Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Hardware theft is a very common and prominent form of hardware loss, where a physical device or equipment is stolen by someone.

Question 2

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 3

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 can help locate a lost or stolen device by using GPS or Wi-Fi signals to pinpoint its location, increasing the chances of it being recovered.

Question 4

Our networked society has raised a number of ____ concerns.
A)privacy
B)patent
C)hardware theft
D)software quality

Accepted Answer

Our networked society has raised a lot of privacy concerns. As more and more information is shared online and on social media, individuals' personal information and data can be at risk of being accessed and used by third parties without their knowledge or consent. Thus, privacy has become a major issue in modern society. The other options, patent, hardware theft, and software quality, are also important concerns in the tech industry, but they are not as directly related to the impact of networking as privacy issues.

Question 5

____ can be used to secure portable computers, external hard drives, and other portable pieces of hardware to a table or other object.
A)Surge suppressors
B)Password locks
C)Spike suppressors
D)Cable locks

Accepted Answer

Cable locks can be used to physically attach portable devices to a table or other object, preventing theft or unauthorized removal. Surge suppressors and spike suppressors protect electronic devices from power surges, while password locks provide digital security. However, none of these options physically secure the device to a specific location.

Question 6

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

A working unsubscribe e-mail address must be provided in unsolicited e-mails according to truth-in-advertising laws.

Question 7

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.
A)50 feet
B)1,000 feet
C)100 feet
D)2 miles

Accepted Answer

The answer of New security risks are revealed all the...

Question 8

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

Using microprinting, watermarks, and other difficult-to-reproduce content are common prevention measures against the counterfeiting of documents like checks and ID cards.

Question 9

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 10

Spam sent via IM is called sim . _________________________

Accepted Answer

Spam sent via IM is actually called "spim", not "sim".

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Cable

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. It is legal to use computer monitoring software on your own computer and on the computers of your employees, as long as you have informed them about it and obtained their consent. However, it is illegal to use such software without proper disclosure and consent, as it may violate their privacy rights.

Question 13

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.
A)security slot
B)cable anchor
C)security opening
D)user lock

Accepted Answer

The term "security slot" is commonly used to refer to the small opening built into the system unit case designed for computer locks. It allows users to secure their computer hardware by attaching a cable lock or other locking device to the slot.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A head crash occurs when the read/write heads of a hard drive come into contact with the surface of the hard disk, often causing data loss and physical damage to the drive.

Question 15

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

Generators can provide backup power to facilities that require uninterrupted power supply.

Question 16

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 keep a log of keystrokes, record activities, take screen shots, and perform various other monitoring functions.

Question 17

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 18

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.
A)software piracy
B)interrupted power
C)spikes
D)system failure

Accepted Answer

The sentence begins by saying "Although many of us may prefer not to think about it" which implies that the topic is something negative or unwanted. The options presented all relate to potential problems with computer systems, but only "system failure" refers specifically to a complete malfunction of the computer itself. Therefore, choice D is the best answer.

Question 19

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

This statement is true. Public video surveillance systems are commonly used with face recognition technology for a variety of security purposes.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

wiped

Quiz 5: Computer Security and Privacy