Question 1

You should use debit cards because they are directly linked to your bank account and, therefore, you cannot overspend.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

________________ is an example of a computer-based action you can take to protect your information assets.

Accepted Answer

A) Never posting personal information about yourself on social networking sites 
B) Frequently getting new credit card numbers 
C) Not using your "snail-mail" mailbox at home 
D) Shredding your documents 
A) Never posting personal information about yourself on social networking sites 
B) Frequently getting new credit card numbers 
C) Not using your "snail-mail" mailbox at home 
D) Shredding your documents A

Question 3

List and explain the actions you should take if your identity is stolen.

Accepted Answer

If your identity is stolen, there are several important actions you should take to protect yourself and minimize the damage.

1. Contact the authorities: Report the identity theft to the police and file a report. This will create an official record of the crime and may be necessary for resolving any fraudulent accounts or charges.

2. Contact your financial institutions: Notify your bank, credit card companies, and any other financial institutions where you have accounts. They can help you monitor for any suspicious activity and may be able to freeze or close compromised accounts.

3. Place a fraud alert on your credit reports: Contact one of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, or TransUnion) to place a fraud alert on your credit reports. This will make it more difficult for the thief to open new accounts in your name.

4. Monitor your credit reports: Keep a close eye on your credit reports for any unauthorized activity. You are entitled to a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus once a year.

5. Update your passwords and PINs: Change the passwords and PINs for all of your online accounts, especially those related to your finances and personal information.

6. Consider identity theft protection services: There are companies that offer identity theft protection services, which can help monitor for any suspicious activity and provide assistance in resolving identity theft issues.

7. Be cautious with personal information: Be extra cautious with your personal information, such as your Social Security number, and only share it when absolutely necessary.

By taking these actions, you can help protect yourself and minimize the impact of identity theft. It's also important to stay vigilant and continue monitoring your accounts and credit reports for any signs of fraudulent activity.

Question 4

Using both a token/biometric and your personal password is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) two-factor authentication 
B) two-factor authorization 
C) multi-factor authentication 
D) multi-factor authorization 
A) two-factor authentication 
B) two-factor authorization 
C) multi-factor authentication 
D) multi-factor authorization

Question 5

What functions should you expect from content-filtering software on your computer?

Accepted Answer

Content-filtering software on your compu

Question 6

Content-filtering software performs all of the following functions except:

Accepted Answer

A) Blocking access to undesirable websites 
B) Recording all websites visited 
C) Proactively monitoring computers to protect against malware attacks 
D) Recording both sides of chat conversations 
E) Enabling users to selectively filter content 
A) Blocking access to undesirable websites 
B) Recording all websites visited 
C) Proactively monitoring computers to protect against malware attacks 
D) Recording both sides of chat conversations 
E) Enabling users to selectively filter content

Question 7

A ______ cookie either originates on, or is sent to, the website that you are currently viewing.

Accepted Answer

A) tracking 
B) monitoring 
C) second-party 
D) third-party 
E) first-party 
A) tracking 
B) monitoring 
C) second-party 
D) third-party 
E) first-party

Question 8

It is possible for criminals to gain information about many people from social networking sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

You should ask whether your Social Security Number is necessary for identification or if any combination of nine numbers and letters will do just as well.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A single-cut shredder is sufficient to shred your documents at home, whereas a cross-cut (confetti)shredder is necessary at work because your work documents are more sensitive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Your credit card company bears the liability for fraudulent charges, regardless of when you notify them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Virtual credit cards cannot be used for in-store purchases that require a traditional plastic card.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Companies that provide proactive protection of your personal information allow customers to lock their credit files.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

You should use a post office box for your personal mail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If your identity is stolen, what is the first thing you should do?

Accepted Answer

A) Change all of your credit cards. 
B) Get a lawyer. 
C) Open a file with all of your paperwork. 
D) File a detailed police report. 
E) Notify the three major credit-reporting agencies. 
A) Change all of your credit cards. 
B) Get a lawyer. 
C) Open a file with all of your paperwork. 
D) File a detailed police report. 
E) Notify the three major credit-reporting agencies.

Question 16

Personal firewalls perform all of the following functions except:

Accepted Answer

A) They should not respond to Internet requests to ports that are not used for common Internet use. 
B) They should seek out the origin of malware in an attempt to block it in the future. 
C) They should alert you to suspicious behaviour. 
D) They should block outbound connections that you do not initiate. 
E) They should tell you when a program or connection is attempting to do something that you do not want. 
A) They should not respond to Internet requests to ports that are not used for common Internet use. 
B) They should seek out the origin of malware in an attempt to block it in the future. 
C) They should alert you to suspicious behaviour. 
D) They should block outbound connections that you do not initiate. 
E) They should tell you when a program or connection is attempting to do something that you do not want.

