Four Steps to Boost Your Online Safety

by gdoig
August 7, 2025August 7, 2025

Online Safety Quiz

Core 4 Online Safety Quiz

Test your knowledge on the four key ways to stay safe online.

1. Which of the following is the BEST example of a strong password?

Password123

Fluffy

R3d-D0g-B@rk$-L0ud!

12345678

2. Turning on multifactor authentication (MFA) means you need more than just a password to log in. What is a common second factor?

Your mother’s maiden name

A code sent to your phone

Your favorite color

Another password

3. You receive an email with an urgent warning that your bank account is frozen. It asks you to click a link and enter your login details immediately. What should you do?

Click the link and enter your details to fix the problem quickly.

Forward the email to your friends to warn them.

Delete the email and report it as a scam or phishing attempt.

Reply to the email asking for more information.

4. Why is it important to update your software, apps, and operating system regularly?

To get new emojis and color themes.

Updates often include critical security patches that protect you from vulnerabilities.

To make your device run slower.

It’s not important; you can ignore update notifications.

Quiz Results

Thanks to the National Cybersecurity Alliance for the information that inspired the quiz. https://www.staysafeonline.org/articles/online-safety-basics

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