EC-Certified Secure Computer User (CSCU)
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is data? - CORRECT ANSWER - information on just about anything or anyone
information only on a specific entity
information such as your name, address, etc.
____ is processed data which conveys a specific meaning and is of substantial value. -
CORRECT ANSWER - information
Which are threats to data? - CORRECT ANSWER - nature itself - hurricanes
human conflict
yourself
It is very important to _____ important data in case of data loss. - CORRECT ANSWER -
backup
You need to guard your data against yourself. What should you never do when using your laptop
out in public, say at Starbucks? Choose the worst offense. - CORRECT ANSWER - walk
away from your laptop
You just received an email from Amazon.com but when you read the email, you feel somethings
off. the email looks legit, but it really is a(n) __________ . - CORRECT ANSWER - e-
mail that contains a link that will allow a malicious virus into your computer
, _____ is the process of protecting information, and the infrastructure that stores it, from
unauthorized access or misuse. - CORRECT ANSWER - data security
Which element of security refers to the truthfulness of the origin of the data? - CORRECT
ANSWER - authenticity
Which potential loss to security attack involve things such as: research material, employee
information, personal pictures, and personal emails, etc. getting released to the public? -
CORRECT ANSWER - data loss/trust
Which form of implement security practices involve taking action in advance to protect the
system from threats and dangers? - CORRECT ANSWER - precaution
Security of the operating system can be strengthened by all the following except __________ . -
CORRECT ANSWER - overlocking the processor
All of the following tasks require administrative level privileges except __________ . -
CORRECT ANSWER - saving a file in the documents folder
To prevent multiple attempts at cracking a user account password by trial and error, this method
limits the number of attempts. - CORRECT ANSWER - lock out
Windows OS has a built in _____ for scanning all incoming and outgoing traffic for malicious
data. - CORRECT ANSWER - firewall
Windows defender protects and combats _____ . - CORRECT ANSWER - spyware
In Windows 10, _____ is an encryption software that allows users to encrypt full disks in order to
protect the data. - CORRECT ANSWER - BitLocker
UPDATED ACTUAL Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
What is data? - CORRECT ANSWER - information on just about anything or anyone
information only on a specific entity
information such as your name, address, etc.
____ is processed data which conveys a specific meaning and is of substantial value. -
CORRECT ANSWER - information
Which are threats to data? - CORRECT ANSWER - nature itself - hurricanes
human conflict
yourself
It is very important to _____ important data in case of data loss. - CORRECT ANSWER -
backup
You need to guard your data against yourself. What should you never do when using your laptop
out in public, say at Starbucks? Choose the worst offense. - CORRECT ANSWER - walk
away from your laptop
You just received an email from Amazon.com but when you read the email, you feel somethings
off. the email looks legit, but it really is a(n) __________ . - CORRECT ANSWER - e-
mail that contains a link that will allow a malicious virus into your computer
, _____ is the process of protecting information, and the infrastructure that stores it, from
unauthorized access or misuse. - CORRECT ANSWER - data security
Which element of security refers to the truthfulness of the origin of the data? - CORRECT
ANSWER - authenticity
Which potential loss to security attack involve things such as: research material, employee
information, personal pictures, and personal emails, etc. getting released to the public? -
CORRECT ANSWER - data loss/trust
Which form of implement security practices involve taking action in advance to protect the
system from threats and dangers? - CORRECT ANSWER - precaution
Security of the operating system can be strengthened by all the following except __________ . -
CORRECT ANSWER - overlocking the processor
All of the following tasks require administrative level privileges except __________ . -
CORRECT ANSWER - saving a file in the documents folder
To prevent multiple attempts at cracking a user account password by trial and error, this method
limits the number of attempts. - CORRECT ANSWER - lock out
Windows OS has a built in _____ for scanning all incoming and outgoing traffic for malicious
data. - CORRECT ANSWER - firewall
Windows defender protects and combats _____ . - CORRECT ANSWER - spyware
In Windows 10, _____ is an encryption software that allows users to encrypt full disks in order to
protect the data. - CORRECT ANSWER - BitLocker