Question 17

_____________ is an example of a behavioural action you can take to protect your information assets.

Accepted Answer

A) Don't download files/software from websites you don't know or trust 
B) Limit your use of debit cards 
C) Never post personal information about yourself on social networking sites 
D) Update your privacy settings on Facebook, Twitter, etc. 
A) Don't download files/software from websites you don't know or trust 
B) Limit your use of debit cards 
C) Never post personal information about yourself on social networking sites 
D) Update your privacy settings on Facebook, Twitter, etc.

Question 18

___________ is an example of a behavioural action you can take to protect your information assets.

Accepted Answer

A) Having your picture on your credit card 
B) Opening e-mails only from people you know and trust 
C) Running security checks 
D) Installing antivirus software 
A) Having your picture on your credit card 
B) Opening e-mails only from people you know and trust 
C) Running security checks 
D) Installing antivirus software

Question 19

You should keep close track of your credit card billing cycles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is OK to open an e-mail attachment as long as you know and trust the person who sent the e-mail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

You should use debit cards because they are directly linked to your bank account and, therefore, you cannot overspend.

________________ is an example of a computer-based action you can take to protect your information assets.

List and explain the actions you should take if your identity is stolen.

Using both a token/biometric and your personal password is an example of ________.

What functions should you expect from content-filtering software on your computer?

Content-filtering software performs all of the following functions except:

A ______ cookie either originates on, or is sent to, the website that you are currently viewing.

It is possible for criminals to gain information about many people from social networking sites.

You should ask whether your Social Security Number is necessary for identification or if any combination of nine numbers and letters will do just as well.

A single-cut shredder is sufficient to shred your documents at home, whereas a cross-cut (confetti)shredder is necessary at work because your work documents are more sensitive.

Your credit card company bears the liability for fraudulent charges, regardless of when you notify them.

Virtual credit cards cannot be used for in-store purchases that require a traditional plastic card.

Companies that provide proactive protection of your personal information allow customers to lock their credit files.

You should use a post office box for your personal mail.

If your identity is stolen, what is the first thing you should do?

Personal firewalls perform all of the following functions except:

_____________ is an example of a behavioural action you can take to protect your information assets.

___________ is an example of a behavioural action you can take to protect your information assets.

You should keep close track of your credit card billing cycles.

It is OK to open an e-mail attachment as long as you know and trust the person who sent the e-mail.

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security and Controls

Data and Knowledge Management

Telecommunications and Networking

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Technology Guide 1 : Hardware

Technology Guide 2 : Software

Technology Guide 3 : Cloud Computing

Technology Guide 4 : Intelligent Systems

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Exam 18: Technology Guide 5 Protecting Your Information Assets

You should use debit cards because they are directly linked to your bank account and, therefore, you cannot overspend.

________________ is an example of a computer-based action you can take to protect your information assets.

List and explain the actions you should take if your identity is stolen.

Using both a token/biometric and your personal password is an example of ________.

What functions should you expect from content-filtering software on your computer?

Content-filtering software performs all of the following functions except:

A ______ cookie either originates on, or is sent to, the website that you are currently viewing.

It is possible for criminals to gain information about many people from social networking sites.

You should ask whether your Social Security Number is necessary for identification or if any combination of nine numbers and letters will do just as well.

A single-cut shredder is sufficient to shred your documents at home, whereas a cross-cut (confetti)shredder is necessary at work because your work documents are more sensitive.

Your credit card company bears the liability for fraudulent charges, regardless of when you notify them.

Virtual credit cards cannot be used for in-store purchases that require a traditional plastic card.

Companies that provide proactive protection of your personal information allow customers to lock their credit files.

You should use a post office box for your personal mail.

If your identity is stolen, what is the first thing you should do?

Personal firewalls perform all of the following functions except:

_____________ is an example of a behavioural action you can take to protect your information assets.

___________ is an example of a behavioural action you can take to protect your information assets.

You should keep close track of your credit card billing cycles.

It is OK to open an e-mail attachment as long as you know and trust the person who sent the e-mail.

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security and Controls

Data and Knowledge Management

Telecommunications and Networking

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Social Computing

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Technology Guide 1 : Hardware

Technology Guide 2 : Software

Technology Guide 3 : Cloud Computing

Technology Guide 4 : Intelligent Systems

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