Test Your 'Net IQ - Quiz #34

It's time for another quiz on matters of Internet Security. Take the following multiple choice challenge and let's see how sharp you are when it comes to staying safe on the 'Net:

Test Your 'Net IQ - Quiz #34

1. Which of the following are possible signs your computer has been infected by a worm or virus:


Your computer starts freezing up a lot.

You can't access any anti-virus Web sites.

Your computer starts running a lot slower than it used to.

All of the above




2. Which of the following choices are potential sources of computer virus infection:


An e-mail attachment

A CD

A downloadable game

All of the above




3. Which of the following terms or phrases is NOT typically associated with secure online shopping:


SSL

Safe mode

A padlock icon

Https




4. You just received an unexpected e-mail attachment from a friend. What's the smartest thing to do?


I just click on the attachment. It's from a friend after all.

I make sure my antivirus software is running, then click on the attachment.

I make sure my antivirus software is running, then call my friend to confirm she sent the attachment, before clicking on it.

I defragment my hard drive, then click on the attachment.




5. Which of the following would be considered a strong password, difficult for hackers to crack:


A word from the dictionary that has 4 or more letters in it.

Your favorite color.

The name of your favorite baseball team.

None of the above. These are all weak passwords

Good luck!