Deck 15: Computer Security and Privacy

Question 1

A growing illegal use of computer monitoring software is the use of a keystroke logging system by hackers.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Scam refers to unsolicited e-mail sent to a large group of individuals at one time.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Semirugged PCs are designed to withstand drops of three feet or more onto concrete,extreme temperature ranges,wet conditions,and use while being bounced around over rough terrain in a vehicle.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

At the present time,opting-out procedures are confusing and time-consuming,and they do not always work well.

Question 5

A privacy concern is the inclusion of digital camera capabilities in most mobile phones today.

Question 6

Information such as birth records,marriage certificates,and divorce information,as well as property purchases,assessments,liens,and tax values is confidential and can legally be seen only by authorized individuals.

Question 7

Read the Web site's piracy rules (if they exist)before providing any personal information.

Question 8

You can surf anonymously,opt out of some marketing activities,and use filters and other tools to limit your exposure to spam.

Question 9

The disaster recovery plan is also called a business continuity plan.

Question 10

In response to the increased occurrence of identity theft,some local governments have removed birth and death information from their available online records.

Question 11

There are many options for protecting yourself against computer monitoring by your employer or the government.

Question 12

Hardware theft can take many forms,including individuals making illegal copies of programs to give to friends and businesses installing software on more computers than permitted in the program's end-user license agreement.

Question 13

It is not a good idea to turn off your computer before moving it.

Question 14

Some states permit searches for property located in that state,such as displaying the owner's name,address,and a link to additional information including property value for the supplied owner name.

Question 15

Some electronic tools,such as computer monitoring software and video surveillance equipment,can be used legally by individuals,businesses,and law enforcement agencies.

Question 16

The video card is worn by an employee for continuous access and monitoring purposes.

Question 17

Many privacy advocates object to the use of video surveillance and face recognition technology in public locations.

Question 18

Information about individuals is not available in government databases.

Question 19

System failure can occur because of a hardware problem,software problem,or a computer virus.

Question 20

Cookies and spyware are possible privacy risks.

Question 21

Computer tracking software sends identifying information to the computer tracking company on a regular basis.

Question 22

Hardware loss,as well as other security issues,can result from hardware damage (both intentional and accidental)and ____.

A)spikes
B)interrupted power
C)system failure
D)all of the above

Question 23

One of the most obvious types of hardware loss is hardware theft.

Question 24

Our networked society has raised a number of ____ concerns.

A)privacy
B)patent
C)hardware theft
D)software quality

Question 25

Although many of us may prefer not to think about it,____-the complete malfunction of a computer system-and other types of computer-related disasters do happen.

A)software piracy
B)interrupted power
C)spikes
D)system failure

Question 26

____ can be used to secure portable computers,external hard drives,and other portable pieces of hardware to a table or other object.

A)Surge suppressors
B)Password locks
C)Spike suppressors
D)Cable locks

Question 27

To facilitate using a computer lock,nearly all computers today come with a ____-a small opening built into the system unit case designed for computer locks.

A)security slot
B)cable anchor
C)security opening
D)user lock

Question 28

Prevention measures against the counterfeiting of documents-such as checks and identification cards-include using microprinting,watermarks,and other difficult-to-reproduce content.

Question 29

Mobile protection software can remotely lock down a lost or stolen phone,display a message on the phone containing instructions for returning the device,and/or play a sound to help the owner locate the phone if it is nearby.

Question 30

To provide continuous power to facilities (such as hospitals,nuclear power plants,and business data centers)that cannot afford to be without power for any period of time,generators can be used.

Question 31

Chain locks can be used to secure computers and other hardware.

Question 32

To comply with truth-in-advertising laws,a(n)unsubscribe e-mail address included in an unsolicited e-mail must be a working address.

Question 33

Software piracy can occur because of a natural disaster (such as a tornado,fire,flood,or hurricane),sabotage,or terrorist attack.

Question 34

Computer monitoring programs can keep a log of all computer keystrokes performed on a computer,record the activities taking place,take screen shots of the screen at specified intervals,and more.

Question 35

Often used in conjunction with face recognition technology,public video surveillance systems are used to try to identify known terrorists and other criminals,to identify criminals whose crimes are caught on tape,and to prevent crimes from occurring.

