How does encryption work? - Answers It scrambles the information until the key is used to unscramble
it.
How will you decide which browser security settings to allow and which ones to block? - Answers I will
need to review each browser security setting and use my best judgement.
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?
1. His phone can generate an alarm even if it is on mute.
2. He can use remote tracking to retrace the thief's steps.
3. The current location of his phone can be pinpointed on a map through the phone's GPS.
4. If the thief enters an incorrect passcode three times, the phone takes a picture of the thief and emails
it to Marcus. - Answers 2. He can use remote tracking to retrace the thief's steps.
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? - Answers Biometrics
Which of the following statements about browser security settings is false?
1. You can choose which sites run pop-ups.
2. You must keep your accumulated web history as long as you use the browser.
3. You can accept or deny cookies.
4. You can allow or block scripts on specific websites. - Answers 2. You must keep your accumulated web
history as long as you use the browser.
What is a digital certificate? - Answers Technology used to verify a user's identity
You can configure your wireless router to protect your devices in all of the following ways EXCEPT ____.
1. creating a strong password to access the router
2. naming your router something you'll remember, like your street address
3. turning off remote management to the device
, 4. utilizing guest access when needed and turning it off when guests leave - Answers 2. naming your
router something you'll remember, like your street address
_____ ensures that the person requesting access to a computer is not an imposter. - Answers
Authentication
Which of the following types of websites typically provides the least security?
1. online banking sites
2. online shopping sites
3. social media sites
4. private business sites - Answers 3. social media sites
Which of the following forms of identity theft involves posing as a legitimate researcher to ask for
personal information?
1. phishing
2. cyberstalking
3. pretexting
4. research spoofing - Answers 3. pretexting
In which of the following situations is a digital certificate useful?
1. You are researching a topic for an assignment.
2. You are registering for an event.
3. You are emailing a friend.
4. You are signing a rental lease. - Answers 4. You are signing a rental lease.
With more and more people using technology, what physical health diagnosis is on the rise? - Answers
repetitive strain injury
Why is it not safe to connect to public Wi-Fi networks? - Answers Because the networks are rarely
protected.
How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment? - Answers Lead and mercury in
computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply.
Creating a(n) _____ means copying files from a computer's hard drive and storing them in a remote
location. - Answers data backup