Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about two-step verification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Another term for it is two-factor verification. 
B)  When a system sends an authentication code, it typically does not expire. 
C)  If you sign in from a device you use frequently, you can elect to bypass two-step verification. 
D)  ATMs usually require a two-step verification. 
A)  Another term for it is two-factor verification. 
B)  When a system sends an authentication code, it typically does not expire. 
C)  If you sign in from a device you use frequently, you can elect to bypass two-step verification. 
D)  ATMs usually require a two-step verification.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You realize your computer has been infected with malware. It seems as if someone is controlling your computer from a remote location. What type of malware might you have?

Accepted Answer

A)  worm 
B)  rootkit 
C)  trojan horse 
D)  virus 
A)  worm 
B)  rootkit 
C)  trojan horse 
D)  virus

Question 3

A session cookie stores user names and/or passwords so that users do not need to enter this information every time they sign in to the website.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A(n) ____ license is a legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____ license is a legal agreement...

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes a back door?

Accepted Answer

A)  A file recovery method that circumvents the computer or mobile device's network. 
B)  An invisible image on a website that, if accidentally clicked, downloads a virus to the user's computer or mobile device. 
C)  A hardware device that reinforces security settings on a computer or network. 
D)  A program or set of instructions that allows user to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network. 
A)  A file recovery method that circumvents the computer or mobile device's network. 
B)  An invisible image on a website that, if accidentally clicked, downloads a virus to the user's computer or mobile device. 
C)  A hardware device that reinforces security settings on a computer or network. 
D)  A program or set of instructions that allows user to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network.

Question 6

With a credit card purchase, when users sign their name on a signature capture pad using a stylus, the retailer uses a signature verification system to authenticate the user.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2
You are curious about cloud data privacy, so you do some research on the potential risks, as well as protection methods and regulations.
FERPA regulates the confidentiality of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  criminal records 
B)  students' educational records 
C)  financial transactions 
D)  user names and passwords 
A)  criminal records 
B)  students' educational records 
C)  financial transactions 
D)  user names and passwords

Question 8

Which of the following is not a green computing recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Consolidate servers by using virtualization. 
B)  Use outside air to cool the data center when possible. 
C)  Purchase low-efficiency equipment. 
D)  Use sleep modes and other power management features. 
A)  Consolidate servers by using virtualization. 
B)  Use outside air to cool the data center when possible. 
C)  Purchase low-efficiency equipment. 
D)  Use sleep modes and other power management features.

Question 9

The website for CERT/CC provides information about Internet security breaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

______ is the process of converting data that is readable by humans into encoded characters.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is the process of converting data...

Question 11

The destructive event or prank a malware delivers is its ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The destructive event or prank a malware...

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If the web address of a website begins with https instead of http, what do you know about the website?

Accepted Answer

A)  It likely is spoofed. 
B)  It is secure. 
C)  It provides security services and information. 
D)  It contains encrypted data. 
A)  It likely is spoofed. 
B)  It is secure. 
C)  It provides security services and information. 
D)  It contains encrypted data.

Question 13

An iris recognition system uses technology to read patterns in the user's ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  eye 
B)  fingerprints 
C)  signature 
D)  face 
A)  eye 
B)  fingerprints 
C)  signature 
D)  face

Question 14

A(n) ______ is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specification is ethical/unethical or allowed/not allowed.

Accepted Answer

A)  IP 
B)  EULA 
C)  electronic profile 
D)  code of conduct 
A)  IP 
B)  EULA 
C)  electronic profile 
D)  code of conduct

Question 15

A(n) ______ demands payment to stop an attack.

Accepted Answer

A)  hacker 
B)  cracker 
C)  script kiddie 
D)  cyberextortionist 
A)  hacker 
B)  cracker 
C)  script kiddie 
D)  cyberextortionist

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to ensure your wireless network is secure. Which of the following should you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Retain the default administrative password. 
B)  Choose a secure location for your wireless router. 
C)  Broadcast the SSID. 
D)  Enable an encryption method such as WPA2. 
A)  Retain the default administrative password. 
B)  Choose a secure location for your wireless router. 
C)  Broadcast the SSID. 
D)  Enable an encryption method such as WPA2.

