computer concepts security and safety

Which of the following is the strongest password? Welcome123 Test1test2test3 H@veAGr3atDaY! colorbluesky

H@veAGr3atDaY!

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

Because these networks are rarely protected

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

Storing financial information in an unsent email message.

To protect your information and help you to remember passwords, use your social media account login information to log into another site.

false

Your Facebook profile is private so there is no need to worry about your boss ever seeing your posts such as your Spring Break pictures.

false You can choose settings to limit who can see what is posted, but beware who you friend as that can then make private information public.

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

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

The news reports a security breach of credit card information at a large department store that has recently laid off many employees. Why should the store investigate the possibility of the breach being from an insider?

Because insiders sometimes create threats after incidents at their places of employment

What would a password manager allow you to do?

Create and store multiple strong passwords.

How will you decide which browser security settings to allow and which ones to block? -If the browser security setting has been mentioned on several friends' timelines on Facebook then it must be a good one, so I should do change it on my computer too. -If the browser security setting is from my favorite online retailers, I will accept it because the retailer knows what I like. -I will need to review each browser security setting and use my best judgement. -If the browser security setting is on a website sent from a friend, I always accept the setting.

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

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 can you protect a computer from electrical spikes and surges?

Use a surge protector.

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

biometric security

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

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

pretexting

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

repetitive strain injury

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

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

How is a worm different from a Trojan?

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

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

Authentication

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

How can you protect personal information gathered by legitimate organizations?

Create a separate email account for receiving information from websites.

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 statements about browser security settings is false? You can choose which sites run pop-ups. You must keep your accumulated web history as long as you use the browser. You can allow or block scripts on specific websites. You can accept or deny cookies.

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

There are various risks from attacks on Wi-Fi networks. These include all of the following EXCEPT _____. downloading harmful content creating malware reading wireless transmissions viewing or stealing computer data

creating malware

After Penny broke up with her boyfriend, he texted some teammates from the track team about some private and intimate moments he and Penny had shared while they were dating. He even lied about their breakup, creating rumors about her behavior. Penny started getting inappropriate looks and advances from the team whenever she was at practice and felt completely humiliated. Penny is a victim of ________.

cyberbullying

A Trojan is a malicious program that uses a computer network to replicate.

false

Technology can lead to all of the following behavioral risks EXCEPT _____. depression and anxiety social withdrawal higher satisfaction with life a sedentary lifestyle

higher satisfaction with life

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

In which of the following situations is a digital certificate useful? You are emailing a friend. You are signing a rental lease. You are registering for an event. You are researching a topic for an assignment.

You are signing a rental lease.

To prevent a laptop from being stolen, you can use a surge protector.

false

Isabel received a message on her computer that appeared to be from the FBI. It informed her that her computer has been locked and she would need to pay a fee to retrieve her data. How would you describe what is happening?

It is most likely ransomware because it is telling her she has to verify payment information to unlock her computer.

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

data backup

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

social media sites

Which of the following types of websites typically provides the least security? private business sites

social media sites

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

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? spam Trojan worm ransomware

Trojan

Social-networking sites have a history of providing tight security and giving users a clear understanding of how security features work.

false

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong password? numbers in a series personal information A short phrase letters, numbers, and symbols

letters, numbers, and symbols

How can an attacker execute malware through a script? -A script can run a series of instructions to download and run malware. -A script can send you a fraudulent email message requesting confidential information. -A script searches the Internet for personal information about you. -A script can retrieve and store your personal information, such as your online buying habits.

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

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? If the thief enters an incorrect passcode three times, the phone takes a picture of the thief and emails it to Marcus. The current location of his phone can be pinpointed on a map through the phone's GPS. His phone can generate an alarm even if it is on mute. He can use remote tracking to retrace the thief's steps.

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