Exam 31: Security, Privacy, and Ethics Online

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using network protection?

Generally, any information gathered from a company's computer system is company property and not an individual worker's personal property.

A brute force attack is also called a dictionary attack.

Typical phishing messages come from social networking sites, auction sites, banks, and the IRS.

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

A(n) ____ is a malicious program that records your keystrokes to keep track of the information such as credit card and account numbers.

You should store your backup files near the computer so they will be accessible in case your hard drive fails.

When using a notebook computer, put it on your lap for stability.

A(n) ____________________ can be used to provide the Web site owner with information about you and your computer.

____ attacks use a script or program to log on to an account using hundreds of words or phrases stored in a file.

A(n) ____ is usually a battery that provides power if the normal current is disrupted.

Unauthorized use of an unsecured wireless network can slow down your Internet access.

GoDaddy is a site that provides ____.

What effect can an unexpected power outage have on your data? What to most software programs do to prevent data loss? List two things you can use to safeguard computer systems against power outages. What does backing up entail? What priority should your backup procedure have?

A software firewall is more secure and easier to monitor for large networks.

Windows Defender is an example of antivirus software.