025/2026 WGU C961 EXAM WITH Q&A
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CORRECT ANSWERS
athsheba Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-The moral corruption of people in power,
B
which is often facilitated by a tendency for people to look the other way when their
leaders act inappropriately.
orporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - CORRECT ANSWER-The concept that an
C
organization should act ethically by taking responsibility for the impact of its actions on
its shareholders, consumers, employees, community, environment, and suppliers.
thics - CORRECT ANSWER-A code of behaviour that is defined by the group to
E
which an individual belongs.
Integrity - CORRECT ANSWER-Adherence to a personal code of principles.
orals - CORRECT ANSWER-The personal principles upon which an individual bases
M
his or her decisions about what is right and what is wrong.
upply Chain Sustainability - CORRECT ANSWER-A component of corporate social
S
responsibility (CSR) that focuses on developing and maintaining a supply chain that
meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their needs.
cceptable Use Policy (AUP) - CORRECT ANSWER document that stipulates
A
restrictions and practices that a user must agree to use organizational computing and
network resources.
dvanced Persistent Threat (APT) - CORRECT ANSWER-A network attack in which
A
an intruder gains access to a network and stays there--undetected--to steal data over a
long period (weeks/ even months)
greement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) -
A
CORRECT ANSWER-An agreement of the World Trade Organization that requires
member governments to ensure that intellectual property rights can be enforced under
their laws and that penalties for infringement are tough enough to deter further
violations.
, nonymous Expression - CORRECT ANSWER-The expression of opinions by people
A
who do not reveal their identity.
nonymous Remailer Service - CORRECT ANSWER-A service that allows anonymity
A
on the internet by using a computer program that strips the originating header and/or IP
address from the message and then forwards the message to its intended recipient.
nti-SLAPP Laws - CORRECT ANSWER-Laws designed to reduce frivolous SLAPPs
A
(strategic lawsuit against public participation), which is a lawsuit filed by corporations,
government officials, and others against citizens and community groups who oppose
them on matters of concern.
ntivirus Software - CORRECT ANSWER-Software that scans for a specific sequence
A
of bytes, known as a virus signature, that indicates the presence of a specific virus.
rtificial Intelligence Systems - CORRECT ANSWER-The people, procedures,
A
hardware, software, data, and knowledge needed to develop computer systems and
machines that can simulate human intelligence processes, including learning (the
acquisition of information and rules to reach conclusions), and self-correction (using the
outcome from one scenario to improve its performance on future scenarios).
udit Committee - CORRECT ANSWER-A group that provides assistance to the board
A
of directors in fulfilling its responsibilities with respect to the oversight of the quality and
integrity of the organization's accounting and reporting practices and controls, including
financial statements and reports; the organization's compliance with legal and regulatory
requirements; the qualifications, independence, and performance of the company's
independent auditor; and the performance of the company's internal audit team.
lended Threat - CORRECT ANSWER-A sophisticated threat that combines the
B
features of a virus, worm, Trojan horse, and other malicious code into a single playload.
ody of Knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER-An agreed upon set of skills and abilities
B
that all licensed professionals must possess.
otnet - CORRECT ANSWER-A large group of computers, which are controlled from
B
one or more remote locations by hackers, without the knowledge or consent of their
owners.
, reach of Contract - CORRECT ANSWER-The failure of one party to meet the terms of
B
a contract.
reach of the Duty of Care - CORRECT ANSWER-The failure to act as a reasonable
B
person would act.
ribery - CORRECT ANSWER-The act of providing money, property, or favors to
B
someone in business or government in order to obtain a business advantage.
ring Your Own Device (BYOD) - CORRECT ANSWER-A Business policy that
B
permits--and in some cases, encourages--employees to use their own mobile devices
(smartphones, tablets, or laptops) to access company computer resources and
applications, including email, corporate intranet, and the internet.
SA | The Software Alliance (BSA) - CORRECT ANSWER-The trade groups that
B
represent the world's largest software and hardware manufacturers.
usiness Continuity Plan - CORRECT ANSWER-A risk-based strategy that includes an
B
occupant emergency evacuation plan, a continuity of operations plan, and an incident
management plan with an active governance process to minimize the potential impact
of any security incident and to ensure business continuity in the event of a cyberattack
or some form of disaster.
APTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans
C
Apart) - CORRECT ANSWER-Software that generates and grades tests that humans
can pass and all but the most sophisticated computers programs cannot.
ertification - CORRECT ANSWER-Indicates that a professional possesses a
C
particular set of skills, knowledge, or abilities, in the opinion of the certifying
organization. Certification can also apply to products (e.g., the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo
assures that the product has met rigorous interoperability testing to ensure that it will
work with other Wi-Fi certified products) and is generally voluntary.
hild Online Protection Act (COPA) - CORRECT ANSWER-An act signed into law in
C
1998 with the aim of prohibiting the making of harmful material available to minors via
the internet; the law was ultimately ruled largely unconstitutional.
hildren's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) - CORRECT ANSWER-An act passed in
C
2000; it required federally financed schools and libraries to use some form of
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CORRECT ANSWERS
athsheba Syndrome - CORRECT ANSWER-The moral corruption of people in power,
B
which is often facilitated by a tendency for people to look the other way when their
leaders act inappropriately.
orporate Social Responsibility (CSR) - CORRECT ANSWER-The concept that an
C
organization should act ethically by taking responsibility for the impact of its actions on
its shareholders, consumers, employees, community, environment, and suppliers.
thics - CORRECT ANSWER-A code of behaviour that is defined by the group to
E
which an individual belongs.
