Question 1

If your identity is stolen, what is the first thing you should do?

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Question 2

A(n)__________ is a computer to which you connect, which in turn connects to the website you wish to visit.

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A proxy server acts as an intermediate server between a user and a web server to access resources that the user is otherwise unable to access. The user connects to the proxy server, which then connects to the website on behalf of the user. Therefore, option A - proxy server - is the correct answer. Option B - Internet server - is incorrect as it is not a standalone term. Option C - Intermediate server - is a vague term and may not be specifically relevant to this context. Option D - Backbone server - is incorrect as it is used for routing internet traffic between different networks. Option E - E-mail server - is not relevant to the given context.

Question 3

_____________ is an example of a behavioural action you can take to protect your information assets.

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Question 4

A(n)___________ refers to software installed on your computer that controls communications to and from your computer by permitting or denying communications based on your security settings.

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The description given in the question matches the definition of a personal firewall. It controls communication to and from the computer by allowing or denying access based on security settings. Therefore, Option E, personal firewall, is the best choice.

Question 5

Which of the following is a good password?

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Question 6

_____________ is an example of a computer-based action you can take to protect your information assets.

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Installing antivirus software is a computer-based action that can protect your information assets by detecting and blocking malicious software that may compromise the security of your data. Having your picture on your credit card, limiting debit card use, and knowing credit card billing cycles are all measures that can help protect your financial information but are not computer-based actions.

Question 7

Methods you should use to protect your portable devices and information include all of the following except:

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All of the methods listed (A through D) are legitimate ways to protect portable devices and the information on them. Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security beyond just a password, not leaving devices in plain view reduces the risk of theft, keeping devices in inconspicuous containers further decreases the chance of them being stolen, and encrypting the hard drive protects the data even if the device is stolen.

Question 8

___________ is an example of a behavioural action you can take to protect your information assets.

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Question 9

Which of the following attacks is most closely associated with downloading and installing patches immediately?

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Zero-day attacks are attacks that take advantage of a vulnerability that is unknown to the software developer or vendor, and therefore there is no patch available to fix the vulnerability. Downloading and installing patches immediately can help protect against known vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of a zero-day attack succeeding.

Question 10

Your little brother came for a visit and used your laptop. You didn't think anything of it at the time, but now your laptop is running really slow. Which of the following statements is false?

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All of these statements are false because: A) Anti-malware software might not block all worms, especially new or sophisticated ones. B) Anti-spam software targets spam emails, not necessarily Trojans, which can be delivered in various ways. C) Merely visiting websites can still lead to malware infections through drive-by downloads or malicious ads. D) Even files from trusted sources can be infected if the sender's system is compromised.

Question 11

Which of the following is not a reason to install proactive intrusion detection and prevention software on your computer?

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Proactive intrusion detection and prevention software is not specifically designed to reduce vulnerability to distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, which typically require network-level solutions.

Question 12

A _______ cookie either originates on, or is sent to, a different website than the one you are currently viewing.

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A third-party cookie is a type of cookie that is created by a website other than the one you are currently visiting. Third-party cookies are often used for advertising and tracking purposes.

Question 13

Personal firewalls perform all of the following functions except:

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Personal firewalls are not designed to seek out the origin of malware; that is the role of antivirus software. Personal firewalls primarily function to block unauthorized access to a computer through inbound and outbound connections, alert the user of suspicious activity, and notify the user when a program or connection is attempting something unwanted.

Question 14

_______ software logs keystrokes, e-mails, applications, windows, websites, Internet connection, passwords, chat conversations, webcams, and screenshots.

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Monitoring software logs a wide range of user activity, including keystrokes, emails, applications, windows, websites, Internet connection, passwords, chat conversations, webcams, and screenshots. Firewalls, anti-malware, content-filtering, and anti-spyware software are not designed to log such detailed user activity.

Question 15

You got careless and left your laptop in a taxi back from the airport. However, you aren't too worried about your information. Which of the following should not be a reason for your attitude?

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Encrypting personal information, backing up files, requiring a password at startup, and having trace software are all security measures that can help protect your information if your laptop is lost. However, naming a file with passwords in a way that might attract attention (like "BirthdaysToRemember") does not protect your information and could actually make it easier for someone to find and access your sensitive data.

Question 16

A ______ cookie either originates on, or is sent to, the website that you are currently viewing.

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A first-party cookie is a cookie that is created by the website that you are currently visiting or interacting with.

Question 17

For security in your wireless computing, you should use the _____ encryption standard, rather than the older _____ encryption standard.

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WPA2 is the newer and more secure encryption standard, while WEP is considered easily crackable and should not be used for wireless security.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about companies that provide proactive protection of your information assets is not correct?

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Companies that provide proactive protection of your information assets typically work in partnership with the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian) to monitor their clients' credit files. They do not operate independently of these agencies. Therefore, statement C is not correct.

Question 19

Content-filtering software performs all of the following functions except:

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Content-filtering software does not necessarily proactively monitor computers to protect against malware attacks. Its main function is to filter and block access to undesirable websites and content, record web activity, and in some cases, record chat conversations. Malware protection is typically handled by antivirus software.

Question 20

The first step to recover from identity theft is ____________.

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Quiz 18: Technology Guide 5 Protecting Your Information Assets