Apr 12, 2026 7:58:56 PM

I.T. Quiz for NWA Small Businesses: Can You Beat Our Marketer?

Can you beat our marketer on this I.T. quiz for NWA businesses?

Remember that show, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

Well, this is a little like that — only the topic is business I.T., technology, and cybersecurity.

And no Jeff Foxworthy.

And instead of 5th graders, you're competing against our marketer, Chris. Because Chris is a good sport, and, well, he knows more about SEO, email, and advertising than business I.T. Don't you, Chris?

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

The truth is: There are some fundamental principles of I.T., tech, and cybersecurity that are crucial to the safe, efficient, productive operation of a business. In plain language, stuff about tech that everyone should know — especially small businesses.

But the question is: Do you know them? Do you know the basics of small business I.T.?

The I.T. Quiz for Small Businesses of Northwest Arkansas

That's why we made this quiz. To give you a quick, easy, dare-we-say fun way to gauge how well you know the basics of small business I.T. We'd be willing to bet, if you score well on this quiz, your small business is likely performing ahead of the pack on crucial business outcomes like uptime and threat prevention. With major ramifications for the health of your overall business.

So, let's get to it. See if you can beat Chris-the-marketer.

Answer each question below (no Googling and AI'ing)
Take time to understand each answer — because most of these questions correspond to common misconceptions about IT, tech, and cybersecurity
Finally, click "Did You Beat Chris?" to see your score — and whether you won bragging rights over Chris.

Good luck. (We're rooting for you. Sorry, Chris.)

Select True or False for each statement. Then click Did You Beat Chris?.

1. Small businesses are less susceptible to cyberattacks than large companies.

2. Using a domain email (like yourname@yourbusiness.com) is mostly about branding and marketing.

3. Shared user accounts are a safe way for small businesses to reduce the number of accounts, simplify onboarding, and save time and money.

4. New small businesses should set up their own physical server.

5. Removing access when an employee leaves is just as important as setting it up when they join.

6. Most small businesses can run on cloud-based tools.

7. For small businesses, it's best to choose hardware and software as needs arise.

8. Small businesses should store passwords in a shared document for easy access by all team members.

9. A business website should be treated as part of the business's overall IT system.

10. Small businesses should back up their data to a local device every three months.

11. Small businesses should generally avoid purchasing consumer-grade technology (e.g., routers) for their networks.

12. Multifactor authentication (MFA) using an app (e.g., Microsoft Authenticator) is more secure than SMS authentication methods that text a code to your phone.

13. Most business security breaches involve human error.

14. In Arkansas, certain data breaches on small businesses must be reported to the State Attorney General.

15.Using public Wi-Fi is safe for sensitive business activity as long as the website uses HTTPS.

Your Results

Got Questions? We're Here to Help

Look, I.T. is not always intuitive. It doesn't come natural to everyone — right, Chris?

Which is exactly why small businesses often need I.T. partners. Trusted folks they can call — who can answer questions, diagnose problems, and recommend cost-effective solutions.

Without all the I.T. mumbo jumbo.

If you've got questions, TekTrendz is here to help you find answers.