Question 36

The hard drives of computers that are to be disposed of should be destroyed before they are sold or recycled.

Question 37

It is illegal to use computer monitoring software on your own computer or on the computers of your employees.

Question 38

To prevent pop-up ads from disturbing your Internet sessions,use a(n)antipop-up cookie-such as the one built-into the Google toolbar or the ones that can be enabled through many Web browsers.

Question 39

Presence backup enables data backups to be made on a continual basis so that data can be recovered from any point in time,even just a few minutes ago,when needed.

Question 40

A(n)head crash occurs when a hard drive's read/write heads actually touch the surface of a hard disk.

Question 41

One common way to deal with spam that makes it to your computer is to use a(n)____.

A)e-mail filter
B)spam e-mail address
C)encryption scheme
D)hot site

Question 42

Some software tools are not designed to prevent hardware from being stolen;instead,they are designed to aid in its ____.

A)recycle
B)recovery
C)repair
D)running

Question 43

____ systems encrypt everything stored on the drive (the operating system,application programs,data,temporary files,and so forth)automatically without any user interaction.

A)USB
B)RFID
C)IDC
D)FDE

Question 44

When spam is sent via IM it is called ____.

A)spoof
B)phish
C)spim
D)junk

Question 45

For online shopping,signing up for free offers,discussion groups,product registration,and other activities that typically lead to junk e-mail,use a disposable or ____.

A)junkie e-mail address
B)throw-away e-mail address
C)one-use e-mail address
D)second-hand e-mail address

Question 46

Creating a ____ means making a duplicate copy of important files so that when a problem occurs,you can restore those files using the copy.

A)mirror
B)hotspot
C)hot file
D)backup

Question 47

A(n)____ is an alternate location equipped with the computers,cabling,desks,and other equipment necessary to keep a business's operations going.

A)buddy site
B)alternate pad
C)hot site
D)white room

Question 48

Laptop ____ protect portable computers from scratches and other damage when they are carried in a conventional briefcase or bag.

A)pads
B)sleeves
C)pillows
D)cushions

Question 49

Collecting in-depth information about an individual is known as ____.

A)personal databasing
B)identity theft
C)information piracy
D)electronic profiling

Question 50

Most businesses and Web sites that collect personal information have a(n)____ that discloses how the personal information you provide will be used.

A)piracy policy
B)security policy
C)identity policy
D)privacy policy

Question 51

The data on the ____ USB flash drive shown in the accompanying figure cannot be accessed until the user enters the appropriate PIN.

A)encrypted
B)locked
C)registered
D)indexed

Question 52

To prevent the counterfeiting of U.S.currency,the Treasury Department releases new currency designs every ____.

A)7 to 10 years
B)10 years
C)10 to 12 years
D)12 years

Question 53

____ are used for marketing purposes,such as sending advertisements that fit each individual's interests or trying to sign people up over the phone for some type of service.

A)Government databases
B)Marketing databases
C)Educational databases
D)Research databases

Question 54

A marketing activity that can be considered a privacy risk is ____.

A)security threads
B)watermarking
C)electronic profiling
D)microprinting

Question 55

Users who want their desktop computers to remain powered up when the electricity goes off should use a(n)____,as shown in the accompanying figure.

A)UPS
B)surge suppressor
C)voltage controller
D)voltage meter

Question 56

To supplement backup procedures,businesses and other organizations should have a(n)____.

A)insurance plan
B)continuation rule
C)disaster recovery plan
D)survival guide

Question 57

The term ____ refers to the rights of individuals and companies to control how information about them is collected and used.

A)information privacy
B)information security
C)information piracy
D)digital Counterfeiting

Question 58

____ devices typically have a durable case and are spill-resistant,but may not withstand falls from three feet or more onto concrete.

A)Malleable
B)Rugged
C)Semirugged
D)Ultrarugged

Question 59

____ devices are designed to withstand much more physical abuse than conventional devices.

A)Secured
B)Ruggedized
C)Malleable
D)Flexible

Question 60

____ are small programs that take care of software-specific problems,or bugs,such as security holes.

A)Backups
B)Applets
C)Scripts
D)Patches

Question 61

____ refers to the ability of one computing device on a network (such as the Internet)to locate and identify another device on the same network and determine its status.