Question 17

Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2
You are curious about cloud data privacy, so you do some research on the potential risks, as well as protection methods and regulations.
Which of the following is NOT true about cloud data privacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Law enforcement officials cannot access email messages stored on the cloud without informing the user first. 
B)  The company storing the data must protect against data loss due to physical disasters. 
C)  When transferring data over a network to the cloud, the data should be encrypted and authenticated. 
D)  Cloud storage companies have increased their privacy and security features in recent years. 
A)  Law enforcement officials cannot access email messages stored on the cloud without informing the user first. 
B)  The company storing the data must protect against data loss due to physical disasters. 
C)  When transferring data over a network to the cloud, the data should be encrypted and authenticated. 
D)  Cloud storage companies have increased their privacy and security features in recent years.

Question 18

If your computer's operating system provides a personal firewall, you do not need to disable it if you are using a third-party firewall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Social ______ is defined as gaining unauthorized access to or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of another person.

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulation 
B)  engineering 
C)  hacking 
D)  misdirection 
A)  manipulation 
B)  engineering 
C)  hacking 
D)  misdirection

Question 20

PIN stands for personal identification ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  number 
B)  name 
C)  network 
D)  note 
A)  number 
B)  name 
C)  network 
D)  note

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about two-step verification?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You realize your computer has been infected with malware. It seems as if someone is controlling your computer from a remote location. What type of malware might you have?

A session cookie stores user names and/or passwords so that users do not need to enter this information every time they sign in to the website.

A(n) ____ license is a legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes a back door?

With a credit card purchase, when users sign their name on a signature capture pad using a stylus, the retailer uses a signature verification system to authenticate the user.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 You are curious about cloud data privacy, so you do some research on the potential risks, as well as protection methods and regulations. FERPA regulates the confidentiality of ______.

Which of the following is not a green computing recommendation?

The website for CERT/CC provides information about Internet security breaches.

______ is the process of converting data that is readable by humans into encoded characters.

The destructive event or prank a malware delivers is its ______.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If the web address of a website begins with https instead of http, what do you know about the website?

An iris recognition system uses technology to read patterns in the user's ______.

A(n) ______ is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specification is ethical/unethical or allowed/not allowed.

A(n) ______ demands payment to stop an attack.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to ensure your wireless network is secure. Which of the following should you NOT do?

Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 You are curious about cloud data privacy, so you do some research on the potential risks, as well as protection methods and regulations. Which of the following is NOT true about cloud data privacy?

If your computer's operating system provides a personal firewall, you do not need to disable it if you are using a third-party firewall.

Social ______ is defined as gaining unauthorized access to or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of another person.

PIN stands for personal identification ______.

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Exam 5: Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about two-step verification?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You realize your computer has been infected with malware. It seems as if someone is controlling your computer from a remote location. What type of malware might you have?

A session cookie stores user names and/or passwords so that users do not need to enter this information every time they sign in to the website.

A(n) ____ license is a legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes a back door?

With a credit card purchase, when users sign their name on a signature capture pad using a stylus, the retailer uses a signature verification system to authenticate the user.

Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 You are curious about cloud data privacy, so you do some research on the potential risks, as well as protection methods and regulations. FERPA regulates the confidentiality of ______.

Which of the following is not a green computing recommendation?

The website for CERT/CC provides information about Internet security breaches.

______ is the process of converting data that is readable by humans into encoded characters.

The destructive event or prank a malware delivers is its ______.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If the web address of a website begins with https instead of http, what do you know about the website?

An iris recognition system uses technology to read patterns in the user's ______.

A(n) ______ is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specification is ethical/unethical or allowed/not allowed.

A(n) ______ demands payment to stop an attack.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to ensure your wireless network is secure. Which of the following should you NOT do?

Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 You are curious about cloud data privacy, so you do some research on the potential risks, as well as protection methods and regulations. Which of the following is NOT true about cloud data privacy?

If your computer's operating system provides a personal firewall, you do not need to disable it if you are using a third-party firewall.

Social ______ is defined as gaining unauthorized access to or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of another person.

PIN stands for personal identification ______.

Introducing Todays Technologies

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