Question 1

While they are relatively uncommon, security breaches can be costly for the organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Privacy is a human value consisting of four elements that refer to human rights, namely, solitude, anonymity, intimacy and reserve.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Governments, at various levels, in most of the developed countries have enacted several laws and regulations to safeguard information security and data protection.Please list and briefly describe 3 such laws discussed in chapter 16 of the textbook.

Accepted Answer

-Personal Information Protection and Electronics Document Act: The act was enacted in Canada to support and promote electronic business by protecting personal information that is collected, used, or disclosed in certain circumstances. -California Security Breach Information Act, SB 1386: This law in the state of California requires organizations to notify customers or employees when unencrypted personal information has been compromised, stolen, or lost -Computer Misuse Act, 1990: The act was proposed to make computer crime (e.g., hacking or cyber-terrorism)a type of criminal offence in the United Kingdom. -The European Union Data Protection Directive (EUDPD): This directive requires that all EU members must adopt national regulations to standardize the protection of data privacy for citizens throughout the European Union. -Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act: This act requires health care providers, insurance companies, and employers to safeguard the security of health information.It sets national standards for electronic health care transactions.

Question 4

Cybercrime and security breaches cost firms an average of $ _______ annually.

Accepted Answer

A) 15, 670 
B) 6, 990 
C) 833,000 
D) 77, 400 
A) 15, 670 
B) 6, 990 
C) 833,000 
D) 77, 400

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is not considered a "best practice" that HR managers should consider to secure information security and privacy?

Accepted Answer

A) Train users on how to securely use and handle the equipment, data, and software. 
B) Make backup copies of data files and programs 
C) Do not allow passwords to be shared.Change passwords frequently 
D) Require employees to take sensitive material home with them so that it is not left at the office. 
A) Train users on how to securely use and handle the equipment, data, and software. 
B) Make backup copies of data files and programs 
C) Do not allow passwords to be shared.Change passwords frequently 
D) Require employees to take sensitive material home with them so that it is not left at the office.

Question 7

According to Kovach and Tansey (2000)________ is one of the four elements of privacy that is defined as "the right to not be monitored".

Accepted Answer

A) Solitude 
B) Anonymity 
C) Intimacy 
D) Reserve 
A) Solitude 
B) Anonymity 
C) Intimacy 
D) Reserve

Question 8

Which U.S.state enacted the Security Breach Notification Law? The law requires organizations to notify customers or employees when unencrypted personal information may be compromised, stolen or lost

Accepted Answer

A) New York 
B) Massachusetts 
C) California 
D) Washington 
A) New York 
B) Massachusetts 
C) California 
D) Washington

Question 9

According to Austin and Darby (2003)it is estimated that security breaches (internal and external)affect _____ of all businesses every year.

Accepted Answer

A) 15% 
B) 40% 
C) 75% 
D) 90% 
A) 15% 
B) 40% 
C) 75% 
D) 90%

Question 10

The ISO/IEC 27002 security management process does NOT consist of

Accepted Answer

A) Administrative/procedural controls 
B) Logical/technical controls 
C) Physical controls 
D) Strategic controls 
A) Administrative/procedural controls 
B) Logical/technical controls 
C) Physical controls 
D) Strategic controls

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The following are the common security th

Question 12

ISO/IEC 27002 (ISO, 2000), is a security management process which focus of technological control of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Information security breaches cost approximately ________ annually.

Accepted Answer

A) 78 million 
B) 45 billion 
C) 17 billion 
D) 100 billion 
A) 78 million 
B) 45 billion 
C) 17 billion 
D) 100 billion

Question 14

Privacy is a universal concept that is viewed similarly in different cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Information security issues are solely the responsibility of the IT Department and IT managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Viruses, worms and trojans are common external security threats organization and often come in email attachments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The value of information is rarely higher than the price of hardware and/or software being used to store that information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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) 33% 
C) 75% 
D) 100% 
A) 25% 
B) 33% 
C) 75% 
D) 100%

Question 19

Confidential information must only be accessed, used, or disclosed by authorized users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The main goal(s)of information security is/are to achieve:

Accepted Answer

A) Confidentiality, and integrity 
B) Integrity, and availability 
C) Confidentiality, and availability 
D) Confidentiality, integrity, and availability 
A) Confidentiality, and integrity 
B) Integrity, and availability 
C) Confidentiality, and availability 
D) Confidentiality, integrity, and availability

While they are relatively uncommon, security breaches can be costly for the organization.

