Online Security Quiz

Do you know...

…how to protect your computer from online prowlers?

…the best ways to safeguard your online transactions?

…what to do – and what not to do – if an online pickpocket tries to access your computer?

The following quiz has been developed as part of RBC Royal Bank’s public awareness campaign about online security. The RBC Online Security Quiz is based on some of the more common questions our customers have about banking online. Take the time to test your knowledge, to see how your computing practices measure up.

1. What is the minimum protection you need to safely connect to the Internet and protect your computer from viruses, spyware and other unwanted software?

	I only use secure trusted websites and I do not download software, so I don’t need any protection on my personal computer.
	I lock the room where I have my personal computer.
	I have the basic security for my computer (e.g., a personal firewall, antivirus software and anti-spyware software), just as I have a lock on my home and my car.
	I need to change my password every month: if I do that, I don’t need anything else.

2. I have too many passwords to remember. What should I do?

	Use related passwords that are similar and therefore easy for me to remember (e.g. 1january, 2february, 3march).
	Use related passwords that I can remember but are not easy to guess (e.g., dpayei1b – stands for “don’t put all your eggs in 1 basket”).
	Label all my different passwords and store that list where I can find it easily (e.g. in my wallet or recorded on my personal computer).
	Use the same password for all my needs.

3. How often should I change my online password?

	As often as I change my socks.
	You mean I have to change my password?
	Every couple of months or if I think someone has seen my password.
	I only have to change my password when I change my online accounts.

4. When finished with a website that required me to sign in, such as webmail or online banking, what should I do?

	I should log off by clicking the sign out button on the page, then close the browser window.
	I can walk away from my computer as soon as the session is over, and my computer will “time out” by itself.
	I should open a new browser window and move on to my next web destination.
	I should simply power off the computer.

5. I’ve received an email from my financial institution stating they are updating their records. The email asks me to click on a link and provide personal information such as my sign-in I.D. and password. The email states that failure to do so, will block access to my online banking accounts. What should I do?

	Follow instructions and complete the form immediately.
	Report the incident to my financial institution immediately.
	Reply to the email and ask for more information before answering any questions.
	Ignore the email.

6. What does encryption mean and why is this important?

	It’s my computer’s serial number which I must reference in all online transactions.
	It’s a technique used to ‘mask’ or scramble data so it is only recognizable to authorized sources.
	It’s a method of signing in to online banking.
	It is the language computer folks speak so they cannot be understood by others.

7. What does “https” stand for in website addresses?

	Highlighted Text Tracking Program Security
	Hyper Tense Technical Person, Seriously
	High Technology Total Performance Security
	Hypertext Transfer Protocol over Secure Socket Layer

8. Why does a lock symbol sometimes appear in a corner of my screen?

	It means I’ve won a prize. I just have to click on the lock to find out what I’ve won and how to receive my prize.
	It tells me that someone has sent me an email.
	It’s confirmation that I’m on a secure site.
	It’s a reminder that my computer is ready to update some information or software.



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