Question 1

____ are used for marketing purposes, such as sending advertisements that fit each individual's interests or trying to sign people up over the phone for some type of service.
A)Government databases
B)Marketing databases
C)Educational databases
D)Research databases

Accepted Answer

Marketing databases are specifically designed for marketing purposes, such as collecting customer data and analyzing it to better target advertisements and other promotional materials. Government databases, educational databases, and research databases all serve different and distinct purposes that may not be related to marketing.

Question 2

A(n)____ is an alternate location equipped with the computers, cabling, desks, and other equipment necessary to keep a business's operations going.
A)buddy site
B)alternate pad
C)hot site
D)white room

Accepted Answer

A hot site is a fully equipped alternate location where a business can continue operations in the event of a disaster or disruption at the primary site. It has all the necessary equipment, such as computers, cabling, desks, and other resources, to ensure business continuity. Buddy site may refer to a temporary site where employees can work remotely, alternate pad is not a commonly used term in this context, and a white room refers to a clean, sterile environment typically used in manufacturing or research settings.

Question 3

A marketing activity that can be considered a privacy risk is ____.
A)security threads
B)watermarking
C)electronic profiling
D)microprinting

Accepted Answer

Electronic profiling involves collecting and analyzing data about an individual to make informed decisions about their preferences and behaviors. This can be a privacy risk if personal information is collected without the individual's consent or knowledge. Security threads, watermarking, and microprinting are all techniques that enhance the security and authenticity of documents or products and do not involve collecting personal information.

Question 4

Collecting in-depth information about an individual is known as ____.
A)personal databasing
B)identity theft
C)information piracy
D)electronic profiling

Accepted Answer

Collecting in-depth information about an individual is known as electronic profiling. Personal databasing refers to the act of creating a collection of data about an individual, while identity theft and information piracy refer to illegal activities.

Question 5

____ devices are designed to withstand much more physical abuse than conventional devices.
A)Secured
B)Ruggedized
C)Malleable
D)Flexible

Accepted Answer

The word "ruggedized" means designed to withstand rough treatment or damage. Therefore, ruggedized devices are built to be tougher and withstand more physical abuse than conventional devices. The other options, secured, malleable, and flexible, do not necessarily imply increased durability or resistance to damage, so B is the best choice.

Question 6

Laptop ____ protect portable computers from scratches and other damage when they are carried in a conventional briefcase or bag.
A)pads
B)sleeves
C)pillows
D)cushions

Accepted Answer

Laptop sleeves are designed specifically to protect laptops from scratches and damage when they are carried in a bag or briefcase. Pads, pillows, and cushions may offer some protection, but they are not specifically designed for this purpose and may not fit a laptop properly.

Question 7

For online shopping, signing up for free offers, discussion groups, product registration, and other activities that typically lead to junk e-mail, use a disposable or ____.
A)junkie e-mail address
B)throw-away e-mail address
C)one-use e-mail address
D)second-hand e-mail address

Accepted Answer

A throw-away or disposable email address can be used for activities that may result in spam or junk email. This helps to separate these types of emails from important ones in your primary email account. One-use or second-hand email addresses may also work, but the term "throw-away" implies that the email address can be easily discarded or abandoned after its purpose is served.

Question 8

Some software tools are not designed to prevent hardware from being stolen; instead, they are designed to aid in its ____.
A)recycle
B)recovery
C)repair
D)running

Accepted Answer

Software tools designed for recovery can help track down stolen hardware and potentially aid in its return to the owner.

Question 9

The data on the ____ USB flash drive shown in the accompanying figure cannot be accessed until the user enters the appropriate PIN.
A)encrypted
B)locked
C)registered
D)indexed

Accepted Answer

The fact that the user needs to enter a PIN to access the data suggests that the USB flash drive is encrypted for security purposes. Option B (locked) could also be a possibility, but it is not specific enough to guarantee that encryption is involved. Options C (registered) and D (indexed) do not reflect the security feature described in the accompanying figure.

Question 10

To prevent the counterfeiting of U.S. currency, the Treasury Department releases new currency designs every ____.
A)7 to 10 years
B)10 years
C)10 to 12 years
D)12 years

Accepted Answer

The answer of To prevent the counterfeiting of U.S. currency,...

Question 11

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

Information privacy is the concept that individuals and organizations have the right to keep personal or sensitive information away from the public. It refers to the ability to control the use and distribution of personal information, including data related to finances, health, and personal preferences. Information security is related to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, but it doesn't necessarily involve individual control over personal information. Information piracy and digital counterfeiting both refer to illegal activities related to copying or distributing copyrighted material.

Question 12

Users who want their desktop computers to remain powered up when the electricity goes off should use a(n)____, as shown in the accompanying figure.
A)UPS
B)surge suppressor
C)voltage controller
D)voltage meter

Accepted Answer

A UPS, or Uninterruptible Power Supply, provides backup power to desktop computers in the event of a power outage, allowing them to remain powered on. Surge suppressors can protect against power spikes, but do not provide backup power. Voltage controllers and meters do not provide any protection or backup power.

