WGU C840 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT 2 NEWEST VERSIONS 2024 DIGITAL FORENSICS IN CYBERSECURITY
VERSION A AND VERSION B
The Computer Security Act of 1987 - (answer) Passed to improve the security and privacy of sensitive
information in federal computer systems. The law requires the establishment of minimum acceptable
security practices, creation of computer security plans, and training of system users or owners of
facilities that house sensitive information.
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) - (answer) A law that allows for collection of
"foreign intelligence information" between foreign powers and agents of foreign powers using physical
and electronic surveillance. A warrant is issued by a special court created by this Act for actions under
this Act.
The Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act of 1998 - (answer) Requires service providers
that become aware of the storage or transmission of child pornography to report it to law enforcement.
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) - (answer) Protects children 13 years of
age and under from the collection and use of their personal information by Web sites. This act replaces
the Child Online Protection Act of 1988 (COPA), which was determined to be unconstitutional.
The Communications Decency Act of 1996 - (answer) Designed to protect persons 18 years of age and
under from downloading or viewing material considered indecent. This act has been subject to court
cases that subsequently changed some definitions and penalties
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 - (answer) Includes many provisions relative to the privacy and
disclosure of information in motion through and across telephony and computer networks.
The Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 - (answer) Allows for collection and use of
"empty" communications, which means nonverbal and nontext communications, such as GPS
information.
The USA Patriot Act - (answer) The primary law under which a wide variety of Internet and
communications information content and metadata is currently collected. Provisions exist within the Act
to protect the identity and privacy of U.S. citizens
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) - (answer) Contains many provisions about record-keeping and
destruction of electronic records relating to the management and operation of publicly held companies.
VERSION A AND VERSION B
The Computer Security Act of 1987 - (answer) Passed to improve the security and privacy of sensitive
information in federal computer systems. The law requires the establishment of minimum acceptable
security practices, creation of computer security plans, and training of system users or owners of
facilities that house sensitive information.
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA) - (answer) A law that allows for collection of
"foreign intelligence information" between foreign powers and agents of foreign powers using physical
and electronic surveillance. A warrant is issued by a special court created by this Act for actions under
this Act.
The Child Protection and Sexual Predator Punishment Act of 1998 - (answer) Requires service providers
that become aware of the storage or transmission of child pornography to report it to law enforcement.
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act of 1998 (COPPA) - (answer) Protects children 13 years of
age and under from the collection and use of their personal information by Web sites. This act replaces
the Child Online Protection Act of 1988 (COPA), which was determined to be unconstitutional.
The Communications Decency Act of 1996 - (answer) Designed to protect persons 18 years of age and
under from downloading or viewing material considered indecent. This act has been subject to court
cases that subsequently changed some definitions and penalties
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 - (answer) Includes many provisions relative to the privacy and
disclosure of information in motion through and across telephony and computer networks.
The Wireless Communications and Public Safety Act of 1999 - (answer) Allows for collection and use of
"empty" communications, which means nonverbal and nontext communications, such as GPS
information.
The USA Patriot Act - (answer) The primary law under which a wide variety of Internet and
communications information content and metadata is currently collected. Provisions exist within the Act
to protect the identity and privacy of U.S. citizens
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX) - (answer) Contains many provisions about record-keeping and
destruction of electronic records relating to the management and operation of publicly held companies.
