Question 1

Which of the following is not a green computing recommendation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Consolidate servers by using virtualization.
B)   Use outside air to cool the data center when possible.
C)   Purchase low-efficiency equipment.
D)   Use sleep modes and other power management features.

Question 2

The destructive event or prank a malware delivers is its ______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The destructive event or prank a malware...

Question 3

A(n)  ______ is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specification is ethical/unethical or allowed/not allowed.

Accepted Answer

A)   IP
B)   EULA
C)   electronic profile
D)   code of conduct

Question 4

A(n) ____ license is a legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____ license is a legal agreement...

Question 5

An iris recognition system uses technology to read patterns in the user's ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   eye
B)   fingerprints
C)   signature
D)   face

Question 6

Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2
You are curious about cloud data privacy, so you do some research on the potential risks, as well as protection methods and regulations.
FERPA regulates the confidentiality of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   criminal records
B)   students' educational records
C)   financial transactions
D)   user names and passwords

Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You realize your computer has been infected with malware. It seems as if someone is controlling your computer from a remote location. What type of malware might you have?

Accepted Answer

A)   worm
B)   rootkit
C)   trojan horse
D)   virus

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If the web address of a website begins with https instead of http, what do you know about the website?

Accepted Answer

A)   It likely is spoofed.
B)   It is secure.
C)   It provides security services and information.
D)   It contains encrypted data.

Question 9

______ is the process of converting data that is readable by humans into encoded characters.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ is the process of converting data...

Question 10

If your computer's operating system provides a personal firewall, you do not need to disable it if you are using a third-party firewall.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Social ______ is defined as gaining unauthorized access to or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of another person.

Accepted Answer

A)   manipulation
B)   engineering
C)   hacking
D)   misdirection

Question 12

Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2
You are curious about cloud data privacy, so you do some research on the potential risks, as well as protection methods and regulations.
Which of the following is NOT true about cloud data privacy?

Accepted Answer

A)   Law enforcement officials cannot access email messages stored on the cloud without informing the user first.
B)   The company storing the data must protect against data loss due to physical disasters.
C)   When transferring data over a network to the cloud, the data should be encrypted and authenticated.
D)   Cloud storage companies have increased their privacy and security features in recent years.

Question 13

With a credit card purchase, when users sign their name on a signature capture pad using a stylus, the retailer uses a signature verification system to authenticate the user.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The website for CERT/CC provides information about Internet security breaches.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A session cookie stores user names and/or passwords so that users do not need to enter this information every time they sign in to the website.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to ensure your wireless network is secure. Which of the following should you NOT do?

Accepted Answer

A)   Retain the default administrative password.
B)   Choose a secure location for your wireless router.
C)   Broadcast the SSID.
D)   Enable an encryption method such as WPA2.

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes a back door?

Accepted Answer

A)   A file recovery method that circumvents the computer or mobile device's network.
B)   An invisible image on a website that, if accidentally clicked, downloads a virus to the user's computer or mobile device.
C)   A hardware device that reinforces security settings on a computer or network.
D)   A program or set of instructions that allows user to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network.

Question 18

A(n)  ______ demands payment to stop an attack.

Accepted Answer

A)   hacker
B)   cracker
C)   script kiddie
D)   cyberextortionist

Question 19

PIN stands for personal identification ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   number
B)   name
C)   network
D)   note

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about two-step verification?

Accepted Answer

A)   Another term for it is two-factor verification.
B)   When a system sends an authentication code, it typically does not expire.
C)   If you sign in from a device you use frequently, you can elect to bypass two-step verification.
D)   ATMs usually require a two-step verification.

Exam 5: Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You realize your computer has been infected with malware. It seems as if someone is controlling your computer from a remote location. What type of malware might you have?

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A session cookie stores user names and/or passwords so that users do not need to enter this information every time they sign in to the website.

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PIN stands for personal identification ______.

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The website for CERT/CC provides information about Internet security breaches.

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The destructive event or prank a malware delivers is its ______.

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A(n) ____ license is a legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers.

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With a credit card purchase, when users sign their name on a signature capture pad using a stylus, the retailer uses a signature verification system to authenticate the user.

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______ is the process of converting data that is readable by humans into encoded characters.

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If your computer's operating system provides a personal firewall, you do not need to disable it if you are using a third-party firewall.

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Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 You are curious about cloud data privacy, so you do some research on the potential risks, as well as protection methods and regulations. Which of the following is NOT true about cloud data privacy?

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A(n) ______ demands payment to stop an attack.

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An iris recognition system uses technology to read patterns in the user's ______.

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT If the web address of a website begins with https instead of http, what do you know about the website?

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about two-step verification?

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Critical Thinking Questions Case 5-2 You are curious about cloud data privacy, so you do some research on the potential risks, as well as protection methods and regulations. FERPA regulates the confidentiality of ______.

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A(n) ______ is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specification is ethical/unethical or allowed/not allowed.

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Social ______ is defined as gaining unauthorized access to or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of another person.

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Which of the following is not a green computing recommendation?

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes a back door?

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COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You want to ensure your wireless network is secure. Which of the following should you NOT do?

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