Integrity - CORRECT ANSWER-Adherence to a personal code of principles.
orals - CORRECT ANSWER-The personal principles upon which an individual bases
M
his or her decisions about what is right and what is wrong.
upply Chain Sustainability - CORRECT ANSWER-A component of corporate social
S
responsibility (CSR) that focuses on developing and maintaining a supply chain that
meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their needs.
cceptable Use Policy (AUP) - CORRECT ANSWER document that stipulates
A
restrictions and practices that a user must agree to use organizational computing and
network resources.
dvanced Persistent Threat (APT) - CORRECT ANSWER-A network attack in which
A
an intruder gains access to a network and stays there--undetected--to steal data over a
long period (weeks/ even months)
greement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) -
A
CORRECT ANSWER-An agreement of the World Trade Organization that requires
member governments to ensure that intellectual property rights can be enforced under
their laws and that penalties for infringement are tough enough to deter further
violations.
, nonymous Expression - CORRECT ANSWER-The expression of opinions by people
A
who do not reveal their identity.
nonymous Remailer Service - CORRECT ANSWER-A service that allows anonymity
A
on the internet by using a computer program that strips the originating header and/or IP
address from the message and then forwards the message to its intended recipient.
nti-SLAPP Laws - CORRECT ANSWER-Laws designed to reduce frivolous SLAPPs
A
(strategic lawsuit against public participation), which is a lawsuit filed by corporations,
government officials, and others against citizens and community groups who oppose
them on matters of concern.
ntivirus Software - CORRECT ANSWER-Software that scans for a specific sequence
A
of bytes, known as a virus signature, that indicates the presence of a specific virus.
rtificial Intelligence Systems - CORRECT ANSWER-The people, procedures,
A
hardware, software, data, and knowledge needed to develop computer systems and
machines that can simulate human intelligence processes, including learning (the
acquisition of information and rules to reach conclusions), and self-correction (using the
outcome from one scenario to improve its performance on future scenarios).
udit Committee - CORRECT ANSWER-A group that provides assistance to the board
A
of directors in fulfilling its responsibilities with respect to the oversight of the quality and
integrity of the organization's accounting and reporting practices and controls, including
financial statements and reports; the organization's compliance with legal and regulatory
requirements; the qualifications, independence, and performance of the company's
independent auditor; and the performance of the company's internal audit team.
lended Threat - CORRECT ANSWER-A sophisticated threat that combines the
B
features of a virus, worm, Trojan horse, and other malicious code into a single playload.
ody of Knowledge - CORRECT ANSWER-An agreed upon set of skills and abilities
B
that all licensed professionals must possess.
otnet - CORRECT ANSWER-A large group of computers, which are controlled from
B
one or more remote locations by hackers, without the knowledge or consent of their
owners.
, reach of Contract - CORRECT ANSWER-The failure of one party to meet the terms of
B
a contract.
reach of the Duty of Care - CORRECT ANSWER-The failure to act as a reasonable
B
person would act.
ribery - CORRECT ANSWER-The act of providing money, property, or favors to
B
someone in business or government in order to obtain a business advantage.
ring Your Own Device (BYOD) - CORRECT ANSWER-A Business policy that
B
permits--and in some cases, encourages--employees to use their own mobile devices
(smartphones, tablets, or laptops) to access company computer resources and
applications, including email, corporate intranet, and the internet.
SA | The Software Alliance (BSA) - CORRECT ANSWER-The trade groups that
B
represent the world's largest software and hardware manufacturers.
usiness Continuity Plan - CORRECT ANSWER-A risk-based strategy that includes an
B
occupant emergency evacuation plan, a continuity of operations plan, and an incident
management plan with an active governance process to minimize the potential impact
of any security incident and to ensure business continuity in the event of a cyberattack
or some form of disaster.
APTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans
C
Apart) - CORRECT ANSWER-Software that generates and grades tests that humans
can pass and all but the most sophisticated computers programs cannot.
ertification - CORRECT ANSWER-Indicates that a professional possesses a
C
particular set of skills, knowledge, or abilities, in the opinion of the certifying
organization. Certification can also apply to products (e.g., the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo
assures that the product has met rigorous interoperability testing to ensure that it will
work with other Wi-Fi certified products) and is generally voluntary.
hild Online Protection Act (COPA) - CORRECT ANSWER-An act signed into law in
C
1998 with the aim of prohibiting the making of harmful material available to minors via
the internet; the law was ultimately ruled largely unconstitutional.
hildren's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) - CORRECT ANSWER-An act passed in
C
2000; it required federally financed schools and libraries to use some form of
