Exam 9: Discovering Computers: Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

____ occurs when someone steals personal or confidential information.

____ is a server outside a company's network that controls which communications pass into the company's network.

The term ____ refers to online or Internet-based illegal acts.

Which method of encryption inserts characters between existing characters?

With a selective backup, users decide which folders and files to include in a backup.

For visually impaired users, the CAPTCHA text can be read aloud.

All of the following are common ways computers become infected with malware, except ____.

An encryption key often uses a combination of encryption methods.

Computer ____ are the moral guidelines that govern the use of computers and information systems.

A(n)____________________ is someone who accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data, stealing information, or other malicious action.

Which of the following is not true of intrusion detection software?

Spam is a program placed on a computer without the user's knowledge that secretly collects information about the user.

Information ____ refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them.

The term, unauthorized access, refers to the use of a computer or its data for unapproved or possibly illegal activities.

____________________ is the process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access.

Which of the following is not an example of a biometric device?