Exam 5: Computer Security and Privacy

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 15-2 Samuel loves to shop online because it allows him to easily compare prices at different retailers and read reviews from other buyers before buying a product. However, Samuel is also concerned about protecting his personal information. Before providing any personal information on a shopping site, Samuel always reads the Web site's ____.

System failure can occur because of a hardware problem, software problem, or a computer virus.

A privacy concern is the inclusion of digital camera capabilities in most mobile phones today.

Our networked society has raised a number of ____ concerns.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 15-1 IBF Consultants, LLC provides consulting services in privacy and theft deterrence solutions. Another client owns a large number of expensive electronic devices and would like to be able to recover them in case of theft. IBF advises her to attach ____ to these devices.

Creating a ____ means making a duplicate copy of important files so that when a problem occurs, you can restore those files using the copy.

Semirugged PCs are designed to withstand drops of three feet or more onto concrete, extreme temperature ranges, wet conditions, and use while being bounced around over rough terrain in a vehicle.

To protect hardware from damage due to power fluctuations, it is important for all users to use a surge ____________________ with a computer whenever it is plugged into a power outlet.

Read a Web site's piracy rules (if they exist)before providing any personal information.

____ are used for marketing purposes, such as sending advertisements that fit each individual's interests or trying to sign people up over the phone for some type of service.

As shown in the accompanying figure, a(n) ____________________ app can lock and unlock your computer automatically as your iPhone moves in and out of range.

A marketing activity that can be considered a privacy risk is ____.

Information such as birth records, marriage certificates, and divorce information, as well as property purchases, assessments, liens, and tax values is confidential and can legally be seen only by authorized individuals.

____________________ labels change their appearance if someone (such as a thief)tries to remove them.

One of the most obvious types of hardware loss is hardware theft . _________________________

Some electronic tools, such as computer monitoring software and video surveillance equipment, can be used legally by individuals, businesses, and law enforcement agencies.

____________________ fluctuations, heat, dust, and static can all damage computer hardware.

Spam sent via IM is called sim . _________________________

Chain locks can be used to secure computers and other hardware. _________________________

____ refers to companies recording or observing the actions of employees while on the job.