Question 1

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 2

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 3

Your little brother came for a visit and used your laptop.You didn't think anything of it at the time, but now your laptop is running really slow.Which of the following statements is false?

Accepted Answer

A) It can't be a worm because your anti-malware software would have blocked it. 
B) It can't be a Trojan horse because your anti-spam software would have blocked it. 
C) It can't be your brother's fault because he only visited Web sites, and he didn't open any files. 
D) Your brother admits to opening a joke file on his e-mail, but the file was from a good friend, so it can't be your brother's fault. 
E) All of these statements are false. 
A) It can't be a worm because your anti-malware software would have blocked it. 
B) It can't be a Trojan horse because your anti-spam software would have blocked it. 
C) It can't be your brother's fault because he only visited Web sites, and he didn't open any files. 
D) Your brother admits to opening a joke file on his e-mail, but the file was from a good friend, so it can't be your brother's fault. 
E) All of these statements are false.

Question 4

A _____ cookie either originates on, or is sent to, a different Web site than the one you are currently viewing.

Accepted Answer

A) Tracking cookie 
B) Monitoring cookie 
C) Second-party cookie 
D) Third-party cookie 
E) First-party cookie 
A) Tracking cookie 
B) Monitoring cookie 
C) Second-party cookie 
D) Third-party cookie 
E) First-party cookie

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

You got careless and left your laptop in a taxi back from the airport.However, you aren't too worried about your information.Which of the following should not a reason for your attitude?

Accepted Answer

A) You back up all your files every Monday night. 
B) You encrypt all of your personal information. 
C) Your operating system requires a password at start-up. 
D) You have trace software on your laptop. 
E) You named the file that contains your list of passwords BirthdaysToRemember. 
A) You back up all your files every Monday night. 
B) You encrypt all of your personal information. 
C) Your operating system requires a password at start-up. 
D) You have trace software on your laptop. 
E) You named the file that contains your list of passwords BirthdaysToRemember.

Question 7

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 8

A(n)_____ is a computer to which you connect, that in turn connects to the Web site you wish to visit.

Accepted Answer

A) Proxy server 
B) Internet server 
C) Intermediate server 
D) Backbone server 
E) E-mail server 
A) Proxy server 
B) Internet server 
C) Intermediate server 
D) Backbone server 
E) E-mail server

Question 9

Social engineering attacks are a threat at work but typically not at home.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n)___________ refers to software installed on your computer that controls communications to and from your computer by permitting or denying communications based on your security settings.

Accepted Answer

A) Proactive monitoring package 
B) Anti-spyware package 
C) Content-filtering package 
D) Anti-malware package 
E) Personal firewall 
A) Proactive monitoring package 
B) Anti-spyware package 
C) Content-filtering package 
D) Anti-malware package 
E) Personal firewall

Question 11

You should update your definitions before scanning your system with anti-malware software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

_____________ is an example of a behavioral 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 13

Credit card companies bear the liability for fraudulent charges, provided that they are notified within 60 days of the theft.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____________ 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 15

It is best to use a straight-line shredder to protect your unused documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 18

As businesses improve their information security, organized crime is turning its attention to consumers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

One strategy for controlling spam is to set up multiple free e-mail accounts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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.

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

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 little brother came for a visit and used your laptop.You didn't think anything of it at the time, but now your laptop is running really slow.Which of the following statements is false?

A _____ cookie either originates on, or is sent to, a different Web site than the one you are currently viewing.

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

You got careless and left your laptop in a taxi back from the airport.However, you aren't too worried about your information.Which of the following should not a reason for your attitude?

The first step to recover from identity theft is ____________.

A(n)_____ is a computer to which you connect, that in turn connects to the Web site you wish to visit.

Social engineering attacks are a threat at work but typically not at home.

A(n)___________ refers to software installed on your computer that controls communications to and from your computer by permitting or denying communications based on your security settings.

You should update your definitions before scanning your system with anti-malware software.

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

Credit card companies bear the liability for fraudulent charges, provided that they are notified within 60 days of the theft.

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

It is best to use a straight-line shredder to protect your unused documents.

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

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

As businesses improve their information security, organized crime is turning its attention to consumers.

One strategy for controlling spam is to set up multiple free e-mail accounts.

Which of the following statements is not correct?

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Exam 18: Tech Guide 5: Protecting your information assets

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

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 little brother came for a visit and used your laptop.You didn't think anything of it at the time, but now your laptop is running really slow.Which of the following statements is false?

A _____ cookie either originates on, or is sent to, a different Web site than the one you are currently viewing.

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

You got careless and left your laptop in a taxi back from the airport.However, you aren't too worried about your information.Which of the following should not a reason for your attitude?

The first step to recover from identity theft is ____________.

A(n)_____ is a computer to which you connect, that in turn connects to the Web site you wish to visit.

Social engineering attacks are a threat at work but typically not at home.

A(n)___________ refers to software installed on your computer that controls communications to and from your computer by permitting or denying communications based on your security settings.

You should update your definitions before scanning your system with anti-malware software.

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

Credit card companies bear the liability for fraudulent charges, provided that they are notified within 60 days of the theft.

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

It is best to use a straight-line shredder to protect your unused documents.

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

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

As businesses improve their information security, organized crime is turning its attention to consumers.

One strategy for controlling spam is to set up multiple free e-mail accounts.

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Introduction to Information Systems

Organizational Strategy, Competitive Advantage, and Information Systems

Data and Knowledge Management

Networks

E-Business and E-Commerce

Wireless, Mobile Computing, and Mobile Commerce

Web 2.0 and Social Networks

Information Systems Within the Organization

Customer Relationship Management and Supply Chain Management

Business Intelligence

Acquiring Information Systems and Applications

Ethics and Privacy

Information Security

Tech Guide 1: Hardware

Tech Guide 2: Software

Tech Guide 3: Emerging types of enterprise computing

Tech Guide 4: Intelligent Systems

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