Deck 9: Security and Privacy

Question 1

Smartphones are prone to attacks and are known to have OS flaws.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Read a Web site's piracy rules before providing any personal information.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Hardware theft can take many forms, including individuals making illegal copies of programs to give to friends and businesses installing software on more computers than permitted in the program's end-user license agreement.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Semirugged devices are designed to withstand drops onto concrete, extreme temperature variations, and use while being bounced around over rough terrain in a vehicle.

Question 5

There are many options for protecting yourself against computer monitoring by your employer or the government.

Question 6

Opt-out procedures can be confusing and time consuming, and they do not always work well.

Question 7

The primary function of employee monitoring is to track employee productivity.

Question 8

To protect hardware from damage due to power fluctuations, it is important for all computer users to use a voltage inverter.

Question 9

Public key encryption is also called asymmetric key encryption.

Question 10

Repeated threats or other malicious behavior that poses a credible threat of harm carried out online is referred to as phishing.

Question 11

Keystroke logging software can be used to record e-mail messages and documents before they are encrypted.

Question 12

System failure can occur because of a hardware problem, a software problem, or computer sabotage.

Question 13

Some electronic tools, such as devices used by individuals to eavesdrop on wireless telephone conversations are illegal for individuals to use.

Question 14

The term surveillance refers to unsolicited e-mail sent to a large group of individuals at one time.

Question 15

Security software protects devices against malware and other threats.

Question 16

One advantage of using a biometric access system is its very high accuracy.

Question 17

A disaster recovery plan is also called a business continuity plan.

Question 18

You can order free credit reports online quickly and easily via the AnnualCreditReport.com Web site.

Question 19

A government database is a collection of data about people that is collected and maintained by private industry.

Question 20

Spyware is a possible privacy risk.

Question 21

Unintentional encryption  can result in huge data losses during or after a natural disaster or a terrorist attack. _________________________

Question 22

The term ____ refers to the rights of individuals and companies to control how information about them is collected and used.

A) information privacy
B) information security
C) information piracy
D) digital Counterfeiting

Question 23

To comply with truth-in-advertising laws, a(n) unsubscribe ​e-mail address included in an unsolicited e-mail must be a working address. _________________________

Question 24

The most common security protocol used with secure Web pages is Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) . _________________________

Question 25

Most tracking software do not ____.

A) provide an option to remotely lock the device and display a message
B) send location information about stolen devices to the tracking company
C) survive operating system reinstallations and  hard drive reformats
D) automatically send videos and photos of possible suspects to law enforcement

Question 26

Public video surveillance systems are often used in conjunction with face recognition technology to try to identify known terrorists and other criminals, to identify criminals when their crimes are caught on tape, and to prevent crimes from occurring. _________________________

Question 27

To facilitate using a computer lock, most portable computers today come with a ____-a small opening built into the system unit case designed for computer locks.

A) security slot
B) system port
C) security opening
D) user lock

Question 28

For an even higher level of security than a scheduled backup,  presence backup  can be used. _________________________

Question 29

The hard drives of devices to be disposed of should be destroyed before they are sold or recycled. _________________________

Question 30

For extended power outages,  generators are needed. _________________________

Question 31

Some software tools are designed for recovery, instead of prevention; that is, they are designed to locate lost or stolen hardware. One example is device tracking software . _________________________

Question 32

Mobile device management  software secures and manages the mobile devices used in an organization. _________________________

Question 33

____  refers to the complete malfunction of a computer system.

A) Computer burnout
B) System failure
C) A spike
D) An interrupted power supply

Question 34

A hard drive that uses FDE is often referred to as a(n) ____.

