10 Questions Privacy and Data Security 

Instructions 
Choose the best answer for each question. For True/False items, decide whether the statement is accurate. After each question, the correct answer are provided so you can check your understanding.

This quiz covered essential concepts in privacy and data security, including PII, encryption, strong passwords, phishing, authentication, and safe online practices. Understanding these fundamentals helps protect both personal and organizational data from unauthorized access, breaches, and cyber threats. 

 

Results

#1. Which of the following is an example of personally identifiable information (PII)?

A. Favorite color

B. IP address

C. Social Security Number

D. Browser type

#2. What is the primary purpose of encryption?

A. To delete data

B. To hide data from unauthorized users

C. To back up data

D. To speed up data transfer

#3. Which of the following is the strongest password?

A. password123

B. John2020

C: $Tr0ngP@ss!92

D. qwerty

#4. What does two‑factor authentication (2FA) add to the login process?

A. A second username

B. A second layer of verification

C. Faster login

D. Automatic password reset

#5. Which organization is responsible for enforcing privacy laws in the United States?

A. FDA

B. FTC

C. NASA

D. WHO

#6. Public Wi‑Fi networks are always safe to use for online banking.

True

False

#7. Data minimization means collecting only the data necessary for a specific purpose.

True

False

#8. A strong privacy policy should clearly explain how user data is collected, used, and stored

True

False

#9. Once deleted from a device, data can never be recovered.

True

False

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