Exam 8: Protecting People and Information

What is a computer virus?

What techniques do "phishers" use?

A(n) _____ consists of one line of information for every visitor to a Web site and is usually stored on a Web server.

A worm hides your identity from the Web sites you visit.

_____ is software that comes hidden in free downloadable software and collects information about you and your computer and reports it to someone without your permission.

Identity theft occurs when someone forges your identity for fraudulent purposes.

If you were typing a sensitive message to your manager and you wanted to ensure that no one could read it but the person you were sending it to, what should you do to the message?

Spam is unsolicited e-mail that advertises goods and services.

The _____ says that you may use copyrighted material in certain situations - for example, in the creation of new work or, within certain limits, for teaching purposes.

A(n) _____ captures screen images.

How do business monitor email?

With respect to the circumstances that surround making an ethical decision, _____ refers to the number of people affected by your action.

Which of the following is a knowledgeable computer user who breaks into your computer because of philosophical or political reasons?

What is identity theft?

Who uses hacking code on Web sites to click-and-point their way into systems to cause damage or spread viruses?

Copyright statements vary in their details. For example, some allow installation of a single software application on multiple machines and some don't.

What is unsolicited email from businesses that advertise goods and services?

Which of the following cannot be used for biometrics?

Companies can monitor employee e-mail by using software to track the amount of e-mail activity associated with specific addresses.

_____ is a program, when installed on a computer, records every keystroke and mouse click.