Privacy is a human value consisting of four elements that refer to human rights, namely, solitude, anonymity, intimacy and reserve.

Governments, at various levels, in most of the developed countries have enacted several laws and regulations to safeguard information security and data protection.Please list and briefly describe 3 such laws discussed in chapter 16 of the textbook.

Cybercrime and security breaches cost firms an average of $ _______ annually.

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

Which of the following is not considered a "best practice" that HR managers should consider to secure information security and privacy?

According to Kovach and Tansey (2000)________ is one of the four elements of privacy that is defined as "the right to not be monitored".

Which U.S.state enacted the Security Breach Notification Law? The law requires organizations to notify customers or employees when unencrypted personal information may be compromised, stolen or lost

According to Austin and Darby (2003)it is estimated that security breaches (internal and external)affect _____ of all businesses every year.

The ISO/IEC 27002 security management process does NOT consist of

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

ISO/IEC 27002 (ISO, 2000), is a security management process which focus of technological control of information.

Information security breaches cost approximately ________ annually.

Privacy is a universal concept that is viewed similarly in different cultures.

Information security issues are solely the responsibility of the IT Department and IT managers.

Viruses, worms and trojans are common external security threats organization and often come in email attachments.

The value of information is rarely higher than the price of hardware and/or software being used to store that information.

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

Confidential information must only be accessed, used, or disclosed by authorized users.

The main goal(s)of information security is/are to achieve:

Evolution of Human Resource Management and Human Resource Information Systems: the Role of Information Technology

Database Concepts and Applications in Human Resource Information Systems

Systems Considerations in the Design of a Human Resource Information

Human Resource Information Systems Needs Analysis

System Design and Acquisition

Human Resource Metrics and Workforce Analytics

Cost Justifying Human Resource Information Systems Investments

Project Management and Human Resource Advice for Human Resource Information Systems Implementation

Change Management: Implementation, Integration, and Maintenance of the Human Resource Information Systems

Human Resource Administration and Human Resource Information Systems

Talent Management

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Nd the Human Resource Information System

Training and Development: Issues and Human Resource Information Systems

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and the Human

Human Resource Information Systems and International Human Resource

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Exam 16: Information Security and Privacy in Human Resource Information Systems

While they are relatively uncommon, security breaches can be costly for the organization.

Privacy is a human value consisting of four elements that refer to human rights, namely, solitude, anonymity, intimacy and reserve.

Governments, at various levels, in most of the developed countries have enacted several laws and regulations to safeguard information security and data protection.Please list and briefly describe 3 such laws discussed in chapter 16 of the textbook.

Cybercrime and security breaches cost firms an average of $ _______ annually.

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

Which of the following is not considered a "best practice" that HR managers should consider to secure information security and privacy?

According to Kovach and Tansey (2000)________ is one of the four elements of privacy that is defined as "the right to not be monitored".

Which U.S.state enacted the Security Breach Notification Law? The law requires organizations to notify customers or employees when unencrypted personal information may be compromised, stolen or lost

According to Austin and Darby (2003)it is estimated that security breaches (internal and external)affect _____ of all businesses every year.

The ISO/IEC 27002 security management process does NOT consist of

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

ISO/IEC 27002 (ISO, 2000), is a security management process which focus of technological control of information.

Information security breaches cost approximately ________ annually.

Privacy is a universal concept that is viewed similarly in different cultures.

Information security issues are solely the responsibility of the IT Department and IT managers.

Viruses, worms and trojans are common external security threats organization and often come in email attachments.

The value of information is rarely higher than the price of hardware and/or software being used to store that information.

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

Confidential information must only be accessed, used, or disclosed by authorized users.

The main goal(s)of information security is/are to achieve:

Evolution of Human Resource Management and Human Resource Information Systems: the Role of Information Technology

Database Concepts and Applications in Human Resource Information Systems

Systems Considerations in the Design of a Human Resource Information

Human Resource Information Systems Needs Analysis

System Design and Acquisition

Human Resource Metrics and Workforce Analytics

Cost Justifying Human Resource Information Systems Investments

Project Management and Human Resource Advice for Human Resource Information Systems Implementation

Change Management: Implementation, Integration, and Maintenance of the Human Resource Information Systems

Human Resource Administration and Human Resource Information Systems

Talent Management

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Nd the Human Resource Information System

Training and Development: Issues and Human Resource Information Systems

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and the Human

Human Resource Information Systems and International Human Resource

Filters