MIS 1305 - Module 6 Self-Test

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

Because these networks are rarely protected

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.

What would a password manager allow you to do?

Create and store multiple strong passwords

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

How can you protect personal information gathered by legitimate organizations?

Create a separate email account for receiving information from websites.

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.

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

Pretexting

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.

There are various risks from attacks on Wi-Fi networks. These include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

creating malware

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

Technology can lead to all of the following behavioral risks EXCEPT _____.

higher satisfaction with life

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

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

Which of the following is the strongest password?

H@veAGr3atDaY!

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

Use a surge protector

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

What is a digital certificate?

Technology used to verify a user's identity

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

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