Computers Module 6

Attackers convince victims to enter their personal information at an imposter website after receiving a fictitious email from a bank.

phishing

data backup

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

The processes of ensuring that the person requesting access to a computer or other resources is authentic, and not an imposter.

authentication

Unique characteristics of your face, hands, or eyes that authenticate you.

biometrics

Total loss of power.

blackout

Drop in volatge lasting minutes or hours.

brownout

An attacker who pretends to be from a legitimate research firm asks for personal information.

pretexting

Aches and pains associated with repeated and long term usage of the devices.

repetitive strain injury

false

A Trojan is a malicious program that uses a computer network to replicate. (true or false)

two factor authentication

A method that combines multiple types of authentication to increase security. This is most often used with passwords (something you know) and the approved user having a specific item in his possession (something you have) that no one else would have. This is commonly used by combining passwords and codes sent to a cell phone using a text message.

digital certificate

A technology used to verify a user identity and key that has be "signed" by a trusted third party.

cyberbullying

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 ________.

Biometrics

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?

Trojan

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?

1) A ____ is the process of "scrambling" information in such a way that it cannot be read unless that user possesses the "key."

Encryption

1) Which of the following is not a web browser setting for managing cookies?

Have all cookies automatically expire after 45 days

use a surge protector

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

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

How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment?

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

How does encryption work?

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

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

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

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?

1) When creating a strong password _____ is the most important element.

Length

1) _____ are attackers who want to attack computers but lack the knowledge needed to do so.

Script Kiddies

false

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

1) A _____ is a very short duration of a voltage increase that can be absorbed by a surge protector.

Spike

higher satisfaction with life

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

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

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?

false

To prevent a laptop from being stolen, you can use a surge protector. (true or false)

false

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

1) A worm is a malicious program that uses a computer network to replicate. (True or false)

True

1) Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (WPA2) Personal encrypts wireless data transmissions and limits who can access the Wi-Fi network. (True or false)

True

1) You have the right to see your credit information. (True or false)

True

Technology used to verify a user's identity

What is a digital certificate?

phishing

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?

two factor authentication

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

Create and store multiple strong passwords.

What would a password manager allow you to do?

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

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

pretexting

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

letters, numbers, and symbols

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

H@veAGr3atDaY!

Which of the following is the strongest password?

social media sites

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

Ergonomics

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?

Because these networks are rarely protected

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

repetitive strain injury

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

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

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

Storing financial information in an unsent email message.

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

Authentication

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

Bullying that takes place on technology devices like cell phones, computers, and tablets using online social media platforms., public online forums, gaming sites, text messaging, or email. Cyberbullying includes sending, posting, or sharing negative, harmful, mean- spirited, and usually false content about another person.

cyberbullying

Copying files from a computers hard drive that are then stored in a remote location.

data backup

Each of the following is a factor that causes repetitive strain injury (RSI) except ______.

lack of restful sleep

A program installed on your computer where you can create and store multiple strong passwords in single user "vault" file that is protected by one strong master password.

password manager

Very short duration of volatge increase.

spike

A combination of letters numbers, and/or symbols that unlocks access to protected electronic data that is a minimum of 15-20 characters in length.

strong password

Short duration of voltage increase.

surge

Can defend computer equipment from spikes, surges, and noise.

surge protector

Malware that hides inside another program, often one downloaded from the web.

trojan

An applied science that specifies the design and arrangement of items that you use so that you and the items interact efficiently and safely.

ergonomics