Two minutes = better habits!
With the holidays, family gatherings and celebrations behind us, it’s time to focus on work and, hopefully, remember some of the best practices we’ve learned. Please take two minutes to review the questions in this quiz to help you start the year productively and safely.
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Cybersecurity Quizzes
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Test your Best Practices knowledge with these questions. Reference information is available for each question, and the answers are listed at the bottom of the page.
1. My computer is prompting me to upgrade to Windows 11. That must be good, right?
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2. Our IT folks are so smart I don’t have to provide them with the details about my issue.
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3. The holidays are over, so I can relax my concern about phishing emails.
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4. My Chrome browser updates itself.
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5. Computers can run forever without being rebooted.
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6. I can install programs on my office computer provided I’m using them for work.
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7. Emails can easily be recalled if I change my mind.
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8. If I get an email with my bosses name on it, it’s legit, right?
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9. Now that I have completed this quiz, I’m better prepared to work efficiently and safely.
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ANSWERS (no peeking!)
1. No. Please do *not* upgrade your computer to Windows 11. We may recommend doing so in the future, but for now please decline the option to upgrade and leave your computer running Windows 10.
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2. No. I mean, yes. Well, no. We are smart, but we can’t read your minds. Please provide as much information as you can to allow us to help you. This article will help you to know what information to provide to use to better assist you.
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3. No. The holidays are over, but hackers are still here to steal your money, data and identity. Please continue to review the safety measures in this article.
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4. No. You should occasionally (at least monthly) check your Chrome browser to make sure it is up-to-date.
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5. No. Computers will start acting up if you don’t regularly reboot them. We recommend doing so at least a couple of times per week.
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6. No. Please do *not* install *any* programs on your work computer unless they are approved by your organization. If you are using your personal computer for work, then you should get approval for programs installed there as well.
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7. No. Emails can only be recalled in very restricted circumstances. Please review all emails before you send them.
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8. No. Hackers often try to impersonate fellow employees and especially bosses to get you to do things which are not in your best interest.
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9. YES! Kudos to you.
If you got any of the answers wrong, please re-read the associated article. You owe it to yourself and to your employer.
For extra points, and to be much safer online, please check out some or all of the Security Quizzes hosted by the FTC.
As the new year starts, we at HDF look back at the 26 years we have been honored to provide service to our many clients, and THANK YOU for putting your trust in us!
If you have questions about this, please let us know and we will be happy to assist you.
Take care,