Question 13

When spam is sent via IM it is called ____.
A)spoof
B)phish
C)spim
D)junk

Accepted Answer

"Spim" is short for "Spam over Instant Messaging."

Question 14

____ are small programs that take care of software-specific problems, or bugs, such as security holes.
A)Backups
B)Applets
C)Scripts
D)Patches

Accepted Answer

Patches are small programs specifically designed to address software-specific issues or errors, commonly known as bugs. These bugs may include security vulnerabilities that can compromise the integrity of the software, making patches an essential tool in maintaining the software's security.

Question 15

____ are designed to withstand falls from three feet or more onto concrete, extreme temperature ranges, wet conditions, and use while being bounced around over rough terrain in a vehicle.
A)Malleable
B)Rugged
C)Semirugged
D)Flexible

Accepted Answer

The word "rugged" means strong and able to withstand rough conditions or handling. It is the most appropriate choice for the given description. Malleable, flexible, and semirugged do not fit the description as well.

Question 16

One common way to deal with spam that makes it to your computer is to use a(n)____.
A)e-mail filter
B)spam e-mail address
C)encryption scheme
D)hot site

Accepted Answer

An e-mail filter can be set up to automatically move all detected spam messages to a separate folder, preventing them from cluttering up your inbox and reducing the risk of accidentally opening a harmful message. This can also save time in the long run by allowing you to quickly scan the non-spam messages in your inbox.

Question 17

Creating a ____ means making a duplicate copy of important files so that when a problem occurs, you can restore those files using the copy.
A)mirror
B)hotspot
C)hot file
D)backup

Accepted Answer

The term "backup" refers specifically to the process of creating duplicate copies of important files to ensure that they can be restored if the original files are lost or damaged. While a "mirror" might seem like a good choice, this term typically refers to an exact copy of a system or data storage device, rather than just the files themselves. "Hotspot" and "hot file" are unrelated terms that have nothing to do with data backups.

Question 18

____ systems encrypt everything stored on the drive (the operating system, application programs, data, temporary files, and so forth)automatically without any user interaction.
A)USB
B)RFID
C)IDC
D)FDE

Accepted Answer

FDE stands for Full Disk Encryption, which encrypts everything on the drive automatically without any user interaction. USB, RFID, and IDC are not relevant in this context.

Question 19

To supplement backup procedures, businesses and other organizations should have a(n)____.
A)insurance plan
B)continuation rule
C)disaster recovery plan
D)survival guide

Accepted Answer

While insurance plans may cover certain losses, they may not be sufficient for recovering all data and systems in the event of a disaster. Continuation rules and survival guides are not directly related to backup procedures. A disaster recovery plan is a set of procedures and policies that aim to restore operations after a disruptive event, such as a natural disaster, cyber attack, or power outage. This plan typically includes backup and recovery strategies for data and systems, as well as procedures for communication, testing, and training. A disaster recovery plan should be regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

Question 20

Most businesses and Web sites that collect personal information have a(n)____ that discloses how the personal information you provide will be used.
A)piracy policy
B)security policy
C)identity policy
D)privacy policy

Accepted Answer

A privacy policy is a statement or legal document that discloses how a business or website collects, uses, and manages personal information or data. It informs the users about their rights to their data and how it will be protected.

Quiz 5: Computer Security and Privacy

____ are used for marketing purposes, such as sending advertisements that fit each individual's interests or trying to sign people up over the phone for some type of service.

A(n) ____ is an alternate location equipped with the computers, cabling, desks, and other equipment necessary to keep a business's operations going.

A marketing activity that can be considered a privacy risk is ____.

Collecting in-depth information about an individual is known as ____.

____ devices are designed to withstand much more physical abuse than conventional devices.

Laptop ____ protect portable computers from scratches and other damage when they are carried in a conventional briefcase or bag.

For online shopping, signing up for free offers, discussion groups, product registration, and other activities that typically lead to junk e-mail, use a disposable or ____.

Some software tools are not designed to prevent hardware from being stolen; instead, they are designed to aid in its ____.

The data on the ____ USB flash drive shown in the accompanying figure cannot be accessed until the user enters the appropriate PIN.

To prevent the counterfeiting of U.S. currency, the Treasury Department releases new currency designs every ____.

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

Users who want their desktop computers to remain powered up when the electricity goes off should use a(n) ____, as shown in the accompanying figure.

When spam is sent via IM it is called ____.

____ are small programs that take care of software-specific problems, or bugs, such as security holes.

____ are designed to withstand falls from three feet or more onto concrete, extreme temperature ranges, wet conditions, and use while being bounced around over rough terrain in a vehicle.

One common way to deal with spam that makes it to your computer is to use a(n) ____.

Creating a ____ means making a duplicate copy of important files so that when a problem occurs, you can restore those files using the copy.

____ systems encrypt everything stored on the drive (the operating system, application programs, data, temporary files, and so forth) automatically without any user interaction.

To supplement backup procedures, businesses and other organizations should have a(n) ____.

Most businesses and Web sites that collect personal information have a(n) ____ that discloses how the personal information you provide will be used.