New employee onboarding quiz
A starting point for onboarding sessions: everyday workplace habits that apply almost everywhere. Replace the last two questions with your own company facts before you play.
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The questions
A colleague asks for your password to fix something quickly. What should you do?
- A Share it just this once
- B Never share it — ask IT for help
- C Write it on a sticky note
- D Email it to them
You get an unexpected email asking you to "verify your account" through a link. Best first step?
- A Click the link quickly
- B Report it as suspected phishing
- C Forward it to everyone
- D Reply with your details
What should you do with your computer when you leave your desk?
- A Leave it unlocked
- B Lock the screen
- C Turn off only the monitor
- D Close the lid halfway
In email, what does "BCC" stand for?
- A Blind carbon copy
- B Basic contact copy
- C Business central copy
- D Bulk carbon copy
In a work message, what does "EOD" usually mean?
- A End of day
- B Every other day
- C Edit on demand
- D End of discussion
What does "FYI" mean?
- A For your information
- B For your inspection
- C Follow your instinct
- D File your invoice
In a calendar, what does "OOO" usually mean?
- A Out of office
- B Order of operations
- C Only one option
- D Open on Outlook
Where should you go first with a laptop or login problem?
- A The IT helpdesk
- B Reception
- C A friend outside work
- D Social media
Edit me: in which year was our company founded?
- A 2005
- B 2010
- C 2015
- D 2020
Edit me: which city is our head office in?
- A London
- B New York
- C Singapore
- D Sydney
Show answers
- B · Never share it — ask IT for help
- B · Report it as suspected phishing
- B · Lock the screen
- A · Blind carbon copy
- A · End of day
- A · For your information
- A · Out of office
- A · The IT helpdesk
- A · 2005
- A · London