Computers Module 6

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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?

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?

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

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

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?

false

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

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?

data backup

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

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?

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?

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)

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)

Technology used to verify a user's identity

What is a digital certificate?

two factor authentication

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

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?

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.

Create and store multiple strong passwords.

What would a password manager allow you to do?


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