Question 1

Describe cyberterrorism and how to at least control its impact.

Accepted Answer

•Cyberterrorism - leveraging of an information system,particularly via the Internet,is intended to cause physical,real-world harm or severe disruption of system infrastructure (Hinde,2003).A spy has high computer and network skills and is hired to break into a specific computer or computer network to steal or delete data and information.

Question 2

Which is NOT a symptom of spyware on an employee's computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  invasion of privacy 
B)  appropriation of personal information 
C)  interference with the speed and responsiveness of the computer 
D)  proliferation of pop-up ads 
A)  invasion of privacy 
B)  appropriation of personal information 
C)  interference with the speed and responsiveness of the computer 
D)  proliferation of pop-up ads D

Question 3

______ are best described as people who accesses a computer or computer network unlawfully.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hackers 
B)  Viruses, worms, and trojans 
C)  Information thieves 
D)  Disgruntled employees 
A)  Hackers 
B)  Viruses, worms, and trojans 
C)  Information thieves 
D)  Disgruntled employees A

Question 4

A hacker is defined as someone who accesses a computer or computer network unlawfully.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which type of security threat is the most widespread,affecting almost 90% of companies?

Accepted Answer

A)  computer fraud 
B)  phishing 
C)  denial of service 
D)  theft of hardware components, such as storage cards 
A)  computer fraud 
B)  phishing 
C)  denial of service 
D)  theft of hardware components, such as storage cards

Question 6

According to the text,approximately what percentage of employers monitor what employees are posting to external blogs and social networking sites?

Accepted Answer

A)  25% 
B)  30% 
C)  75% 
D)  100% 
A)  25% 
B)  30% 
C)  75% 
D)  100%

Question 7

Which state has passed a law protecting employee records in private organizations?

Accepted Answer

A)  California 
B)  Ohio 
C)  New York 
D)  Oregon 
A)  California 
B)  Ohio 
C)  New York 
D)  Oregon

Question 8

Three main goals of information security are to achieve confidentiality, integrity, and availability within an HRIS.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All companies have been affected by computer-based fraud,such as data processing or data entry routines that are modified.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

There are many threats to information security.Please describe five information security threats.

Accepted Answer

These are common security threats from o

Question 11

Which of the following is considered a common security threat?

Accepted Answer

A)  human error 
B)  damage by employees 
C)  hackers 
D)  all of these 
A)  human error 
B)  damage by employees 
C)  hackers 
D)  all of these

Question 12

Viruses and trojans are common external security threats to organizations and often come in e-mail attachments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a recommended privacy policy statement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adopt a comprehensive information security and privacy policy. 
B)  Store sensitive personal data in secure HRIS, and provide appropriate encryption. 
C)  Dispose of documents properly, or restore persistent storage equipment. 
D)  Conduct focus groups with selected employees. 
A)  Adopt a comprehensive information security and privacy policy. 
B)  Store sensitive personal data in secure HRIS, and provide appropriate encryption. 
C)  Dispose of documents properly, or restore persistent storage equipment. 
D)  Conduct focus groups with selected employees.

Question 14

What are some of the best practices that HR managers should consider to secure information security and privacy? Be sure to list at least five best practices that were discussed in class,as well as in your textbook.

Accepted Answer

•Train users on how to securely use and

Question 15

Describe the McCumber Cube approach to privacy.

Accepted Answer

The National Security Telecommunications

Question 16

Briefly list and describe the important goals and considerations of information security.

Accepted Answer

Three main goals of information security

Question 17

The McCumber Cube for Data Privacy has three dimensions.Which of the following is NOT a dimension that is used to organize a privacy policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  desired information goals 
B)  countermeasures 
C)  state of information 
D)  use of information 
A)  desired information goals 
B)  countermeasures 
C)  state of information 
D)  use of information

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT considered a threat to security?

Accepted Answer

A)  human error 
B)  disgruntled employees and ex-employees 
C)  other "internal" attackers 
D)  none of these 
A)  human error 
B)  disgruntled employees and ex-employees 
C)  other "internal" attackers 
D)  none of these

Question 19

What is the difference between a computer virus and spyware?

