Quizzes and Polls to Help You Learn Computer and Network Security
Quizzes to help you test the knowledge you have gained on computer and network security as well as polls to give you an understanding of prevailing opinion on a variety of computer and network security topics.
Defending Wireless Devices
A short quiz by Luis Navarro, Sr. Consultant, Security Awareness Practice, Symantec Corporation, to test your knowledge of basic computer security in honor of Computer Security Day, November 30.
A short quiz by Luis Navarro, Sr. Consultant, Security Awareness Practice, Symantec Corporation, to test your knowledge of basic computer security in honor of Computer Security Day, November 30.
Protecting Laptops and PDA's
A short quiz by Luis Navarro, Sr. Consultant, Security Awareness Practice, Symantec Corporation, to test your knowledge of basic computer security in honor of Computer Security Day, November 30.
A short quiz by Luis Navarro, Sr. Consultant, Security Awareness Practice, Symantec Corporation, to test your knowledge of basic computer security in honor of Computer Security Day, November 30.
Password Protection Strategies
A short quiz by Luis Navarro, Sr. Consultant, Security Awareness Practice, Symantec Corporation, to test your knowledge of basic computer security in honor of Computer Security Day, November 30.
A short quiz by Luis Navarro, Sr. Consultant, Security Awareness Practice, Symantec Corporation, to test your knowledge of basic computer security in honor of Computer Security Day, November 30.
Poll: What Is The Biggest Computer Security Threat?
A small, informal poll of About.com Internet / Network Security readers to find out what they perceive as the biggest threat to safe and secure use of their computer and the Internet
A small, informal poll of About.com Internet / Network Security readers to find out what they perceive as the biggest threat to safe and secure use of their computer and the Internet
Security Awareness Day Quiz
A short, 8-question multiple choice quiz designed to test out your security knowledge and heighten computer and information security awareness for Security Awareness Day on November 30
A short, 8-question multiple choice quiz designed to test out your security knowledge and heighten computer and information security awareness for Security Awareness Day on November 30
Computer Security 101 - Quiz 1
A short quiz to test how much you learned from the first lesson of the Free Computer Security 101 course.
A short quiz to test how much you learned from the first lesson of the Free Computer Security 101 course.
Submit A Quiz Question
Do you have some computer or network security trivia that you would like to stump our users with? Submit your question and maybe it will be included in upcoming quizzes.
Do you have some computer or network security trivia that you would like to stump our users with? Submit your question and maybe it will be included in upcoming quizzes.
Computer Security 101 Final Exam
You've read and studied all 10 of the Computer Security 101 lessons. You've taken all 10 of the Computer Security 101 quizzes. Now its time for the ultimate test of what you've learned- take the Final Exam.
You've read and studied all 10 of the Computer Security 101 lessons. You've taken all 10 of the Computer Security 101 quizzes. Now its time for the ultimate test of what you've learned- take the Final Exam.
Intuit Apology Accepted?
Last year Intuit angered many customers with product activation and hidden spyware in TurboTax. This year they have apologized and promised not to do it again. Will you accept their apology and use TurboTax, or will you do your taxes some other way?
Last year Intuit angered many customers with product activation and hidden spyware in TurboTax. This year they have apologized and promised not to do it again. Will you accept their apology and use TurboTax, or will you do your taxes some other way?
"Destroy" Copyright Violators Poll
Do you agree with Senator Hatch that the RIAA or MPAA should be granted an exemption from hacking laws and be allowed to counter-hack and "destroy" the computers of copyright violators?
Do you agree with Senator Hatch that the RIAA or MPAA should be granted an exemption from hacking laws and be allowed to counter-hack and "destroy" the computers of copyright violators?
Computer Security 101 - Lesson 1 Quiz
If you want to test your knowledge of the subject matter covered in Computer Security 101 - Lesson 1 then take this quiz.
If you want to test your knowledge of the subject matter covered in Computer Security 101 - Lesson 1 then take this quiz.
Computer Security 101 - Lesson 2 Quiz
Have you learned what you need to know about DHCP, TCP/IP, NAT and other fun Internet acronyms? Try this quiz and find out.
