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Microsoft Window's Security Test

Think you know Microsoft Windows Security? Think again. Test you skills and see where you stack up against others who have taken the test before you.

General Knowledge

1. How would your rank your knowledge of Windows?
Experienced
Guru
Novice

2. Which keys would you press to exit an application?
Alt+F4
Alt+Tab
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Ctrl+V

3. Which of these internet connections is fastest?
Dial-up
DSL
ISDN
OC-3

4. Which of the following is an example of a strong password?
J*p2le04>F
Password
Your real name, user name, or company name.

5. What is "phishing"?
"Spoofed" e-mails and fraudulent websites designed to fool recipients into divulging personal data
A type of computer virus
An example of a strong password
None of the above

6. Which of the following does EULA stand for?
Electronic Unit Lazer Array
End User License Agreement
Every User Loves Applications
Extended Use Legal Agreement

System Information

7. What is your primary Operating System?
Windows 2000
Windows 95/98/98SE/Me(Millennium)
Windows Vista
Windows XP Home
Windows XP Professional

8. Do you have the latest service pack installed?
No
Unknown
Yes

9. Do you have Automatic Updates enabled?
No
Unknown
Yes

10. Which is your primary browser for the internet?
America Online (AOL)
Firefox, Mozilla or Netscape
Internet Explorer 4,5 or 6
Internet Explorer 7
Opera

11. What is your primary way used to check your email?
America Online (AOL)
Bat/Mozilla/Thunderbird/Other
Outlook/Outlook Express/Incredimail
Web Based Email (Hotmail, Gmail, MSN, Yahoo, etc.)

12. Are you running a Wireless Network?
No
Yes
Yes, WEP protected
Yes, WPA protected

13. Did your computer come with software pre-installed (such as Dell, Compaq, HP, etc)?
No
Yes

14. How often should you back up your critical data?
Daily
Monthly
Rarely if ever
Weekly

Online Habits

15. How often do you visit the Windows Update site?
Frequently
Never
Rarely
Sometimes

16. Do you frequent sites with "adult" content?
No
Yes

17. Do you visit/use gambling sites?
No
Yes

18. Do you visit/use social networking sites (MySpace, Facebook, etc.)?
No
Yes

19. Do you use P2P or Filesharing (Kazaa, Limewire, Bearshare, BitTorrent, etc) networks?
No
Yes

20. Do have an online payment account (Google CheckOut, Paypal, etc)?
No
Yes

Are you infected?

21. Do you have mysterious applications/icons in the your taskbar?
No
Yes

22. Does your computer randomly crash or lockup?
No
Yes

23. Are you sharing any folders over the network/internet?
No
Unknown
Yes, with password
Yes, without password

24. Is your computer performing slower than usual?
No
Yes

25. Has the homepage of your browser changed itself?
No
Yes

26. When browsing the internet do you have numerous and annoying pop up ads?
No
Yes

Optional Info

27. I am a:
Man
Woman

28. My age group is:
18-24
25-30
31-40
40+
under 18

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