ITE 115 Exam 2 Prep Questions And Answers

In which of the following situations is a digital certificate useful? - ANS You are signing a rental lease. Which of the following statements about browser security settings is false? - ANS You must keep your accumulated web history as long as you use the browser. 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? - ANS Trojan Which is a first step to deter thieves from accessing your financial information? - ANS Do not provide personal information over the phone or through email. With more and more people using technology, what physical health diagnosis is on the rise? - ANS repetitive strain injury What would a password manager allow you to do? - ANS Create and store multiple strong passwords. How can you protect a computer from electrical spikes and surges? - ANS Use surge protector 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? - ANS Biometrics How is a worm different from a Trojan? - ANS A worm spreads through a network, whereas a Trojan hides inside another program. Which of the following is the strongest password? - ANS H@veAGr3atDaY!! _____ ensures that the person requesting access to a computer is not an imposter. - ANS Authentication You can configure your wireless router to protect your devices in all of the following ways EXCEPT ____. - ANS naming your router something you'll remember, like your street address How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment? - ANS Lead and mercury in computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply. Why is it not safe to connect to public Wi-Fi networks? - ANS Because these networks are rarely protected How will you decide which browser security settings to allow and which ones to block? - ANS I will need to review each browser security setting and use my best judgement. What is a digital certificate? - ANS Technology used to verify a user's identity You can monitor and protect your financial data in all of the following ways EXCEPT _____. - ANS Storing financial information in an unsent email message. Which of the following forms of identity theft involves posing as a legitimate researcher to ask for personal information? - ANS pretexting 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? - ANS ergonomics Creating a(n) _____ means copying files from a computer's hard drive and storing them in a remote location. - ANS data backup How can an attacker execute malware through a script? - ANS A script can run a series of instructions to download and run malware. How does encryption work? - ANS It scrambles the information until the key is used to unscramble it. Which of the following types of websites typically provides the least security? - ANS social media sites In terms of privacy, which of the following is a best practice? - ANS Keeping your Social Security number hidden in a locked box in your home 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? - ANS He can use remote tracking to retrace the thief's steps. Meredith was using a spreadsheet app when it stopped responding and closed unexpectedly. What happened to the app? - ANS a crash Which type of software is copyrighted and provided at no cost, though the developer retains all rights to the program? - ANS freeware At what point are you responsible for following the terms in a software license agreement? - ANS when you click or take another action to accept the terms Users of a new chat app reported many errors and bugs. What should the app developers release to solve the problems? - ANS Service pack What kind of software products can you download from the Internet without being subjected to copyright restrictions? - ANS Public domain software Emma needs to purchase a note-taking app for her iPhone. Which of the following sources is typically safe for purchasing the app? - ANS App Store for iOS In which category of software do Microsoft Office Word and Excel belong? - ANS Productivity While starting an app, Ian received an error message indicating that the version was no longer supported. How can Ian resolve the issue? - ANS Visit the manufacturer's website and install the latest updates for the app.