Accepted Answer

•A virus is a type of malware that works

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT considered a software threat to security?

Accepted Answer

A)  worms 
B)  spyware 
C)  trojan virus 
D)  file corruption 
A)  worms 
B)  spyware 
C)  trojan virus 
D)  file corruption

Describe cyberterrorism and how to at least control its impact.

Which is NOT a symptom of spyware on an employee's computer?

______ are best described as people who accesses a computer or computer network unlawfully.

A hacker is defined as someone who accesses a computer or computer network unlawfully.

Which type of security threat is the most widespread,affecting almost 90% of companies?

According to the text,approximately what percentage of employers monitor what employees are posting to external blogs and social networking sites?

Which state has passed a law protecting employee records in private organizations?

Three main goals of information security are to achieve confidentiality, integrity, and availability within an HRIS.

All companies have been affected by computer-based fraud,such as data processing or data entry routines that are modified.

There are many threats to information security.Please describe five information security threats.

Which of the following is considered a common security threat?

Viruses and trojans are common external security threats to organizations and often come in e-mail attachments.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended privacy policy statement?

What are some of the best practices that HR managers should consider to secure information security and privacy? Be sure to list at least five best practices that were discussed in class,as well as in your textbook.

Describe the McCumber Cube approach to privacy.

Briefly list and describe the important goals and considerations of information security.

The McCumber Cube for Data Privacy has three dimensions.Which of the following is NOT a dimension that is used to organize a privacy policy?

Which of the following is NOT considered a threat to security?

What is the difference between a computer virus and spyware?

Which of the following is NOT considered a software threat to security?

A Brief History and Overview of Technology in HR

Database Concepts and Applications in HRIS

Systems Considerations in the Design of an HRIS: Planning for Implementations

The Systems Development Life Cycle and HRIS Needs Analysis

System Design and Acquisition

Change Management and Implementation

Cost Justifying HRIS Investments

HR Administration and HRIS

Talent Management

Recruitment and Selection in an Internet Context

Training and Development: Issues and HRIS Applications

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and HRIS

HRIS and International HRM

HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics

HRIS and Social Media

The Future of HRIS: Emerging Trends in HRM and IT

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Exam 15: HRIS Privacy and Security

Describe cyberterrorism and how to at least control its impact.

Which is NOT a symptom of spyware on an employee's computer?

______ are best described as people who accesses a computer or computer network unlawfully.

A hacker is defined as someone who accesses a computer or computer network unlawfully.

Which type of security threat is the most widespread,affecting almost 90% of companies?

According to the text,approximately what percentage of employers monitor what employees are posting to external blogs and social networking sites?

Which state has passed a law protecting employee records in private organizations?

Three main goals of information security are to achieve confidentiality, integrity, and availability within an HRIS.

All companies have been affected by computer-based fraud,such as data processing or data entry routines that are modified.

There are many threats to information security.Please describe five information security threats.

Which of the following is considered a common security threat?

Viruses and trojans are common external security threats to organizations and often come in e-mail attachments.

Which of the following is NOT a recommended privacy policy statement?

What are some of the best practices that HR managers should consider to secure information security and privacy? Be sure to list at least five best practices that were discussed in class,as well as in your textbook.

Describe the McCumber Cube approach to privacy.

Briefly list and describe the important goals and considerations of information security.

The McCumber Cube for Data Privacy has three dimensions.Which of the following is NOT a dimension that is used to organize a privacy policy?

Which of the following is NOT considered a threat to security?

What is the difference between a computer virus and spyware?

Which of the following is NOT considered a software threat to security?

A Brief History and Overview of Technology in HR

Database Concepts and Applications in HRIS

Systems Considerations in the Design of an HRIS: Planning for Implementations

The Systems Development Life Cycle and HRIS Needs Analysis

System Design and Acquisition

Change Management and Implementation

Cost Justifying HRIS Investments

HR Administration and HRIS

Talent Management

Recruitment and Selection in an Internet Context

Training and Development: Issues and HRIS Applications

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and HRIS

HRIS and International HRM

HR Metrics and Workforce Analytics

HRIS and Social Media

The Future of HRIS: Emerging Trends in HRM and IT

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