BS Module 6 skills training

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

two factor authentication

What would a password manager allow you to do?

Create and store multiple strong passwords.

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

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

False

How can an attacker execute malware through a script?

An attacker can impersonate a pop-up and when you click on it create a script to spread a Trojan.

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

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?

Two factor authentication

In which of the following situations is a digital certificate useful?

You are signing a rental lease.

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

technology addiction

The purpose of biometric input is to _____.

verify identification

How is a worm different from a Trojan?

A worm spreads through a network, whereas a Trojan hides inside another program.

Siobhan has recently opened a Facebook account and as a new user, is posting frequently and accepting many friend requests. You see a post about an upcoming trip and notice that her profile is open to the public. What can you tell Siobhan to help her use social networking safely?

Be cautious about what information she posts.

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

Because these networks are rarely protected

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

False

Speech recognition refers to a computer's ability to record and edit human speech.

False

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

Which of the following is the strongest password?

H@veAGr3atDaY!

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?

His phone can generate an alarm even if it is on mute.

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.

Which of the following are signs of excessive Internet use? Select all that apply.

Irritability when offline Sleep deprivation

Online fraud does not affect your credit score.

No

A Trojan is a malicious program that uses a computer network to replicate.

True

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

Use a surge protector.

Which of the following statements about browser security settings is false?

You must keep your accumulated web history as long as you use the browser.

Sideloading is the act of installing _______.

apps from somewhere other than your device's app store

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

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

data backup

Malware _______ are delivery methods that take advantage of security flaws.

exploits

CRT monitors are considered dangerous due to the amount of _____ they contain.

lead

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

letters, numbers, and symbols

Encryption is an effective replacement for a firewall.

no

Cookies that remain on your device indefinitely are called ______.

persistent

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

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

pretexting

There are various risks from attacks on Wi-Fi networks. These include all of the following EXCEPT _____.

reading wireless transmissions

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

Authentication

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?

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

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

Being cautious about what information you post on social networking sites.

How can you protect personal information gathered by legitimate organizations?

Create a separate email account for receiving information from websites.

To prevent a laptop from being stolen, you can use a surge protector.

False

sabel 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.

A padlock icon in the address bar indicates the current website is unsafe.

No

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

higher satisfaction with life

What is a digital certificate?

Technology used to verify a user's identity

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

social media sites

If just one point along a network path is unsecure, the data can be intercepted.

yes

Some tracking devices include an alarm that sounds if the device moves out of range.

yes

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?

A Trojan

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

Review financial and billing statements each month carefully.