A) full  hard drive
B) tracked  hard drive
C) spiked  hard drive
D) self-encrypting hard drive

Question 35

Numeric passwords are often called  PINs . _________________________

Question 36

Due to the rising number of violent thefts of smartphones in  major U.S. cities, cloud locks  have been receiving increased attention. _________________________

Question 37

A(n)  Trojan horse is a type of malware that masquerades as something else-usually an application program. _________________________

Question 38

Advocates of war driving and cyberstalking  state that, unless individuals or businesses protect their access points, they are welcoming others to use them. _________________________

Question 39

Pharming  ​attacks often increase after the occurrence of large data breaches that expose names and e-mail addresses of individuals, along with the businesses that these individuals patronize. _________________________

Question 40

One of the most obvious types of hardware loss is hardware theft . _________________________

Question 41

Common types of possessed objects are smart cards, RFID-encoded badges, magnetic cards, ____, and smartphones that are swiped through or placed close to a reader to be read.

A) floppy disks
B) IrDa cards
C) hard memories
D) USB security tokens

Question 42

Creating a ____ means making a duplicate copy of important files so you can restore those files if needed.

A) mirror
B) hotspot
C) hot file
D) backup

Question 43

To keep a desktop computer or a server powered up when the electricity goes off in addition to protecting against power fluctuations, a(n) ____, which contains a built-in battery, can be used.

A) UPS
B) surge suppressor
C) voltage controller
D) voltage meter

Question 44

To explain acceptable computer use to their employees, students, or other users, many organizations and educational institutions publish guidelines for behavior, often called ____.

A) codes of conduct
B) use guides
C) social media etiquette
D) operations path

Question 45

When a digitally signed document is received, the recipient's device uses the sender's ____ key to verify the digital signature.

A) private
B) organizational
C) public
D) token

Question 46

Encryption that uses 16-character keys is known as ____ .

A) strong 128-bit encryption
B) strong 256-bit encryption
C) military-strength 512-bit encryption
D) military-strength 1,024-bit encryption

Question 47

____ are used to control access to facilities, devices, computer networks, company databases, Web site accounts, and other assets.

A) Authorization systems
B) Identity management systems
C) Programmed knowledge access systems
D) Access control systems

Question 48

Phishing schemes may use a technique called  ____, which is setting up spoofed Web sites with URLs slightly different from legitimate sites .

A) typosquatting
B) spamming
C) decrypting
D) encoding

Question 49

____ refers to driving around an area with a Wi-Fi-enabled device to find a Wi-Fi network in order to access and use it without authorization.

A) War driving
B) Wi-Fi  driving
C) Wi-Fi finding
D) E-stalking

Question 50

An example of a Wi-Fi security standard is ____.

A) WPA
B) SSL
C) WIP
D) OTP

Question 51

A ____ is a security system that essentially creates a barrier between a computer or a network and the Internet in order to protect against unauthorized access.

A) Trojan horse
B) hub
C) firewall
D) bridge

Question 52

Some worms are specifically written to take advantage of newly discovered ____ in operating systems and e-mail programs before the security  patch to correct that vulnerability is available.

A) scripts
B) applets
C) file indexes
D) security holes

Question 53

____ are designed to withstand much more physical abuse than conventional devices.

A) Secured  devices
B) Ruggedized  devices
C) Malleable  devices
D) Flexible  devices

Question 54

To supplement backup procedures, businesses and other organizations should have a(n) ____.

A) insurance plan
B) continuation rule
C) disaster recovery plan
D) survival guide

Question 55

A fraud or scam carried out through the Internet is a form of ____.

A) e-con
B) dot con
C) dot fraud
D) e-scam

Question 56

____ devices can withstand being dropped or submerged into water.

A) Malleable
B) Partitioned
C) Semirugged
D) Flexible

Question 57

____ is a scam that redirects traffic intended for a commonly used Web site to a spoofed Web site set up in an effort to obtain users' personal information.

A) Framing
B) Pharming
C) Profiling
D) Auctioning

Question 58

Public key encryption utilizes a pair of encryption  keys obtained through ____ .

A) Verizon
B) a Certificate Authority
C) an ISP
D) Microsoft

Question 59

A marketing activity that can be considered a privacy risk is ____.

A) security threads
B) watermarking
C) electronic profiling
D) microprinting

Question 60

A(n) ____ is an alternate location equipped with the computers, cabling, desks, and other equipment necessary to keep a business's operations going.

A) buddy site
B) alternate pad
C) hot site
D) white room

Question 61

By ____, you instruct companies with whom you do business not to share your personal information with third parties.

