Question 1

A(n) ___________ refers to software installed on your computer that controls communications to and from your computer by permitting or denying communications based on your security settings.

Accepted Answer

A)  Proactive monitoring package
B)  Anti-spyware package
C)  Content-filtering package
D)  Anti-malware package
E)  Personal firewall

Question 2

_____ software logs keystrokes, e-mails, applications, windows, Web sites, Internet connection, passwords, chat conversations, Web cams, and screenshots.

Accepted Answer

A)  Firewall
B)  Anti-malware
C)  Monitoring
D)  Content-filtering
E)  Anti-spyware

Question 3

Your credit card company bears the liability for fraudulent charges, regardless of when you notify them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following is not a reason to install proactive intrusion detection and prevention software on your computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anti-malware software is reactive.
B)  This software reduces your vulnerability to zero-day attacks.
C)  Anti-malware software requires you to update malware signatures on a regular basis.
D)  This software reduces your vulnerability to distributed denial-of-service attacks.
E)  None of these

Question 5

Methods you should use to protect your portable devices and information include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Using two-factor authentication.
B)  Making certain not to leave your portable devices in plain view in a car.
C)  Keeping your portable devices in an inconspicuous container.
D)  Encrypting the hard drive of your laptop.
E)  All of the above are legitimate protection methods.

Question 6

A _____ offers you the option of shopping online with a disposable credit card number.

Accepted Answer

A)  Credit card
B)  Debit card
C)  Driver's license
D)  Virtual credit card
E)  Bank card

Question 7

Content-filtering software performs all of the following functions except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Blocking access to undesirable Web sites.
B)  Recording all Web sites visited.
C)  Proactively monitoring computers to protect against malware attacks.
D)  Recording both sides of chat conversations.
E)  Enabling users to selectively filter content.

Question 8

If your identity is stolen, what is the first thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Change all of your credit cards.
B)  Get a lawyer.
C)  Open a file with all of your paperwork.
D)  File a detailed police report.
E)  Notify the three major credit-reporting agencies.

Question 9

A(n) _____ is a computer to which you connect, that in turn connects to the Web site you wish to visit.

Accepted Answer

A)  Proxy server
B)  Internet server
C)  Intermediate server
D)  Backbone server
E)  E-mail server

Question 10

Your little brother came for a visit and used your laptop. You didn't think anything of it at the time, but now your laptop is running really slow. Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  It can't be a worm because your anti-malware software would have blocked it.
B)  It can't be a Trojan horse because your anti-spam software would have blocked it.
C)  It can't be your brother's fault because he only visited Web sites, and he didn't open any files.
D)  Your brother admits to opening a joke file on his e-mail, but the file was from a good friend, so it can't be your brother's fault.
E)  All of the statements are false.

Question 11

A _____ cookie either originates on, or is sent to, the Web site that you are currently viewing.

Accepted Answer

A)  Tracking
B)  Monitoring
C)  Second-party
D)  Third-party
E)  First-party

Question 12

Your liability with credit cards is typically _____, whereas your liability with debit cards is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  The amount in your bank account, your credit limit
B)  Your credit limit, the amount in your bank account
C)  The amount in your bank account, zero
D)  Your credit limit, zero
E)  Zero, the amount in your bank account

Question 13

For security in your wireless computing, you should use the _____ encryption standard, rather than the older _____ encryption standard.

Accepted Answer

A)  WPA, WEP
B)  WPA2, WPA
C)  WEP, WPA
D)  WPA2, WEP
E)  WEP, WPB

Question 14

You are going on a business trip. Which of the following would be the worst type of card to take?

Accepted Answer

A)  Credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, etc.) 
B)  Debit card
C)  Virtual credit card.
D)  Bank card

Question 15

A single-cut shredder is sufficient to shred your documents at home, whereas a cross-cut (confetti)shredder is necessary at work because your work documents are more sensitive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When you use the private browsing mode on your computer, your search history is recorded and visible only to you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

You should use debit cards because they are directly linked to your bank account and, therefore, you cannot overspend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Anti- Malware programs need to be run once a year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 21: Plug It in 6 Project Management

If your identity is stolen, what is the first thing you should do?

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Your liability with credit cards is typically _, whereas your liability with debit cards is _.

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You should use debit cards because they are directly linked to your bank account and, therefore, you cannot overspend.

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A(n) ___________ refers to software installed on your computer that controls communications to and from your computer by permitting or denying communications based on your security settings.

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Your credit card company bears the liability for fraudulent charges, regardless of when you notify them.

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Methods you should use to protect your portable devices and information include all of the following except:

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Anti- Malware programs need to be run once a year.

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Content-filtering software performs all of the following functions except:

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A _____ cookie either originates on, or is sent to, the Web site that you are currently viewing.

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Your little brother came for a visit and used your laptop. You didn't think anything of it at the time, but now your laptop is running really slow. Which of the following statements is false?

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For security in your wireless computing, you should use the _ encryption standard, rather than the older _ encryption standard.

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Which of the following is not a reason to install proactive intrusion detection and prevention software on your computer?

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A(n) _____ is a computer to which you connect, that in turn connects to the Web site you wish to visit.

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You are going on a business trip. Which of the following would be the worst type of card to take?

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_____ software logs keystrokes, e-mails, applications, windows, Web sites, Internet connection, passwords, chat conversations, Web cams, and screenshots.

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A single-cut shredder is sufficient to shred your documents at home, whereas a cross-cut (confetti)shredder is necessary at work because your work documents are more sensitive.

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A _____ offers you the option of shopping online with a disposable credit card number.

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When you use the private browsing mode on your computer, your search history is recorded and visible only to you.

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Exam 21: Plug It in 6 Project Management

If your identity is stolen, what is the first thing you should do?

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Your liability with credit cards is typically _____, whereas your liability with debit cards is _____.

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You should use debit cards because they are directly linked to your bank account and, therefore, you cannot overspend.

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A(n) ___________ refers to software installed on your computer that controls communications to and from your computer by permitting or denying communications based on your security settings.

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Your credit card company bears the liability for fraudulent charges, regardless of when you notify them.

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Methods you should use to protect your portable devices and information include all of the following except:

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Anti- Malware programs need to be run once a year.

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Content-filtering software performs all of the following functions except:

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A _____ cookie either originates on, or is sent to, the Web site that you are currently viewing.

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Your little brother came for a visit and used your laptop. You didn't think anything of it at the time, but now your laptop is running really slow. Which of the following statements is false?

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For security in your wireless computing, you should use the _____ encryption standard, rather than the older _____ encryption standard.

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Which of the following is not a reason to install proactive intrusion detection and prevention software on your computer?

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A(n) _____ is a computer to which you connect, that in turn connects to the Web site you wish to visit.

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You are going on a business trip. Which of the following would be the worst type of card to take?

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_____ software logs keystrokes, e-mails, applications, windows, Web sites, Internet connection, passwords, chat conversations, Web cams, and screenshots.

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A single-cut shredder is sufficient to shred your documents at home, whereas a cross-cut (confetti)shredder is necessary at work because your work documents are more sensitive.

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A _____ offers you the option of shopping online with a disposable credit card number.

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When you use the private browsing mode on your computer, your search history is recorded and visible only to you.

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