b) Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
   c) Share your password only with close friends
   d) Keep passwords written on paper
   Answer: Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)

2. Which of the following is a common sign of a phishing attempt?
   a) Email from a trusted source asking to verify your password via a link
   b) A promotional email from a brand you follow
   c) Personalized email with your name from your bank's official domain
   d) Regular newsletter subscription emails
   Answer: Email from a trusted source asking to verify your password via a link

3. What should you do if you receive multiple failed login attempts on your account?
   a) Ignore it as a minor issue
   b) Change your password immediately and enable security alerts
   c) Share your password with someone you trust
   d) Delete your account
   Answer: Change your password immediately and enable security alerts

4. Which of these is the safest way to use public Wi-Fi?
   a) Access sensitive information without a VPN
   b) Use a VPN to encrypt your data
   c) Connect to any available network without checking
   d) Use public Wi-Fi only for social media
   Answer: Use a VPN to encrypt your data

5. What is a strong password?
   a) Your birthdate or name
   b) A combination of uppercase, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols
   c) The word "password"
   d) Your phone number
   Answer: A combination of uppercase, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols

6. What is the recommended action if you receive an email from an unknown sender with an attachment?
   a) Open it immediately
   b) Delete it without opening
   c) Forward it to friends
   d) Reply asking who it is from
   Answer: Delete it without opening

7. How often should you update your software and apps?
   a) Only when the app stops working
   b) Whenever updates are available, to patch security vulnerabilities
   c) Every year
   d) Never
   Answer: Whenever updates are available, to patch security vulnerabilities

8. Why is it important not to share sensitive personal information on social media?
   a) It helps friends know you better
   b) It can be used by attackers to steal identity or hack accounts
   c) It makes your profile popular
   d) It increases your followers
   Answer: It can be used by attackers to steal identity or hack accounts

9. Which one of these is considered a cyber hygiene best practice?
   a) Clicking on all links in emails to check content
   b) Regularly backing up important data
   c) Using simple passwords for convenience
   d) Ignoring software updates
   Answer: Regularly backing up important data

10. What should you do if you suspect your device is infected with malware?
    a) Continue using it as normal
    b) Disconnect from the internet and run a trusted antivirus scan
    c) Share files with friends to check
    d) Ignore it if the device seems to work fine
    Answer: Disconnect from the internet and run a trusted antivirus scan