Computer Security Quiz

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Question

• 1. Which three email characteristics can help you identify hoax virus warnings? (Choose three.)
  - The message is from a trusted source.
  - The message warns of a virus that will infect your computer by simply reading the message.
  - The message requests that you forward the message to others.
  - The message was forwarded many times.
  
  
• 2. Which two strategies will help protect hardcopy information? (Choose two.)
  - Shred printouts before disposal.
  - Encrypt all files.
  - Sign all documents.
  - Adopt a "clean desk" policy.
  
  
• 3. Which three types of information should you avoid adding to your instant messaging account details? (Choose three.)
  - Addresses.
  - Organization names.
  - Nicknames.
  - Phone numbers.
  
  
• 4. Which three steps are important to perform when you receive instant messages? (Choose three.)
  - Verify the source of the message
  - Verify the size of any attachment sent to you
  - Verify the purpose of the attachment sent to you
  - Verify that your security updates and antivirus updates have been applied before you download or open any attachment
  
  
• 5. Which PDA security best practice will help protect the information on your PDA?
  - Clearly identify your PDA with company stickers or logos.
  - Never remove your PDA from your bag for airport security.
  - Store your PDA passwords in a safe location.
  - Synchronize your PDA data regularly.
  
  
• 6. Which two methods will reduce the chances that your password will be compromised? (Choose two.)
  - Make your password lower case.
  - Change your password regularly.
  - Use Default passwords.
  - Use a passphrase.
  
  
• 7. Which negative outcome can result from hoax virus warnings and malicious spam?
  - Denial of service.
  - Data loss.
  - Reduced account privileges.
  - Credit card fraud.
  
  
• 8. Which three actions can you take to increase the security of your Web browsing? (Choose three.)
  - Learn to recognize common scams.
  - Manage user names and passwords.
  - Only browse secure Web sites.
  - Use caution when downloading.

Answers:
- Computer Security Quiz - Answers 1 through 4

- Computer Security Quiz - Answers 5 through 8


Fuente: netsecurity.about.com