Question 1

It is illegal for employers to use software programs that monitor employees.

Accepted Answer

It is not illegal for employers to use software programs that monitor employees, as long as certain privacy laws and employee rights are not violated. However, employers should clearly communicate their monitoring policies to employees and obtain their consent before using such programs.

Question 2

The Privacy Act forbids federal agencies from allowing information to be used for a reason other than that for which it was collected.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. The Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. § 552a) establishes procedures for how the federal government collects, uses, and maintains personal information about individuals. One of the key provisions of the law is that agencies must only use personal information for the specific purpose for which it was collected, unless they receive consent from the individual or are authorized by law to do otherwise.

Question 3

A(n) ____________________ attack is an assault whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an Internet service such as the web or email.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ attack is an assault whose...

Question 4

The PATRIOT Act gives law enforcement the right to monitor people's activities, including web and email habits.

Accepted Answer

The PATRIOT Act, passed in 2001, grants law enforcement agencies the authority to monitor individuals' activities, including internet and email usage.

Question 5

To prevent unauthorized access and use, at a minimum a company should have a written ____________________ that outlines the activities for which a computer or network may and may not be used.

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The answer of To prevent unauthorized access and use, at...

Question 6

FOIA enables public access to most government records.

Accepted Answer

FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) is a federal law that allows individuals to request access to most government records. There are some exemptions to this law, such as national security information or personal privacy information, but in general, FOIA enables public access to government records.

Question 7

If a company does not have a formal email policy, it can read email messages without employee notification.

Accepted Answer

Without a formal email policy, companies can legally monitor and access employee emails without notifying them.

Question 8

HIPAA protects individuals against the wrongful disclosure of their health information.

Accepted Answer

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) aims to protect individuals' health information and privacy by setting national standards for the confidentiality, security, and exchange of healthcare information. It prohibits healthcare providers, insurers, and other entities from disclosing individuals' health information without their consent, except in certain circumstances. Therefore, HIPAA ensures the wrongful disclosure of individuals' health information is prevented.

Question 9

A(n) ____________________ is a program that hides in a computer or mobile device and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer or devices.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a program that hides...

Question 10

Content filtering opponents argue that banning any materials violates constitutional guarantees of free speech and personal rights.

Accepted Answer

Opponents of content filtering believe that it goes against the constitutional right to free speech and individual liberties.

Question 11

A(n) ____________________ object is any item that must be carried to gain access to a computer or computer facility.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ object is any item that...

Question 12

A(n) ____________________ control is a security measure that defines who can access a computer, when they can access it, and what actions they can take while accessing the computer.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ control is a security measure...

Question 13

A(n) ____________________ device authenticates a person's identity by translating a personal characteristic into a digital code that then is compared with a digital code stored in the computer verifying a physical or behavioral characteristic.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ device authenticates a person's identity...

Question 14

The term ____________________ describes an attack whose goal ranges from disabling a government's computer network to crippling a country.

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The answer of The term ____________________ describes an attack whose...

Question 15

The ECPA protects consumers from disclosure of their personal financial information and requires institutions to alert customers of information disclosure policies.

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The answer of The ECPA protects consumers from disclosure of...

Question 16

COPPA requires that schools and libraries use content filtering software in order to receive certain federal funds.

Accepted Answer

COPPA does not have any specific requirements for schools and libraries to use content filtering software. However, the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) does require schools and libraries that receive certain federal funding to have an internet safety policy in place that includes the use of technology protection measures (which may include content filtering) to block access to obscene or harmful content.

Question 17

Computer viruses like the kind in the accompanying figure-along with worms, and Trojan horses-deliver their ____________________ on a computer or mobile device when a user opens an infected file or runs an infected program.

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The answer of  
Computer viruses like the kind in...

Question 18

Many Internet security programs include a firewall, antivirus program, and filtering capabilities combined.

Accepted Answer

Many Internet security programs offer a combination of firewall, antivirus, and filtering capabilities to provide comprehensive protection against various online threats.

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ is a web app that evaluates your computer or mobile device to check for Internet and email vulnerabilities.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a web app that...

Question 20

A(n) ____________________ is a program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network.

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The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a program or set...

Quiz 5: Digital Safety and Security