Question 1

Prevention measures against the counterfeiting of documents-such as checks and identification cards-include using microprinting, watermarks, and other difficult-to-reproduce content. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Microprinting and watermarks are commonly used methods to prevent counterfeiting of documents. Other techniques such as holograms, special inks, and security threads may also be used.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The term commonly used for the opening built into computer system unit cases designed for locks is "security slot". Therefore, the best choice for this question is A.

Question 3

Our networked society has raised a number of ____ concerns.

Accepted Answer

With the increasing prevalence and amount of personal data being shared online, privacy concerns have become a major issue in our networked society.

Question 4

Presence backup enables data backups to be made on a continual basis so that data can be recovered from any point in time, even just a few minutes ago, when needed. _________________________

Accepted Answer

CDP, Continuous data protection, Continuous data protection (CDP), CDP (Continuous data protection)

Question 5

Chain locks can be used to secure computers and other hardware. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Cable

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

wiped

Question 7

It is illegal to use computer monitoring software on your own computer or on the computers of your employees. _________________________

Accepted Answer

legal

Question 8

Mobile device protection software can remotely lock down a lost or stolen phone, display a message on the phone containing instructions for returning the device, and / or play a sound to help the owner locate the phone if it is nearby. _________________________

Accepted Answer

management

Question 9

To provide continuous power to facilities (such as hospitals, nuclear power plants, and business data centers) that cannot afford to be without power for any period of time, generators can be used. _________________________

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Generators can provide continuous power to facilities that cannot afford to be without power for any period of time like hospitals, nuclear power plants, and business data centers.

Question 10

A(n) head crash occurs when a hard drive's read / write heads actually touch the surface of a hard disk. _________________________

Accepted Answer

This is true. When the read/write heads make physical contact with the disk surface, it can cause damage to both the heads and the disk, potentially leading to data loss or corruption.

Question 11

Spam sent via IM is called sim. _________________________

Accepted Answer

spim

Question 12

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 to ensure that recipients can easily unsubscribe from future unsolicited emails and to prevent spam or fraudulent activity.

Question 13

Although many of us may prefer not to think about it, ____-the complete malfunction of a computer system-and other types of computer-related disasters do happen.

Accepted Answer

The phrase "complete malfunction of a computer system" specifically points towards a system failure as the most likely option. Software piracy, interrupted power, and spikes may also cause issues with a computer system, but they are not equivalent to a complete malfunction or failure.

Question 14

One software tool that can be used to help increase the chances of a stolen or lost device being recovered is device tracking software. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Device tracking software allows the owner to track the location of their device, lock or erase its contents, and in some cases even remotely take pictures or videos to identify the thief. This increases the chances of the device being recovered if it is lost or stolen.

Question 15

Computer monitoring programs can keep a log of all computer keystrokes performed on a computer, record the activities taking place, take screen shots of the screen at specified intervals, and more. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Computer monitoring programs have the capability to record all computer keystrokes, activities, take screenshots, and more as per their configuration.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Hardware theft is a common type of hardware loss.

Question 17

____ can be used to secure portable computers, external hard drives, and other portable pieces of hardware to a table or other object.

Accepted Answer

Cable locks can be used to physically secure portable devices to a table or other object, making it more difficult for thieves to steal them. Surge suppressors and spike suppressors are used to protect electronic devices from power fluctuations, but they do not provide physical security. Password locks are useful for securing access to a device or its data, but they do not prevent theft.

Question 18

New security risks are revealed all the time. For instance, it was recently discovered that data from some unencrypted smart meters can be accessed from nearly ____ away, enabling would-be burglars to monitor homes to see if they are occupied based on electricity usage within the homes.

Accepted Answer

Smart meters can transmit data over significant distances, and in this context, 1,000 feet is a plausible range for accessing unencrypted data, allowing potential burglars to monitor home occupancy.

Question 19

C-level attacks can occur because of a natural disaster (such as a tornado, fire, flood, or hurricane), sabotage, or terrorist attack. _________________________

Accepted Answer

System failure

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Public video surveillance systems are commonly used for identifying criminals and preventing crimes, and are often paired with face recognition technology.

Quiz 15: Computer Security and Privacy