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The week ending 16 October
Five questions on that week’s stories. Every answer links to the story behind it.
The weekly quiz
The week ending 16 October
Question 1 of 5
What does ASD’s new Essentials framework use instead of the Essential Eight’s maturity levels?
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Answer: A. Priority phases
The Essentials replaces maturity levels with priority phases, the order in which ASD recommends tackling each domain. ASD calls them a sequencing mechanism, not a rating.
Question 2 of 5
Which Windows 11 versions does Microsoft recommend moving to now that 24H2 Home and Pro updates have ended?
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Answer: C. Version 26H2 or 25H2
Microsoft says Windows 11 version 24H2 Home and Pro reached end of updates on 13 October 2026 (US time) and recommends moving to version 26H2 or 25H2.
Read the story: Windows 11 24H2 Home and Pro have had their last security update. Check your PCs
Question 3 of 5
When the telco consumer safeguards bill was introduced, what did the government say the maximum general penalty would rise to?
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Answer: B. About $10 million
The Minister said the maximum general penalty for breaching industry codes and standards would rise from $250,000 to approximately $10 million, with more possible in some cases.
Question 4 of 5
Which Google plans get Gemini 4 Argon in the Gemini app?
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Answer: D. AI Pro and AI Ultra
Google says Argon is rolling out to Google AI Pro and AI Ultra subscribers. Free accounts and AI Plus don’t get it.
Read the story: Gemini 4 Argon is out, but in the Gemini app it needs Google’s A$32.99 plan or above
Question 5 of 5
What simple test can a Shopify merchant run to check for a hijacked checkout?
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Answer: C. Open a private browser window, add an item and click checkout
Developer Roman Zipp recommends opening a private (incognito) window, adding an item to the cart, clicking checkout and confirming you land on your real checkout.
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