Deck 31: Security, Privacy, and Ethics Online

Question 1

Phishing is a way hackers can trick e-mail users into sharing personal information. ____________________

Answer 1

True

Question 2

A site license is needed when you purchase software for your home computer.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

A cookie is an important file stored on your desktop that collects keystroke information.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Two-step verification requires more than just a password to authenticate your identity on a Web site.

Question 5

Keylogging is a way to block content being passed through the Internet. _______________________

Question 6

A ____ is a malicious program that records your keystrokes to keep track of information such as credit card and account numbers.

A) keylogger
B) hijacker
C) spyware
D) sniffer

Question 7

Public domain software provides remote access to software applications on the Internet. ____________________

Question 8

A time bomb virus replicates itself and consumes the computer's resources, resulting in a computer slowdown.

Question 9

If a network is small, a(n) hardware firewall is sufficient. _______________________

Question 10

Identity theft is an example of unethical behavior.

Question 11

A strong password contains all of the following EXCEPT: ____.

A) personal information, such as a birth date
B) at least eight characters
C) at least one special character, such as @ or *
D) letters and numbers

Question 12

An End User License Agreement is a contract between you and your Internet service provider.

Question 13

Computer hacking involves invading someone else's computer without his or her permission. _______________________

Question 14

A virus is a program written by a hacker to corrupt data on a computer.

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true regarding computer hacking?

A) The FBI has a cybercrime branch.
B) Hackers are usually computer novices.
C) Hackers steal, change, or damage data.
D) Hacking causes millions of dollars of damage each year.

Question 16

A software firewall is more secure and easier to monitor for large networks.

Question 17

SSL technology is used to wipe data from your computer so you can reformat the hard drive.

Question 18

An ergonomic workstation requires a wireless connection.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using network protection?

A) Reset any default passwords on your wireless router.
B) Enable encryption software.
C) Create strong passwords.
D) Keep your network running at all times.

Question 20

In the workplace, turning on _____ controls who can use the Internet and when.

A) spyware
B) malware
C) filtering
D) keylogging

Question 21

Abby is a human resource director. She is preparing a presentation on ergonomics and responsible computer use for an upcoming employee meeting. The best position for a monitor is _____.

A) directly in front of the user, with the bottom of the monitor positioned at eye level
B) to the left of the user, with the top of the monitor positioned at eye level
C) to the right of the user, with the monitor centered at eye level
D) directly in front of the user, with the top of the monitor positioned at eye level

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a type of virus?

A) worm
B) Trojan horse
C) time bomb
D) cookie

Question 23

Joanna is a responsible and secure computer user. Joanna wants to make sure her password is strong, so she does all of the following EXCEPT: ______.

A) uses a number she can easily remember like her birthdate
B) includes at least one letter, number, and special character
C) uses at least 8 characters
D) uses upper- and lowercase letters

Question 24

A ____ program can take control of your browser.

A) keylogger
B) hijacker
C) spyware
D) sniffer

Question 25

A(n) ____________________ can provide a Web site owner with information about you and your preferences.

Question 26

_______________________ design adapts equipment and the workplace to fit the worker and helps prevent RSIs.

Question 27

When a URL begins with https://, it indicates the Web site is _____.

A) phishing for information
B) filtered
C) secure
D) backed up

Question 28

Abby is a human resource director. She is preparing a presentation on ergonomics and responsible computer use for an upcoming employee meeting. Abby tells employees that they should do all of the following EXCEPT: ____.

A) Use keyboard trays, if possible.
B) Sit at least 20 inches away from the computer screen.
C) When they find a computer position that feels comfortable, sit in the same position for your entire computer session.
D) Be sure not to obstruct air vents on your notebook computer.

Question 29

_____ technology uses public key encryption.

A) Send Secure Layer
B) Safe Secure Locket
C) Sensitive Layer Locket
D) Secure Sockets Layer

Question 30

Joanna is a responsible and secure computer user. Joanna knows that all of the following are true about securing data EXCEPT: ____.

A) Companies often establish password-protected locations on hard drives.
B) It is always evident when some kind of computer crime or intrusion has occurred.
C) Unauthorized access is more likely to occur by people gaining access through a written or shared password than by people guessing your username or password.
D) You should change your password frequently.

Question 31

An electronic document called a(n) ____________________ verifies the identity of a person or company and confirms that they own a public key.

Question 32

A virus that releases itself on a specific date is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 33

Reproducing and distributing music without the permission of the artist is called software ____________________.

Question 34

The accompanying figure shows a workstation that ____.

A) follows ergonomic design
B) is protected by biometrics
C) is likely to cause RSIs
D) all of the above

Question 35

Explain the purpose of an End User License Agreement. List three different types of software licensing available and how they work.

Question 36

The accompanying figure shows a likely ____ scheme.

A) sniffing
B) phishing
C) hijacking
D) adware

Question 37

Which of the following is true about viruses?

A) Viruses are attached to files.
B) You can inadvertently run a virus program by opening an e-mail message or attachment.
C) To protect against viruses, you should use strong passwords.
D) All of the above are true.

Question 38

A _____ is an act intended to deceive or defraud users.

A) virus
B) sniffer
C) hoax
D) hacker

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable way to protect a system?

A) Update software once a year.
B) Install the latest security updates for your operating system.
C) Set strong passwords.
D) Install antivirus software.

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT true about securing data?

A) Use an alias when communicating on a blog or social network.
B) The security and privacy of personal information on the Internet is getting worse all the time.
C) Verify that you log off a computer used in a public place such as a library.
D) All of the above are true.