Online Privacy Quiz Test your knowledge about protecting your online privacy with this informative quiz! ghostman published on January 190 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/12 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 2/12 Which of the following is NOT a common phishing technique? Email spoofing Vishing (voice phishing) Smishing (SMS phishing) Faxishing (fax phishing) 3/12 What does HTTPS stand for? HyperText Transfer Protocol Standard Highly Encrypted Secure Transmission Protocol HyperText Transfer Protocol Secure Home Extension Proxy Service 4/12 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 5/12 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 6/12 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 7/12 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 8/12 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 9/12 Which of the following is NOT an example of personally identifiable information (PII)? Full name Date of birth Favorite color Home address 10/12 What is a potential risk of using public Wi-Fi networks? Enhanced internet speed Anonymous browsing Man-in-the-middle attacks Increased online privacy 11/12 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 12/12 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
