Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Unintentional encryption does not directly cause data losses; rather, it may lead to data being inaccessible or unreadable without the proper decryption key. Data losses during or after a natural disaster or terrorist attack are more directly caused by physical damage to storage media or infrastructure disruptions.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The term "information privacy" specifically pertains to the rights of individuals and organizations to protect their personal and sensitive information from being accessed, collected, and used by unauthorized individuals or entities. Information security is broader in scope and includes not just privacy but also protection of information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. Information piracy and digital counterfeiting are not related to the protection of personal information but rather refer to illegal actions related to copying and distributing copyrighted materials.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

This is true. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that all commercial emails include an unsubscribe option, and that this option must be a functioning email address or link.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The most common security protocol now used with secure Web pages is Transport Layer Security (TLS), which has largely superseded Secure Sockets Layer (SSL).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Most tracking software do not automatically send videos and photos of possible suspects to law enforcement. The other options are features that some tracking software do offer.

Question 6

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. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Public video surveillance systems are commonly used with face recognition technology for the purposes stated above.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The term "security slot" is commonly used to describe the small opening built into the system unit case designed for computer locks. This slot allows users to secure their portable computers to a desk or other fixed object, reducing the risk of theft or loss. The other options (system port, security opening, user lock) do not accurately describe this feature.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Presence backup is not a recognized term in data security or backup strategies; scheduled backups and real-time backups (or continuous data protection) are commonly used for varying levels of security and data recovery needs.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The hard drives of devices to be disposed...

Question 10

For extended power outages,  generators are needed. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Generators are typically used during extended power outages to provide temporary power until regular power is restored.

Question 11

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 . _________________________

Accepted Answer

Device tracking software is designed to track and locate lost or stolen hardware, making it a tool for recovery rather than prevention.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Mobile device management software is designed to provide security and management for the mobile devices used in an organization, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. This software helps to enforce policies around device usage, app installations and updates, data protection, and network access. It also enables IT teams to remotely manage and troubleshoot devices, perform software updates and patches, and control access to company data and resources. Overall, mobile device management software is an essential tool for modern organizations to ensure the security, compliance, and efficiency of their mobile device environments.

Question 13

____  refers to the complete malfunction of a computer system.
A) Computer burnout
B) System failure
C) A spike
D) An interrupted power supply

Accepted Answer

System failure refers to the complete malfunction of a computer system, which could be caused by a variety of factors such as hardware failure, software crash, or power outage. However, A, C, and D are more specific terms that may not encompass all possible causes of a system failure.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

FDE stands for Full Disk Encryption, and a hard drive that uses FDE is often referred to as a self-encrypting hard drive, which encrypts all data on the drive automatically. Therefore, the best choice is D.

Question 15

Numeric passwords are often called  PINs . _________________________

Accepted Answer

Numeric passwords are often referred to as PINs (Personal Identification Numbers).

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Due to the rising number of violent...

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A Trojan horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program or software in order to trick users into downloading it and gaining access to their devices or systems.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

War driving and cyberstalking are generally considered unethical and illegal activities. Advocates for ethical hacking and cybersecurity emphasize the importance of protecting access points, not exploiting unprotected ones.

Question 19

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. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Pharming  ​attacks often increase after the occurrence of large...

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Hardware theft is a common type of hardware loss where the physical device is stolen or lost.

Quiz 9: Security and Privacy

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

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

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

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

Most tracking software do not ____.

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. _________________________

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.

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

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

For extended power outages, generators are needed. _________________________

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 . _________________________

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

____ refers to the complete malfunction of a computer system.

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

Numeric passwords are often called PINs . _________________________

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

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

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

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. _________________________

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

Quiz 9: Security and Privacy

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

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

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

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

Most tracking software do not ____.

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. _________________________

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.

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

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

For extended power outages, generators are needed. _________________________

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 . _________________________

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

____ refers to the complete malfunction of a computer system.

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

Numeric passwords are often called PINs . _________________________

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

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

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

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. _________________________

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

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

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. _________________________