Exam 30: Computer Safety and Ethics

The goal of ____ is to collect information about the user, the user's browsing habits, and other personal information.

Which of the following would be considered the strongest password?

Often, you can inadvertently run a virus program by ____.

To make sure your e-commerce transactions are secure and to protect your private information, you should ____.

Eavesdropping software can be downloaded free from the Internet and used by a hacker to access an unsecured wireless connection.

Before providing personal information or credit card information on an e-commerce site, first verify that the site is secure.

Case 30-1 Nelson is a graphic designer who works long hours on his computer. He tries to take precautions to avoid chronic physical maladies such as eyestrain, back problems, and repetitive strain injuries. What kind of furniture should Nelson use to help adapt his equipment and his workplace to fit himself?

Surge protectors help protect computers from ____.

FIGURE 30-2 You could use the program shown in Figure 30-2 above to ____.

Using a notebook computer introduces risks not associated with desktop computers.

Why are passwords important? How do you maintain passwords and keep them secure? How do you create a strong password?

Hackers often use spyware to control your browser, a practice called ____________________.

What action might obstruct the air vents in your notebook computer and cause it to overheat?

Case 30-2 Molly has just purchased a router and is setting up a wireless network in her home office. She wants to secure it properly. If Molly does not properly secure her wireless network connection, what could happen if her neighbor uses her broadband connection?

A software firewall is more secure and easier to monitor than a hardware firewall.

____________________ are small files that are created when you visit a Web site and are stored on your computer, then accessed again the next time you visit the same site.

It is the responsibility of a company or individual to protect their data.

A(n) public key deciphers the encrypted information in a transmission.

External hard drives can be used to help ____.