Bits and Bytes in Your Digital Wallet: The Smart Things to Do – Quiz

September 2024

  1. What’s the first thing you should do with your digital passwords?
  • A. Write them on sticky notes and put them on your monitor
  • B. Tell them to your dog for safekeeping
  • C. Store them in a secure digital password vault
  • D. Tattoo them on your arm

 

  1. Which app is a popular choice for storing digital passwords securely?
  • A. LastPass
  • B. FirstPast
  • C. OnlyPass
  • D. PasswordPal

 

  1. Who should you consider naming as a “digital fiduciary”?
  • A. Your favorite celebrity
  • B. A trusted friend or family member
  • C. Your mailman
  • D. Your childhood imaginary friend

 

  1. How many online accounts does the average person have?
  • A. 5
  • B. 10
  • C. 25
  • D. 100

 

  1. Which of these is NOT a digital asset?
  • A. Cryptocurrency
  • B. Social media profile
  • C. Your pet goldfish
  • D. Online banking account

 

  1. True or False: Internet service providers are usually very cooperative in sharing email account information with your executor.
  • A. True
  • B. False

 

  1. What might happen if you don’t properly manage automatic payments after someone passes away?
  • A. The payments will automatically stop
  • B. Payments may continue, draining the bank account
  • C. The payments will double
  • D. The payments will switch to your neighbor’s account

 

  1. Which of these should you definitely avoid doing with your digital assets?
  • A. Include them in your estate plan
  • B. Use a secure digital vault for passwords
  • C. Share your passwords on social media
  • D. Inform your digital fiduciary of their responsibilities

 

  1. What does the term “digital legacy” refer to?
  • A. A legacy computer from the 1990s
  • B. The digital footprint you leave behind after death
  • C. A video game high score
  • D. A collection of digital art

 

  1. What should you do to ensure your digital photos are accessible to future generations?
  • A. Print them all out and bury them in a time capsule
  • B. Store them online and include access info in your estate plan
  • C. Hope they find your old phone someday
  • D. Paint them on your living room wall

 

Answer Key:

  1. C. Store them in a secure digital password vault
  2. A. LastPass
  3. B. A trusted friend or family member
  4. C. 25
  5. B. Your pet goldfish
  6. B. False
  7. C. Payments may continue, draining the bank account
  8. C. Share your passwords on social media
  9. B. The digital footprint you leave behind after death
  10. B. Store them online and include access info in your estate plan

Scoring:

9-10 Correct: Digital Guru! Your digital legacy is in safe hands.

7-8 Correct: Digital Pro! You’re well on your way to securing your digital assets.

5-6 Correct: Digital Novice! A few more steps and you’ll be a digital security expert.

0-4 Correct: Digital Newbie! Time to level up your digital security game.