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Quiz: Threats - Social Engineering

Cambridge Nationals IT Level 1/Level 2

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Building on what you've learned about other IT threats like DoS and malware, let's explore social engineering!

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What is social engineering in the context of cyber-security?

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Which of the following are examples of social engineering attacks? (Select all that apply)

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An attacker pretending to be someone you trust in order to trick you into sharing sensitive information is called {{blank0}}.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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A fake message intended to trick someone into clicking a link or sharing personal information is known as {{blank0}}.

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What is the best way to prevent shoulder surfing?

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Which of the following are signs of a phishing email? (Select all that apply)

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Which methods can help prevent social engineering attacks? (Select all that apply)

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What is the primary goal of social engineering?

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