ITE 115 Exam 2 Questions And Answers

Module 6 - ANS Module 6 How can you protect a computer from electrical spikes and surges? - ANS Use a surge protector. A surge protector can defend computer equipment from spikes, surges, and noise. A surge protector lies between the computer and the electrical outlet and absorbs any electrical change so that it does not reach the computer equipment. 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. Each setting will need to be evaluated and you will need to use your best judgement to decide if you should allow or deny the request to access your computer. What is a digital certificate? - ANS Technology used to verify a user's identity A digital certificate is a technology used to verify a user's identity and key that has been "signed" by a trusted third party. _____ ensures that the person requesting access to a computer is not an imposter. - ANS Authentication The following components would create a strong authentication security plan: Use a password manager to create strong password; use biometrics to identify the individuals logging into the system; and use two-factor authentication where the individual first enters their password and then is sent a code to another device in their possession that they then also enter. 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 The hospital has invested in biometric security, which uses the unique characteristics of the employee's face, hands, or eyes to identify them, so a patient would be locked out. The two-factor authentication system sends a code to a device on the person after they have entered their first password, in this case, her swipe card. In which of the following situations is a digital certificate useful? - ANS You are signing a rental lease. A digital certificate is a technology used to verify a user's identity and key that has been "signed" by a trusted third party. 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 The wireless router acts a "base station" for the wireless devices, sending and receiving wireless signals between all devices as well as providing the "gateway" to the external Internet. 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. You can either block all pop-ups or accept all pop-ups, and even selectively choose which sites to run pop-ups. Cookies can be accepted or denied. Sites can be allowed or blocked from running scripts. 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 Ergonomics is an applied science that specifies the design and arrangement of items that you use, such as posture techniques, so that you and items interact efficiently and safely. 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. The first step to deter thieves by safeguarding information is to not provide personal information either over the phone or through an email message. Which of the following types of websites typically provides the least security? - ANS social media sites Although attackers for various hacks could use any answer, the online attacker looking to steal your identity would typically use your posts to figure out answers to possible security questions. With more and more people using technology, what physical health diagnosis is on the rise? - ANS repetitive strain injury Many users of technology report aches and pains associated with repeated and long-term usage of the devices, known as repetitive strain injury. It impacts your muscles, nerves, tendons, and ligaments. Creating a(n) _____ means copying files from a computer's hard drive and storing them in a remote location. - ANS data backup Creating a data backup means copying files from a computer's hard drive that are then stored in a remote location. Data backups can save your information from hardware malfunctions, user error, software corruption, and natural disasters. You can monitor and protect your financial data in all of the following ways EXCEPT _____. - ANS Storing financial information in an unsent email message. There are laws to help U.S. users monitor and protect their financial information that is stored by a credit reporting agency. You can request one free credit report annually and you can also "freeze" your credit information. How can an attacker execute malware through a script? - ANS A script can run a series of instructions to download and run malware. An add-on might allow your computer to download a "script" or series of instructions that commands the browser to perform specific actions. An attacker could exploit a security weakness in the add-on to download and execute malware on the user's computer. What would a password manager allow you to do? - ANS Create and store multiple strong passwords.