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WGU C172 – NETWORK AND SECURITY FOUNDATIONS
(COMPLETE V3)
1. Which federal law established workplace safety standards to protect employees?
A. OSHA
B. OSH Act
C. NFPA
D. CFR
Correct Answer: B. OSH Act
Rationale: The Occupational Safety and Health Act is the enabling legislation that created OSHA
and mandates workplace safety requirements.
2. Which organization enforces workplace safety regulations created under the OSH Act?
A. NFPA
B. CDC
C. OSHA
D. CFR
Correct Answer: C. OSHA
Rationale: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enforces compliance with
safety regulations established by the OSH Act.
3. Which organization develops fire safety standards and codes but does not enforce them?
A. OSHA
B. NFPA
C. DHS
D. EPA
Correct Answer: B. NFPA
Rationale: The National Fire Protection Association develops consensus-based codes such as
the National Electrical Code.
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4. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) primarily contains:
A. Corporate policies
B. Industry best practices
C. Federal administrative rules
D. International standards
Correct Answer: C. Federal administrative rules
Rationale: CFR codifies the general and permanent rules published by federal agencies.
5. What is the purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
A. Prevent cyberattacks
B. Provide procedures during emergencies
C. Ensure legal compliance
D. Control physical access
Correct Answer: B. Provide procedures during emergencies
Rationale: An EAP outlines evacuation routes, emergency contacts, and response actions during
emergencies.
6. What document focuses specifically on reducing fire hazards?
A. EAP
B. FPP
C. OSHA 300
D. SDS
Correct Answer: B. FPP
Rationale: A Fire Prevention Plan identifies ignition risks and controls to prevent fires.
7. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required to:
A. Train employees
B. Store chemicals
C. Identify chemical hazards
D. Replace OSHA rules
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Correct Answer: C. Identify chemical hazards
Rationale: SDS documents provide hazard identification, handling, and emergency response
information.
8. Biometric systems authenticate users based on:
A. Password complexity
B. Tokens
C. Unique physical or behavioral traits
D. IP addresses
Correct Answer: C. Unique physical or behavioral traits
Rationale: Biometrics include fingerprints, iris scans, facial recognition, and voice patterns.
9. FERPA protects the privacy of:
A. Medical records
B. Financial data
C. Student education records
D. Government systems
Correct Answer: C. Student education records
Rationale: FERPA applies to educational institutions receiving federal funding.
10. FISMA primarily applies to:
A. Healthcare organizations
B. Banks
C. Federal government systems
D. Private corporations
Correct Answer: C. Federal government systems
Rationale: FISMA mandates security controls for federal information systems.
11. GLBA requires organizations to protect:
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A. Student records
B. Healthcare data
C. Customer financial information
D. Intellectual property
Correct Answer: C. Customer financial information
Rationale: GLBA applies to financial institutions and mandates safeguards for consumer data.
12. HIPAA focuses on protecting:
A. Intellectual property
B. Financial transactions
C. Patient health information (PHI)
D. Academic records
Correct Answer: C. Patient health information (PHI)
Rationale: HIPAA ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability of healthcare data.
13. PCI DSS compliance is required for organizations that:
A. Process payroll
B. Store medical data
C. Handle credit card transactions
D. Provide cloud services
Correct Answer: C. Handle credit card transactions
Rationale: PCI DSS protects cardholder data and reduces credit card fraud.
14. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is best described as:
A. A legally binding contract
B. A formal agreement outlining cooperation
C. A technical policy
D. A regulatory mandate
Correct Answer: B. A formal agreement outlining cooperation
Rationale: MOUs define responsibilities without detailed legal enforceability.
WGU C172 – NETWORK AND SECURITY FOUNDATIONS
(COMPLETE V3)
1. Which federal law established workplace safety standards to protect employees?
A. OSHA
B. OSH Act
C. NFPA
D. CFR
Correct Answer: B. OSH Act
Rationale: The Occupational Safety and Health Act is the enabling legislation that created OSHA
and mandates workplace safety requirements.
2. Which organization enforces workplace safety regulations created under the OSH Act?
A. NFPA
B. CDC
C. OSHA
D. CFR
Correct Answer: C. OSHA
Rationale: OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) enforces compliance with
safety regulations established by the OSH Act.
3. Which organization develops fire safety standards and codes but does not enforce them?
A. OSHA
B. NFPA
C. DHS
D. EPA
Correct Answer: B. NFPA
Rationale: The National Fire Protection Association develops consensus-based codes such as
the National Electrical Code.
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4. The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) primarily contains:
A. Corporate policies
B. Industry best practices
C. Federal administrative rules
D. International standards
Correct Answer: C. Federal administrative rules
Rationale: CFR codifies the general and permanent rules published by federal agencies.
5. What is the purpose of an Emergency Action Plan (EAP)?
A. Prevent cyberattacks
B. Provide procedures during emergencies
C. Ensure legal compliance
D. Control physical access
Correct Answer: B. Provide procedures during emergencies
Rationale: An EAP outlines evacuation routes, emergency contacts, and response actions during
emergencies.
6. What document focuses specifically on reducing fire hazards?
A. EAP
B. FPP
C. OSHA 300
D. SDS
Correct Answer: B. FPP
Rationale: A Fire Prevention Plan identifies ignition risks and controls to prevent fires.
7. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required to:
A. Train employees
B. Store chemicals
C. Identify chemical hazards
D. Replace OSHA rules
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Correct Answer: C. Identify chemical hazards
Rationale: SDS documents provide hazard identification, handling, and emergency response
information.
8. Biometric systems authenticate users based on:
A. Password complexity
B. Tokens
C. Unique physical or behavioral traits
D. IP addresses
Correct Answer: C. Unique physical or behavioral traits
Rationale: Biometrics include fingerprints, iris scans, facial recognition, and voice patterns.
9. FERPA protects the privacy of:
A. Medical records
B. Financial data
C. Student education records
D. Government systems
Correct Answer: C. Student education records
Rationale: FERPA applies to educational institutions receiving federal funding.
10. FISMA primarily applies to:
A. Healthcare organizations
B. Banks
C. Federal government systems
D. Private corporations
Correct Answer: C. Federal government systems
Rationale: FISMA mandates security controls for federal information systems.
11. GLBA requires organizations to protect:
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A. Student records
B. Healthcare data
C. Customer financial information
D. Intellectual property
Correct Answer: C. Customer financial information
Rationale: GLBA applies to financial institutions and mandates safeguards for consumer data.
12. HIPAA focuses on protecting:
A. Intellectual property
B. Financial transactions
C. Patient health information (PHI)
D. Academic records
Correct Answer: C. Patient health information (PHI)
Rationale: HIPAA ensures confidentiality, integrity, and availability of healthcare data.
13. PCI DSS compliance is required for organizations that:
A. Process payroll
B. Store medical data
C. Handle credit card transactions
D. Provide cloud services
Correct Answer: C. Handle credit card transactions
Rationale: PCI DSS protects cardholder data and reduces credit card fraud.
14. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is best described as:
A. A legally binding contract
B. A formal agreement outlining cooperation
C. A technical policy
D. A regulatory mandate
Correct Answer: B. A formal agreement outlining cooperation
Rationale: MOUs define responsibilities without detailed legal enforceability.