Have you learned what you need to know about DHCP, TCP/IP, NAT and other fun Internet acronyms? Try this quiz and find out.
Computer Security 101 - Lesson 3 Quiz
Now that you have learned about ports and firewalls and the TCP and UDP protocols, take the quiz to see how much you really know.
Now that you have learned about ports and firewalls and the TCP and UDP protocols, take the quiz to see how much you really know.
Computer Security 101 - Lesson 4 Quiz
Take the Lesson 4 Quiz to find out how much you know about spreading malicious code through email and how to protect yourself.
Take the Lesson 4 Quiz to find out how much you know about spreading malicious code through email and how to protect yourself.
Computer Security 101 - Lesson 5 Quiz
To test your knowledge of Computer Security 101 - Lesson 5 take this quiz. Find out how much you learned about active scripting, cross-site scripting, IM, P2P and packet sniffing.
To test your knowledge of Computer Security 101 - Lesson 5 take this quiz. Find out how much you learned about active scripting, cross-site scripting, IM, P2P and packet sniffing.
Computer Security 101 - Lesson 6 Quiz
Lesson 6 was all about malicious code. To see if you know a virus from a worm from a Trojan or how to spot a hoax when you see one- take this quiz.
Lesson 6 was all about malicious code. To see if you know a virus from a worm from a Trojan or how to spot a hoax when you see one- take this quiz.
Computer Security 101 - Lesson 7 Quiz
Have you read Computer Security 101: Lesson 7? Take this quiz to find out what you learned about firewalls, honeypots and intrusion detection systems (IDS).
Have you read Computer Security 101: Lesson 7? Take this quiz to find out what you learned about firewalls, honeypots and intrusion detection systems (IDS).
Computer Security 101 - Lesson 8 Quiz
Lesson 8 focused on proactive steps you can take to begin to protect yourself from the pitfalls described in lessons 1 through 7. Take this quiz to see how much you learned.
Lesson 8 focused on proactive steps you can take to begin to protect yourself from the pitfalls described in lessons 1 through 7. Take this quiz to see how much you learned.
Computer Security 101 - Lesson 9 Quiz
Lesson 9 continues the wrap-up of the Computer Security 101 series with more proactive and preventive steps you can take to secure your computer or network. Take this quiz to see how much you know.
Lesson 9 continues the wrap-up of the Computer Security 101 series with more proactive and preventive steps you can take to secure your computer or network. Take this quiz to see how much you know.
Computer Security 101 - Lesson 10 Quiz
Click here to take the quiz for the 10th and final lesson of the Computer Security 101 series. Find out how much you learned about proactive steps to secure your computer.
Click here to take the quiz for the 10th and final lesson of the Computer Security 101 series. Find out how much you learned about proactive steps to secure your computer.
Pop-Up Advertising Poll
It seems that almost every time you open one web browser window 3 or 4 more pop-up or pop-under ads open with it. Voice your opinion on this form of advertising by voting in this poll.
It seems that almost every time you open one web browser window 3 or 4 more pop-up or pop-under ads open with it. Voice your opinion on this form of advertising by voting in this poll.
Home User Firewall Poll
New vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited everyday. Home users should employ some type of firewall to protect their computers from intruders- but do they? Vote in this poll to voice your opinion.
New vulnerabilities are discovered and exploited everyday. Home users should employ some type of firewall to protect their computers from intruders- but do they? Vote in this poll to voice your opinion.
Cyber Warfare Poll
The United States has drafted guidelines for the rules of engagement for conducting Cyber Warfare against an enemy target. Do you feel that the United States should employ Cyber Warfare as a weapon?
The United States has drafted guidelines for the rules of engagement for conducting Cyber Warfare against an enemy target. Do you feel that the United States should employ Cyber Warfare as a weapon?
Should ISP's Block Viruses and Worms?
This poll is posted in the Internet / Network Security Forums and will require you to register a user ID for Forums to vote. Do you think ISP's should be responsible for protecting their home users?
This poll is posted in the Internet / Network Security Forums and will require you to register a user ID for Forums to vote. Do you think ISP's should be responsible for protecting their home users?