Question 1

Which of the following is a computer action you can take to prevent malware infections?

Accepted Answer

A) Installing a security suite on your computer 
B) Installing a firewall on your computer 
C) Installing monitoring software on your computer 
D) All of the above 
A) Installing a security suite on your computer 
B) Installing a firewall on your computer 
C) Installing monitoring software on your computer 
D) All of the above

Question 2

Describe the functions of anti-malware software on your computer.

Accepted Answer

Anti-malware software on your computer s

Question 3

Why is it so important to protect your information assets?

Accepted Answer

Protecting information assets is crucial

Question 4

_______ software logs keystrokes, e-mails, applications, windows, websites, Internet connection, passwords, chat conversations, webcams, and screenshots.

Accepted Answer

A) Firewall 
B) Anti-malware 
C) Monitoring 
D) Content-filtering 
E) Anti-spyware 
A) Firewall 
B) Anti-malware 
C) Monitoring 
D) Content-filtering 
E) Anti-spyware

Question 5

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A) You should use credit cards with your picture on them. 
B) You may use virtual credit cards for additional security. 
C) You should use debit cards whenever possible for additional security. 
D) You cannot use virtual credit cards for in-store purchases. 
E) Signatures on credit cards are often impossible to read. 
A) You should use credit cards with your picture on them. 
B) You may use virtual credit cards for additional security. 
C) You should use debit cards whenever possible for additional security. 
D) You cannot use virtual credit cards for in-store purchases. 
E) Signatures on credit cards are often impossible to read.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) Having your picture on your credit card 
B) Limiting your use of debit cards 
C) Knowing your credit card billing cycles 
D) Installing antivirus software 
A) Having your picture on your credit card 
B) Limiting your use of debit cards 
C) Knowing your credit card billing cycles 
D) Installing antivirus software

Question 7

Methods you should use to protect your portable devices and information include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Using two-factor authentication 
B) Making certain not to leave your portable devices in plain view in a car 
C) Keeping your portable devices in an inconspicuous container 
D) Encrypting the hard drive of your laptop 
E) All of these are legitimate protection methods. 
A) Using two-factor authentication 
B) Making certain not to leave your portable devices in plain view in a car 
C) Keeping your portable devices in an inconspicuous container 
D) Encrypting the hard drive of your laptop 
E) All of these are legitimate protection methods.

Question 8

Discuss the pros and cons of using credit cards vs. debit cards.

Accepted Answer

Credit cards and debit cards both have t

Question 9

Which of the following attacks is most closely associated with downloading and installing patches immediately?

Accepted Answer

A) Denial-of-service 
B) Zero-day attacks 
C) Distributed denial-of-service 
D) Viruses 
E) Worms 
A) Denial-of-service 
B) Zero-day attacks 
C) Distributed denial-of-service 
D) Viruses 
E) Worms

Question 10

The first step to recover from identity theft is ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) call your credit card company 
B) change all your credit cards 
C) get a lawyer 
D) fill out fraud affidavits for creditors 
A) call your credit card company 
B) change all your credit cards 
C) get a lawyer 
D) fill out fraud affidavits for creditors

Question 11

What functions should you expect from monitoring software on your computer?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring software on your computer can

Question 12

What functions should a personal firewall provide for you?

Accepted Answer

A personal firewall is a security applic

Question 13

Which of the following statements about companies that provide proactive protection of your information assets is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A) These companies allow their customers to lock their credit files. 
B) These companies ensure that new lines of credit cannot be opened unless their clients unlock their credit files. 
C) These companies operate independently of the three major credit reporting agencies. 
D) Signing up with these companies means that merchants and banks must have verbal or written permission from their customers before opening new credit in their names. 
E) These companies will proactively monitor their clients' credit files at the three credit reporting agencies. 
A) These companies allow their customers to lock their credit files. 
B) These companies ensure that new lines of credit cannot be opened unless their clients unlock their credit files. 
C) These companies operate independently of the three major credit reporting agencies. 
D) Signing up with these companies means that merchants and banks must have verbal or written permission from their customers before opening new credit in their names. 
E) These companies will proactively monitor their clients' credit files at the three credit reporting agencies.

Question 14

Discuss the benefits of using the services of companies that provide proactive protection of your personal information.

Accepted Answer

There are several benefits to using the

Question 15

Discuss the dangers of social networking websites.

Accepted Answer

Social networking websites can pose seve

Which of the following is a computer action you can take to prevent malware infections?

Describe the functions of anti-malware software on your computer.

Why is it so important to protect your information assets?

_______ software logs keystrokes, e-mails, applications, windows, websites, Internet connection, passwords, chat conversations, webcams, and screenshots.

Which of the following statements is not correct?

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

Methods you should use to protect your portable devices and information include all of the following except:

Discuss the pros and cons of using credit cards vs. debit cards.

Which of the following attacks is most closely associated with downloading and installing patches immediately?

The first step to recover from identity theft is ____________.

What functions should you expect from monitoring software on your computer?

What functions should a personal firewall provide for you?

Which of the following statements about companies that provide proactive protection of your information assets is not correct?

Discuss the benefits of using the services of companies that provide proactive protection of your personal information.

Discuss the dangers of social networking websites.

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

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Exam 18: Technology Guide 5 Protecting Your Information Assets

Which of the following is a computer action you can take to prevent malware infections?

Describe the functions of anti-malware software on your computer.

Why is it so important to protect your information assets?

_______ software logs keystrokes, e-mails, applications, windows, websites, Internet connection, passwords, chat conversations, webcams, and screenshots.

Which of the following statements is not correct?

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

Methods you should use to protect your portable devices and information include all of the following except:

Discuss the pros and cons of using credit cards vs. debit cards.

Which of the following attacks is most closely associated with downloading and installing patches immediately?

The first step to recover from identity theft is ____________.

What functions should you expect from monitoring software on your computer?

What functions should a personal firewall provide for you?

Which of the following statements about companies that provide proactive protection of your information assets is not correct?

Discuss the benefits of using the services of companies that provide proactive protection of your personal information.

Discuss the dangers of social networking websites.

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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