A)Presence technology
B)Computer monitoring
C)Digital surveillance
D)Detection technology

Question 62

One software tool that can be used to help increase the chance of a stolen or lost computer being recovered is computer ____________________ software.

Question 63

For monitoring the physical locations of employees,video cameras can be used,but another possibility is the use of ____.

A)proximity cards
B)presence technology
C)face recognition
D)video cards

Question 64

Case 15-1
IBF Consultants,LLC provides consulting services in privacy and theft deterrence solutions.
One of their clients has very sensitive data and they are less concerned about recovering any stolen computer than ensuring that the data located on the computer is not compromised.Which of the following technologies would be useful in this case?

A)kill switch hard drives
B)surge suppressors
C)DataDots
D)keylogging software

Question 65

____ cameras are also increasingly being installed in schools in the United States and other countries to enable administrators to monitor both teacher and student activities.

A)Computer monitoring
B)Computer surveillance
C)Multimedia surveillance
D)Video surveillance

Question 66

Often any sign that computer tracking software is running on the computer or is sending information via the Internet is hidden from the user;this type of software is sometimes called ____________________ software.

Question 67

To ____ means to request that you be included in marketing activities or that your information be shared with other companies.

A)filter
B)opt in
C)opt out
D)share accept

Question 68

____________________ fluctuations,heat,dust,and static can all damage computer hardware.

Question 69

____________________ occurs when hardware is stolen from an individual or from a business,school,or other organization.

Question 70

The high level of concern regarding computer security and personal privacy has led state and federal legislators to pass a variety of laws since the ____.

A)1950s
B)1960s
C)1970s
D)1980s

Question 71

____ refers to companies recording or observing the actions of employees while on the job.

A)Computer monitoring
B)Video surveillance
C)Employee monitoring
D)Identity theft

Question 72

Case 15-2
Samuel loves to shop online because it allows him to easily compare prices at different retailers and read reviews from other buyers before buying a product.However,Samuel is also concerned about protecting his personal information.
In order to lessen the chances of his main e-mail address getting spam,he uses a ____ e-mail address when shopping online.

A)kill switch
B)throw-away
C)permanent
D)keylogging

Question 73

____ is the use of video cameras to monitor activities of individuals,such as employees or individuals in public locations,for work-related or crime-prevention purposes.

A)Computer monitoring
B)Computer surveillance
C)Multimedia surveillance
D)Video surveillance

Question 74

Laptop ____________________ software emits a very loud noise if the computer is unplugged,if USB devices are removed,or if the computer is shut down without the owner's permission.

Question 75

Case 15-1
IBF Consultants,LLC provides consulting services in privacy and theft deterrence solutions.
Another client owns a large number of expensive electronic devices and would like to be able to recover them in case of theft.IBF advises her to attach ____ to these devices.

A)kill switches
B)surge suppressors
C)asset tags
D)keyloggers

Question 76

____ programs can be used to detect and remove some types of illegal computer monitoring and spyware software.

A)Antivirus software
B)Antispyware software
C)Antispoof software
D)Antiphish software

Question 77

Case 15-2
Samuel loves to shop online because it allows him to easily compare prices at different retailers and read reviews from other buyers before buying a product.However,Samuel is also concerned about protecting his personal information.
To further protect his privacy,Samuel has decided to ____ from certain companies by instructing those companies to not to share his personal information with third parties.

A)opt out
B)disengage
C)build filters
D)block contact

Question 78

Case 15-2
Samuel loves to shop online because it allows him to easily compare prices at different retailers and read reviews from other buyers before buying a product.However,Samuel is also concerned about protecting his personal information.
Before providing any personal information on a shopping site,Samuel always reads the Web site's ____.

A)protection history
B)consumer policy
C)privacy record
D)privacy policy

Question 79

____ is used specifically for the purpose of recording keystrokes or otherwise monitoring someone's computer activity.

A)Surveillance software
B)Video software
C)Computer monitoring software
D)Audio software

Question 80

By ____,you instruct companies you do business with that they cannot share your personal data with third parties.

A)signing piracy agreements
B)opting out
C)contracting legal help
D)e-mailing them