Technology for Success Module 6 Quiz (Security and Safety)

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? Group of answer choices

A Trojan

You are watching the news and learn that there has been a security breach of credit card information at a large department store. The news report also states that the same company has had recent layoffs. The report says that the company is looking into whether or not the breach was done by an insider. Why would the company investigate the possibility of the breach being from an insider?

Because insiders 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?

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

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

What is a digital certificate? Group of answer choices

Technology used to verify a user's identity

How could an online attacker use your online profile to gather information about you to steal your identity?

Use your posts to figure out answers to possible security questions.

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

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

higher satisfaction with life

In which of the following real-life situations would it be useful to use a digital certificate?

if you were signing a rental lease