FORTINET-NSE123 Nse 1 Foundational Cybersecurity Concepts Practice Question
Which THREE of the following actions represent safe habits when using public Wi-Fi hotspots? (Choose three)
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Disabling automatic connection to open Wi-Fi networks on your mobile device
Using a VPN, avoiding sensitive transactions on unencrypted networks, and disabling automatic network connection features protect users on public Wi-Fi.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Conducting personal online banking without checking for HTTPS or using a VPN
Why it's wrong here
Doing sensitive tasks over unsecured public Wi-Fi without encryption risks interception.
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Disabling automatic connection to open Wi-Fi networks on your mobile device
Why this is correct
This prevents devices from connecting to rogue access points automatically.
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Accepting all unknown certificate warnings when browsing on public hotspots
Why it's wrong here
Accepting invalid certificate warnings can expose the user to MitM interception.
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Using a trusted corporate Virtual Private Network (VPN) for all internet traffic
Why this is correct
A VPN encrypts data in transit, protecting it from eavesdropping on public Wi-Fi.
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Avoiding access to highly sensitive corporate accounts unless an encrypted tunnel is active
Why this is correct
Restricting sensitive access minimizes risk on untrusted networks.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Fortinet exam blueprint
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