Online Privacy Quiz

Online Privacy Quiz

Test your knowledge about protecting your online privacy with this informative quiz!

published on January 19
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What is the best way to protect your online privacy?

What is the best way to protect your online privacy?
Using the same password for multiple accounts
Using strong and unique passwords for each account
Sharing personal information on social media
Using public Wi-Fi networks without precautions
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Which of the following is NOT a common phishing technique?

Which of the following is NOT a common phishing technique?
Email spoofing
Vishing (voice phishing)
Smishing (SMS phishing)
Faxishing (fax phishing)
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What does HTTPS stand for?

What does HTTPS stand for?
HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard
Highly Encrypted Secure Transmission Protocol
HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure
Home Extension Proxy Service
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What is the purpose of a VPN (Virtual Private Network)?

To encrypt and secure internet connections
To increase internet speed
To make online purchases anonymously
To share and sell user data
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for maintaining online privacy?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice for maintaining online privacy?
Regularly updating software and applications
Enabling two-factor authentication
Clicking on suspicious links in emails
Using anti-virus and anti-malware programs
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What is the purpose of cookies on websites?

What is the purpose of cookies on websites?
To track and collect personal information without consent
To slow down website loading times
To enhance user experience and remember preferences
To display intrusive advertisements
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Which of the following is a sign that your online account may have been hacked?

Which of the following is a sign that your online account may have been hacked?
Unusual activity or transactions on the account
Receiving legitimate emails from known contacts
Regularly clearing browser history and cache
Using secure and complex passwords
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What is a common method used by data brokers to collect personal information?

What is a common method used by data brokers to collect personal information?
Collecting data from social media platforms
Sending personalized newsletters
Conducting surveys and polls
Providing secure online storage services
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Which of the following is NOT an example of personally identifiable information (PII)?

Which of the following is NOT an example of personally identifiable information (PII)?
Full name
Date of birth
Favorite color
Home address
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What is a potential risk of using public Wi-Fi networks?

What is a potential risk of using public Wi-Fi networks?
Enhanced internet speed
Anonymous browsing
Man-in-the-middle attacks
Increased online privacy
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What is the purpose of a privacy policy on websites?

What is the purpose of a privacy policy on websites?
To inform users about data collection and usage
To restrict access to the website
To increase website visibility in search engines
To prevent users from sharing content
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Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to protect your online privacy?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to protect your online privacy?
Regularly clearing browser cookies and cache
Using secure network connections
Reviewing app permissions before installing
Sharing personal information on public forums