Question 1

Two-step verification requires more than just a password to authenticate your identity on a Web site.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Keylogging is a way to block content being passed through the Internet. _______________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Reproducing and distributing music without the permission of the artist is called software ____________________.

Accepted Answer

piracy

Question 4

Explain the purpose of an End User License Agreement. List three different types of software licensing available and how they work.

Accepted Answer

The End User License Agreement is a cont

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT true about securing data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use an alias when communicating on a blog or social network. 
B)  The security and privacy of personal information on the Internet is getting worse all the time. 
C)  Verify that you log off a computer used in a public place such as a library. 
D)  All of the above are true. 
A)  Use an alias when communicating on a blog or social network. 
B)  The security and privacy of personal information on the Internet is getting worse all the time. 
C)  Verify that you log off a computer used in a public place such as a library. 
D)  All of the above are true.

Question 6

An End User License Agreement is a contract between you and your Internet service provider.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A strong password contains all of the following EXCEPT: ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  personal information, such as a birth date 
B)  at least eight characters 
C)  at least one special character, such as @ or * 
D)  letters and numbers 
A)  personal information, such as a birth date 
B)  at least eight characters 
C)  at least one special character, such as @ or * 
D)  letters and numbers

Question 8

A ____ program can take control of your browser.

Accepted Answer

A)  keylogger 
B)  hijacker 
C)  spyware 
D)  sniffer 
A)  keylogger 
B)  hijacker 
C)  spyware 
D)  sniffer

Question 9

Abby is a human resource director. She is preparing a presentation on ergonomics and responsible computer use for an upcoming employee meeting. The best position for a monitor is _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  directly in front of the user, with the bottom of the monitor positioned at eye level 
B)  to the left of the user, with the top of the monitor positioned at eye level 
C)  to the right of the user, with the monitor centered at eye level 
D)  directly in front of the user, with the top of the monitor positioned at eye level 
A)  directly in front of the user, with the bottom of the monitor positioned at eye level 
B)  to the left of the user, with the top of the monitor positioned at eye level 
C)  to the right of the user, with the monitor centered at eye level 
D)  directly in front of the user, with the top of the monitor positioned at eye level

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true regarding computer hacking?

Accepted Answer

A)  The FBI has a cybercrime branch. 
B)  Hackers are usually computer novices. 
C)  Hackers steal, change, or damage data. 
D)  Hacking causes millions of dollars of damage each year. 
A)  The FBI has a cybercrime branch. 
B)  Hackers are usually computer novices. 
C)  Hackers steal, change, or damage data. 
D)  Hacking causes millions of dollars of damage each year.

Question 11

Computer hacking involves invading someone else's computer without his or her permission. _______________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Identity theft is an example of unethical behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable way to protect a system?

Accepted Answer

A)  Update software once a year. 
B)  Install the latest security updates for your operating system. 
C)  Set strong passwords. 
D)  Install antivirus software. 
A)  Update software once a year. 
B)  Install the latest security updates for your operating system. 
C)  Set strong passwords. 
D)  Install antivirus software.

Question 14

The accompanying figure shows a likely ____ scheme.

Accepted Answer

A)  sniffing 
B)  phishing 
C)  hijacking 
D)  adware 
A)  sniffing 
B)  phishing 
C)  hijacking 
D)  adware

Question 15

A _____ is an act intended to deceive or defraud users.

Accepted Answer

A)  virus 
B)  sniffer 
C)  hoax 
D)  hacker 
A)  virus 
B)  sniffer 
C)  hoax 
D)  hacker

Question 16

An ergonomic workstation requires a wireless connection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Abby is a human resource director. She is preparing a presentation on ergonomics and responsible computer use for an upcoming employee meeting. Abby tells employees that they should do all of the following EXCEPT: ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Use keyboard trays, if possible. 
B)  Sit at least 20 inches away from the computer screen. 
C)  When they find a computer position that feels comfortable, sit in the same position for your entire computer session. 
D)  Be sure not to obstruct air vents on your notebook computer. 
A)  Use keyboard trays, if possible. 
B)  Sit at least 20 inches away from the computer screen. 
C)  When they find a computer position that feels comfortable, sit in the same position for your entire computer session. 
D)  Be sure not to obstruct air vents on your notebook computer.

Question 18

Public domain software provides remote access to software applications on the Internet. ____________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A time bomb virus replicates itself and consumes the computer's resources, resulting in a computer slowdown.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Joanna is a responsible and secure computer user. Joanna knows that all of the following are true about securing data EXCEPT: ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Companies often establish password-protected locations on hard drives. 
B)  It is always evident when some kind of computer crime or intrusion has occurred. 
C)  Unauthorized access is more likely to occur by people gaining access through a written or shared password than by people guessing your username or password. 
D)  You should change your password frequently. 
A)  Companies often establish password-protected locations on hard drives. 
B)  It is always evident when some kind of computer crime or intrusion has occurred. 
C)  Unauthorized access is more likely to occur by people gaining access through a written or shared password than by people guessing your username or password. 
D)  You should change your password frequently.

Exam 31: Security, Privacy, and Ethics Online

Two-step verification requires more than just a password to authenticate your identity on a Web site.

Keylogging is a way to block content being passed through the Internet. _______________________

Reproducing and distributing music without the permission of the artist is called software ____________________.

Explain the purpose of an End User License Agreement. List three different types of software licensing available and how they work.

Which of the following is NOT true about securing data?

An End User License Agreement is a contract between you and your Internet service provider.

A strong password contains all of the following EXCEPT: ____.

A ____ program can take control of your browser.

Abby is a human resource director. She is preparing a presentation on ergonomics and responsible computer use for an upcoming employee meeting. The best position for a monitor is _____.

Which of the following is NOT true regarding computer hacking?

Computer hacking involves invading someone else's computer without his or her permission. _______________________

Identity theft is an example of unethical behavior.

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable way to protect a system?

The accompanying figure shows a likely ____ scheme.

A _____ is an act intended to deceive or defraud users.

An ergonomic workstation requires a wireless connection.

Abby is a human resource director. She is preparing a presentation on ergonomics and responsible computer use for an upcoming employee meeting. Abby tells employees that they should do all of the following EXCEPT: ____.

Public domain software provides remote access to software applications on the Internet. ____________________

A time bomb virus replicates itself and consumes the computer's resources, resulting in a computer slowdown.

Joanna is a responsible and secure computer user. Joanna knows that all of the following are true about securing data EXCEPT: ____.

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