Question 1

Which of the following is generally not true in regard to trade secrets?

Accepted Answer

All the statements A, B, C, and D are generally true regarding trade secrets. Therefore, "None of the above" is the correct choice as none of the statements are generally false.

Question 2

Which of the following would not be considered in the "trade secret" category?

Accepted Answer

Trade secrets typically include information that provides a business advantage and is not generally known. Salary data, market surveys, personnel matters, and customer usage evaluations can all be considered trade secrets if they are confidential and provide a competitive edge. Therefore, none of the options listed would inherently fall outside the trade secret category.

Question 3

Which of the following applies to the laser as a means of communication?

Accepted Answer

Lasers require line of sight for transmission, poor weather can interfere with the beam, and intercepting the beam without detection is difficult, making all options applicable.

Question 4

What is most likely the main reason for loss of sensitive information?

Accepted Answer

An employee's loose lips and inadvertent disclosure are common reasons for loss of sensitive information. While industrial espionage and deliberate theft by an outsider are also potential threats, they are less common than internal issues caused by employee negligence or human error. Therefore, option E (Both B and C) is the most likely main reason for loss of sensitive information.

Question 5

A general defect of manual identification systems is that:

Accepted Answer

The statement "Once issued, they tend to remain valid indefinitely" points to a general defect of manual identification systems, which is that they lack expiration dates or mechanisms to easily revoke or update them.

Question 6

Proprietary information is:

Accepted Answer

Proprietary information refers to any information that an enterprise considers relevant to its status or operations, which may include trade secrets, business plans, or other confidential business information.

Question 7

Which of the following is generally not allowed to be disclosed on an employment questionnaire?

Accepted Answer

Prior arrests are generally not allowed to be disclosed on an employment questionnaire unless they are relevant to the job being applied for. Current residence, references, and prior employment are commonly requested on employment questionnaires.

Question 8

Electromagnetic radiation is detectable electromagnetic energy that is generated by electronic information processing devices. Which' of the following is used to protect very sensitive equipment?

Accepted Answer

Tempest shielding is used to protect very sensitive equipment from electromagnetic radiation. It is designed to prevent electromagnetic emissions from escaping or entering equipment. A current carrier device is not used for this purpose, and pneumatic cavity shielding and pen register shielding are not relevant to the protection of electronic equipment from electromagnetic radiation.

Question 9

The process of combining a number of transmission into one composite signal to be sent over one link is called:

Accepted Answer

Multiplexing combines multiple signals into one composite signal to be transmitted over a single link.

Question 10

Sound waves too high in frequency to be heard by the human ear, generally above 20 kHz, are known as:

Accepted Answer

Sound waves above 20 kHz are considered to be ultrasonic waves, as they are too high in frequency to be detected by the human ear. Option A is not specific enough, option B refers to a different type of wave, and option D is not a commonly used term. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Question 11

According to the "restatement of the law of torts," a trade secret is:

Accepted Answer

According to the "restatement of the law of torts," a trade secret is defined as "any formula, pattern, device, or compilation of information that is used in one's business and that gives that business an opportunity to gain an advantage over competitors who do not know or use it." Choice A is too broad, as not all information about a company is a trade secret. Choice C is incorrect, as trade secrets are not registered with the U.S. Patent Office. Therefore, the best choice is B, which accurately defines a trade secret.

Question 12

A trade secret may be:

Accepted Answer

A trade secret can be any confidential information that provides a competitive advantage to a business. This can include formulas, processes, patterns, and customer lists. Therefore, all of the options listed in A through D can be considered trade secrets.

Question 13

The practice of preventing unauthorized persons from gaining information by analyzing electromagnetic emanations from electronic equipment is often termed:

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe the practice of preventing unauthorized persons from gaining information by analyzing electromagnetic emanations from electronic equipment is TEMPEST. Therefore, the correct choice is C. A is incorrect as bugging refers to the illegal act of secretly installing devices to overhear conversations. B is incorrect as veiling is not a term used in this context. D and E are incorrect as only C is the correct answer.

Question 14

It is important for employees to know whether confidential information is a trade secret, or some other confidential material, because:

Accepted Answer

All the options correctly describe the implications of whether confidential information is classified as a trade secret or not, affecting how it can be legally protected and the consequences of its disclosure.

Question 15

Which of the following is not a correct statement as a general rule involving the protection of proprietary information?

Accepted Answer

Agreements to be bound to secrecy may be implied from acts rather than always having to be in writing.

Question 16

Any formula, pattern, device, or compilation of information that is used in one's business and that gives you an opportunity to gain an advantage over competitors who do not use it or know about it is:

Accepted Answer

A trade secret is any confidential information that is valuable to your business and is not generally known or discoverable by others who could profit from its use. A trade secret can be formulas, patterns, compilations, programs, devices, methods, techniques, or processes that are used in the operation of the business and that are kept secret to give the business a competitive advantage. Unlike patents, trademarks, and copyrights, trade secrets are not registered or publicly disclosed, and they protect confidential information indefinitely, as long as the information is not made public or otherwise discovered by competitors.

Question 17

Which of the following should be part of an effective information security program?

Accepted Answer

An effective information security program should include pre-employment screening to ensure that employees with a history of criminal activity or security violations are not hired. It should also include nondisclosure agreements from employees to protect sensitive information. Employee awareness programs can help employees understand their roles and responsibilities in protecting information. Finally, policy and procedural statements on the recognition, classification, and handling of sensitive information can ensure that all employees understand the importance of protecting sensitive information and are aware of the proper procedures for doing so. Therefore, all of the above options should be part of an effective information security program.

Question 18

When a loss of proprietary information is discovered, which of the following steps should be taken first?

Accepted Answer

All of the steps are important to take when a loss of proprietary information is discovered.

Question 19

The class of person under a duty to safeguard a proprietary secret is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

The term "fiduciary" typically refers to a person who is in a position of trust and owes a duty of loyalty and confidentiality to another person or organization. This can include employees, executives, or board members who have access to proprietary information and are expected to protect it. While agents, proprietary security employees, and business associates may also have access to sensitive information, they may not necessarily be considered fiduciaries unless they have a specific duty to safeguard that information. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Question 20

To effectively involve the law for the protection of sensitive information, the owner of the proprietary information must be able to show "objective indications of attempts to protect secrecy." Which of the following has been recognized in the past as such an indication?

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are recognized as objective indications of attempts to protect secrecy and can be used as evidence in legal cases involving the protection of sensitive information.

Exam 1: ASIS Certified Protection Professional