BCIS 2610 Chapter 6 Quiz

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

What would a password manager allow you to do?

Create and store multiple strong passwords.

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

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

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 the information until the key is used to unscramble it.

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

Requesting a credit report and freezing your credit.

How is the environment impacted by computers being thrown away in landfills?

The lead and mercury is seeping into the ground and water supply.

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.

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

if you were signing a rental lease

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