Data Privacy and Security Quiz

Data Privacy and Security Quiz

Test your knowledge on data privacy and security in the digital world.

published on October 15, 2023
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What is the purpose of data encryption?

What is the purpose of data encryption?
To make data public
To ensure data integrity
To protect data from unauthorized access
To speed up data transmission
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What is a strong password?

What is a strong password?
123456
Password123
P@ssw0rd!1
abc123
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What is a phishing attack?

What is a phishing attack?
A physical attack on computer systems
A social engineering attack to steal sensitive information
An attack to increase network speed
An attack using advanced computer algorithms
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What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?

What is two-factor authentication (2FA)?
Using two different usernames
Using two different passwords
Using two different devices to verify identity
Using two different internet connections
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What is the most secure way to dispose of old hard drives?

What is the most secure way to dispose of old hard drives?
Throwing them in the trash
Donating them
Selling them online
Physically destroying them
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What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?
To increase internet speeds
To hide browsing history from ISPs
To share files securely
To access restricted websites
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What is the best way to keep software and devices secure?

What is the best way to keep software and devices secure?
Never update them
Download software from any source
Disable antivirus software
Regularly update and patch them
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What is the purpose of a firewall?

What is the purpose of a firewall?
To increase internet speeds
To prevent unauthorized access to a network
To recover lost data
To block specific websites
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What is social engineering?

What is social engineering?
Building social connections through technology
Manipulating people to reveal sensitive information
Optimizing social media profiles
Using social media platforms for marketing
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What is the role of data encryption in transit?

What is the role of data encryption in transit?
To protect data in storage
To protect data during transmission over networks
To secure data backups
To prevent unauthorized physical access to data
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What is the importance of regular data backups?

What is the importance of regular data backups?
To increase storage space
To restore corrupted data
To speed up data transfer
To reduce data privacy risks