Canvas Module 5 Quiz (from Textbook Module 6)

_____ ensures that the person requesting access to a computer is not an imposter.

Authentication

Why is it not safe to connect to public Wi-Fi networks?

Because these networks are rarely protected

What would a password manager allow you to do?

Create and store multiple strong passwords.

Which is a first step to deter thieves from accessing your financial information?

Do not provide personal information over the phone or through email.

Which of the following is the strongest password?

H@veAGr3atDaY!

Marcus recently had his cell phone stolen. All of the following are security features that should help him locate his stolen phone EXCEPT which one?

He can use remote wiping to retrace the thief's steps.

How does encryption work?

It scrambles the information until the key is used to unscramble it.

In terms of privacy, which of the following is a best practice?

Keeping your Social Security number hidden in a locked box in your home

How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment?

Lead and mercury in computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply.

Which of the following forms of identity theft involves posing as a legitimate researcher to ask for personal information?

Pretexting

You can monitor and protect your financial data in all of the following ways EXCEPT _____.

Storing financial information in an unsent email message

How can you protect a computer from electrical spikes and surges?

Use a surge protector.

In which of the following situations is a digital certificate useful?

You are signing a rental lease.

Which of the following statements about browser security settings is false?

You must keep your accumulated web history as long as you use the browser.

Cassidy is a medical assistant in a hospital and has access to many medical files. When she brings patients to the examining room, she can be observed swiping a card, typing in a password, and staring into what appears to be a camera, all attached to the computer. After completing her check-in, Cassidy leaves the patient in the examining room waiting on the doctor. It is important that she logs out of the system so the patient does not have access to the information stored in the hospital's database. Based on Cassidy's actions what systems do you think the hospital has in place to protect the patient medical records?

biometrics

Creating a(n) _____ means copying files from a computer's hard drive and storing them in a remote location.

data backup

Which term refers to the science that specifies the design and arrangement of items you use so you interact with the items efficiently and safely?

ergonomics

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password?

letters, numbers, and symbols

You can configure your wireless router to protect your devices in all of the following ways EXCEPT ____.

naming your router something you'll remember, like your street address

What is it called when an attacker convinces you to enter personal information at an imposter website after receiving an email from a person masquerading as an employee from your bank?

phishing

With more and more people using technology, what physical health diagnosis is on the rise?

repetitive strain injury

Which of the following types of websites typically provides the least security?

social media sites

What type of security requires something you know and something you have that no one else has?

two factor authentication

Emma downloaded a new game from an unfamiliar website. A few days later, Emma realized her system had been hacked and her credit card numbers were stolen. Without Emma knowing, what type of malware might she have downloaded to her computer?

A Trojan

How is a worm different from a Trojan?

A worm spreads through a network, whereas a Trojan hides inside another program.

How will you decide which browser security settings to allow and which ones to block?

I will need to review each browser security setting and use my best judgement.

What is a digital certificate?

Technology used to verify a user's identity

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

A script can run a series of instructions to download and run malware.