CITI - HIPS for Investigators
(Elective Modules) Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
When choosing the security measures needed for a desktop or laptop computer:—ANSWER-
The more security measures applied, the more secure a computer will be. However, it is
impossible to have a uniform set of rules for all circumstances.
Enabling encryption of all data on a desktop or laptop computer is generally considered:—
ANSWER-Essential for any computer. Only data on computers that are guaranteed to contain
no sensitive information, or where the physical and technical security of the device is
assured, can safely be left unencrypted.
Secure disposal of a desktop or laptop computer at the end of its service life is:—ANSWER-
Generally considered essential for all computing and storage devices. One should not
assume there is no sensitive personal or organizational data on a device or accessible by it.
Software on a desktop or laptop computer should be:—ANSWER-Installed or updated only
from trusted sources to be certain that it is a legitimate version.
, Physical security for fixed location (desktop) computers is:—ANSWER-Necessary to consider,
because physical security is always something that must be evaluated. Very few locations are
guaranteed to be secure.
Ensuring data backups for data stored on a desktop or laptop computer is generally
considered:—ANSWER-Necessary when the device would otherwise be the only source of
hard-to-replace data, but the backup mechanism must also be secure.
Supplemental security software (such as anti-virus) is:—ANSWER-Generally considered
essential for all desktops and laptops.
Devices used purely for storage, like USB flash drives and external hard drives:—ANSWER-
May expose large amounts of data if compromised, so should also use protections like
access passwords or PINs, and the whole-device data encryption.
Which of these is a characteristic of a strong password?—ANSWER-Uses mixes of uppercase,
lowercase, and special characters, ideally in a sequence that is only meaningful to its creator.
Which of these is part of a good password management strategy?—ANSWER-Change any
password that may have been compromised, and report it to appropriate security
authorities.
Which of the following is a correct statement about safe password management?—
ANSWER-The nature of the resource a particular password protects will affect, to some
degree, how strong it needs to be.
Which of the following is a correct statement about writing down passwords on a "cheat
sheet"?—ANSWER-Writing down passwords can be an acceptable practice, provided it is not
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(Elective Modules) Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
When choosing the security measures needed for a desktop or laptop computer:—ANSWER-
The more security measures applied, the more secure a computer will be. However, it is
impossible to have a uniform set of rules for all circumstances.
Enabling encryption of all data on a desktop or laptop computer is generally considered:—
ANSWER-Essential for any computer. Only data on computers that are guaranteed to contain
no sensitive information, or where the physical and technical security of the device is
assured, can safely be left unencrypted.
Secure disposal of a desktop or laptop computer at the end of its service life is:—ANSWER-
Generally considered essential for all computing and storage devices. One should not
assume there is no sensitive personal or organizational data on a device or accessible by it.
Software on a desktop or laptop computer should be:—ANSWER-Installed or updated only
from trusted sources to be certain that it is a legitimate version.
, Physical security for fixed location (desktop) computers is:—ANSWER-Necessary to consider,
because physical security is always something that must be evaluated. Very few locations are
guaranteed to be secure.
Ensuring data backups for data stored on a desktop or laptop computer is generally
considered:—ANSWER-Necessary when the device would otherwise be the only source of
hard-to-replace data, but the backup mechanism must also be secure.
Supplemental security software (such as anti-virus) is:—ANSWER-Generally considered
essential for all desktops and laptops.
Devices used purely for storage, like USB flash drives and external hard drives:—ANSWER-
May expose large amounts of data if compromised, so should also use protections like
access passwords or PINs, and the whole-device data encryption.
Which of these is a characteristic of a strong password?—ANSWER-Uses mixes of uppercase,
lowercase, and special characters, ideally in a sequence that is only meaningful to its creator.
Which of these is part of a good password management strategy?—ANSWER-Change any
password that may have been compromised, and report it to appropriate security
authorities.
Which of the following is a correct statement about safe password management?—
ANSWER-The nature of the resource a particular password protects will affect, to some
degree, how strong it needs to be.
Which of the following is a correct statement about writing down passwords on a "cheat
sheet"?—ANSWER-Writing down passwords can be an acceptable practice, provided it is not
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Brittie Donald
