module 4; security and safety

Which of the following is the strongest password? A) H@veAGr3atDaY! B) colorbluesky C) Welcome123 D) Test1test2test3

A) H@veAGr3atDaY!

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

A) higher satisfaction with life

You can monitor and protect your financial data in all of the following ways EXCEPT _____. A) Being cautious about what information you post on social networking sites. B) Storing financial information in an unsent email message. C) Querying unfamiliar purchases found on your bank statements. D)Shredding financial documents before you discard them.

B) Storing financial information in an unsent email message.

You can configure your wireless router to protect your devices in all of the following ways EXCEPT ____. A) creating a strong password to access the router B)utilizing guest access when needed and turning it off when guests leave C)naming your router something you'll remember, like your street address D)turning off remote management to the device

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

In terms of privacy, which of the following is a best practice? A) Saving your personal information as an email draft B) Throwing away old bank statements that are more than three months old C) Posting your location on social media D) Keeping your Social Security number hidden in a locked box in your home

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

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 tracking to retrace the thief's steps.

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

Use a surge protector.

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

authentication

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

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

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

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

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

Because these networks are rarely protected

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

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

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

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.

How does encryption work?

It scrambles data as it travels over the internet so hackers cannot access it

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 is a digital certificate?

Technology used to verify a user's identity

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

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?

trojan