A) signing piracy agreements
B) opting out
C) contracting legal help
D) e-mailing them

Question 62

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 15-1 IBF Consultants, LLC provides consulting services in privacy and theft deterrence solutions. Another client  has very sensitive data and they are less concerned about recovering any stolen computer than ensuring that the data located on the computer is not compromised. Which technology would be useful in this case?

A) kill switch hard drives
B) surge suppressors
C) DataDots
D) keylogging software

Question 63

Using a private but unsecured Wi-Fi network without authorization is called war driving or ____________________.

Question 64

Computer crime, sometimes referred to as ____________________ includes any illegal act involving a computer.

Question 65

Collecting in-depth information about an individual is known as ____.

A) personal databasing
B) identity theft
C) information piracy
D) electronic profiling

Question 66

____________________  refers to the act of breaking into a computer or network.

Question 67

Computer hardware can ​be damaged by ____________________ fluctuations, heat, dust, static electricity, water, and abuse.

Question 68

Most businesses and Web sites that collect personal information have a(n) ____ that discloses how the personal information you provide will be used.

A) piracy policy
B) security policy
C) identity policy
D) privacy policy

Question 69

Ensuring that the private data stored by a business is adequately protected is increasingly the responsibility of a ____.

A) CEO
B) CIO
C) CPO
D) ​ CSO

Question 70

____ is used specifically for the purpose of recording keystrokes, logging the programs or Web sites accessed, or otherwise monitoring someone's computer activity.

A) Surveillance software
B) Video software
C) Computer monitoring software
D) Audio software

Question 71

For online shopping, signing up for free offers, product registration, and other activities that typically lead to junk e-mail, use a disposable or ____.

A) encrypted e-mail address
B) throw-away e-mail address
C) non-recyclable e-mail address
D) second-hand e-mail address

Question 72

Using the ____ browsing mode offered by some browsers can prevent personal information from being left on a public computer.

A) firewall
B) anonymous
C) private
D) industrial

Question 73

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 15-1 IBF Consultants, LLC provides consulting services in privacy and theft deterrence solutions. One of IBF's clients  owns a large number of expensive electronic devices and would like to be able to secure them in case of theft. IBF advises her to use ____.

A) kill switches
B) surge suppressors
C) cable locks
D) keyloggers

Question 74

One common way to deal with spam that makes it to your computer is to use a(n) ____.

A) e-mail filter
B) war drive
C) encryption scheme
D) hot site

Question 75

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 15-2 Samuel loves to shop online because it allows him to easily compare prices at different retailers and read reviews from other buyers before buying a product. However, Samuel is also concerned about protecting his personal information. To further protect his privacy, Samuel has decided to ____ from certain companies by instructing those companies to not to share his personal information with third parties.

A) opt out
B) disengage
C) build filters
D) block contact

Question 76

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 15-2 Samuel loves to shop online because it allows him to easily compare prices at different retailers and read reviews from other buyers before buying a product. However, Samuel is also concerned about protecting his personal information. In order to lessen the chances of his main e-mail address getting spam, he uses a ____ e-mail address when shopping online.

A) kill switch
B) throw-away
C) permanent
D) keylogging

Question 77

____ is the use of video cameras to monitor activities of individuals, typically for work-related or crime-prevention purposes.

A) Risk monitoring
B) Incident surveillance
C) Multimedia monitoring
D) Video surveillance

Question 78

For monitoring the physical locations of employees, video cameras are often used, but another possibility is the use of ____.

A) proximity cards
B) presence technology
C) face recognition
D) video cards

Question 79

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 15-2 Samuel loves to shop online because it allows him to easily compare prices at different retailers and read reviews from other buyers before buying a product. However, Samuel is also concerned about protecting his personal information. Before providing any personal information on a shopping site, Samuel always reads the Web site's ____.

A) protection history
B) consumer policy
C) privacy record
D) privacy policy

Question 80

A(n) ____________________ is an identification system that requires the individual requesting access to provide information that only the authorized user is supposed to know.