Q01
Message
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Phishing Simulation Effectiveness & Feedback Survey
Measures employee perceptions of phishing simulation realism, behavioral responses, confidence changes, and training preferences to help security teams optimize their awareness programs.
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20 questions · ~9 min
Q02
Multiple Choice
Have you ever received a phishing simulation email from this employer?
- Yes, at this employer
- Yes, but only at a previous employer
- No, never
- Not sure
Q03
Opinion Scale
Overall, how realistic did the most recent phishing simulation feel?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Not at all realisticMax:Extremely realistic
Q04
Opinion Scale
Before your most recent simulation, how confident were you in your ability to recognize and respond to phishing emails?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Not at all confidentMax:Extremely confident
Q05
Ranking
Please rank the following training formats from most helpful to least helpful.
- Interactive phishing simulations
- Short videos (≤3 minutes)
- Live workshops or webinars
- Job aid or one-page checklist
- Email tips or newsletters
- Microlearning modules (5–10 minutes)
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Q06
AI Interview
Based on your responses in this survey, what suggestions do you have for improving future phishing simulations or related security training? Please share any specifics.
Q07
Dropdown
On a typical workday, approximately how many emails do you handle?
- 0–24
- 25–74
- 75–149
- 150+
- Prefer not to say
Q08
Message
Thank you for participating! Your feedback will directly help us make phishing simulations and security training more relevant and effective.
Q09
Multiple Choice
When was the most recent phishing simulation you recall receiving from this employer?
- Within the last 7 days
- 2–4 weeks ago
- 1–3 months ago
- More than 3 months ago
- I don't recall
- Not applicable—I haven't received one here
Q10
Multiple Choice
Which aspects of the simulation felt realistic? Select all that apply.
- Sender name and email address
- Subject line
- Email body content and tone
- Visual design and branding
- Call-to-action (link or attachment)
- Timing of delivery
- None of the above
Q11
Opinion Scale
Today, how confident are you in your ability to recognize and respond to phishing emails?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Not at all confidentMax:Extremely confident
Q12
Multiple Choice
How frequently would you prefer to receive phishing simulations?
- Twice per month
- Monthly
- Every 2 months
- Quarterly
- Twice per year
- Once per year
Q13
Dropdown
Which of the following best describes your primary job function?
- Engineering/IT
- Operations
- Sales
- Customer Support
- Human Resources
- Finance
- Legal
- Marketing/Communications
- Other
- Prefer not to say
Q14
Multiple Choice
Thinking about your most recent simulation from this employer, what did you do? Select all that apply.
- Reported it using the reporting tool/process
- Deleted it without interacting
- Clicked a link or opened an attachment
- Replied to the message
- Ignored it and took no action
- Asked a colleague or IT for advice
- Marked it as spam/junk
- I don't recall
Q15
Opinion Scale
How difficult was it to identify the most recent simulation as a phishing attempt?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Very easy to identifyMax:Very difficult to identify
Q16
Multiple Choice
What, if anything, did you learn or reinforce from the simulation(s)? Select all that apply.
- How to use the report button or process
- How to inspect URLs safely
- Common red flags to watch for
- How to verify sender identity
- To pause and validate urgent requests
- Where to find internal guidance/resources
- Nothing new to me
Q17
Dropdown
How long have you worked at this organization?
- Less than 6 months
- 6–12 months
- 1–3 years
- 3–5 years
- More than 5 years
- Prefer not to say
Q18
Multiple Choice
Which cues, if any, did you notice in the simulation? Select all that apply.
- Suspicious sender or domain
- Generic greeting or unusual salutation
- Spelling or grammar errors
- Urgent or threatening language
- Unexpected attachment
- Mismatched or odd-looking URL
- Unusual request for sensitive data
- Off-brand visuals or layout
- Timing felt unusual (e.g., outside business hours)
- I did not notice any specific cues
Q19
Opinion Scale
In the next 30 days, how likely are you to change any of your email habits based on these simulations (e.g., reporting suspicious messages faster, inspecting links more carefully)?
Scale: 1 – 7
Min:Very unlikelyMax:Very likely
Q20
Dropdown
In which region are you primarily based?
- Americas
- EMEA
- APAC
- Prefer not to say
What’s included
AI follow-ups
Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.
Attention checks
Built-in safeguards against rushed answers and low-quality respondents.
AI-drafted copy
Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.
Auto report
Themes, quotes, and a plain-English summary write themselves once responses come in.
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