Question 1

Abby is a human resource director. She is preparing a presentation on ergonomics and responsible computer use for an upcoming employee meeting. The best position for a monitor is _____.

Accepted Answer

The best position for a monitor to reduce strain and improve ergonomics is directly in front of the user, with the top of the monitor at or slightly below eye level. This position helps maintain a natural, comfortable posture while viewing the screen.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a type of virus?

Accepted Answer

Cookies are not a type of virus. They are small data files that are stored on a user's device by websites to track user behavior and preferences.

Question 3

Joanna is a responsible and secure computer user. Joanna wants to make sure her password is strong, so she does all of the following EXCEPT: ______.

Accepted Answer

Using a number that is easily guessable like a birthdate makes the password vulnerable to attacks. Therefore, using a more random number would make the password stronger.

Question 4

A ____ program can take control of your browser.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A ____ program can take control of...

Question 5

A(n) ____________________ can provide a Web site owner with information about you and your preferences.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ can provide a Web site...

Question 6

_______________________ design adapts equipment and the workplace to fit the worker and helps prevent RSIs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of _______________________ design adapts equipment and the workplace...

Question 7

When a URL begins with https://, it indicates the Web site is _____.

Accepted Answer

The "s" in https stands for "secure," indicating that the website has an SSL/TLS certificate installed, which encrypts communication between the user's browser and the web server. This makes it more difficult for malicious actors to intercept and steal sensitive information.

Question 8

Abby is a human resource director. She is preparing a presentation on ergonomics and responsible computer use for an upcoming employee meeting. Abby tells employees that they should do all of the following EXCEPT: ____.

Accepted Answer

It is not recommended to sit in the same position for the entire computer session. Employees should take frequent breaks and change their posture regularly to avoid strain and discomfort. Therefore, Abby should not include this option as part of responsible computer use.

Question 9

_____ technology uses public key encryption.

Accepted Answer

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology uses public key encryption to ensure secure communication between a web server and a user's web browser.

Question 10

Joanna is a responsible and secure computer user. Joanna knows that all of the following are true about securing data EXCEPT: ____.

Accepted Answer

It is not always evident when some kind of computer crime or intrusion has occurred. In fact, many cyber attacks go unnoticed for long periods of time.

Question 11

An electronic document called a(n) ____________________ verifies the identity of a person or company and confirms that they own a public key.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An electronic document called a(n) ____________________ verifies...

Question 12

A virus that releases itself on a specific date is called a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A virus that releases itself on a...

Question 13

Reproducing and distributing music without the permission of the artist is called software ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reproducing and distributing music without the permission...

Question 14

The accompanying figure shows a workstation that ____.

Accepted Answer

The figure shows a workstation that has been designed with ergonomic principles in mind, including an adjustable chair, a monitor at eye level, and a keyboard and mouse that are positioned comfortable for the user. There is no information in the image to suggest that the workstation is protected by biometrics, and there are no obvious features that would cause repetitive strain injuries (RSIs).

Question 15

Explain the purpose of an End User License Agreement. List three different types of software licensing available and how they work.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the purpose of an End User...

Question 16

The accompanying figure shows a likely ____ scheme.

Accepted Answer

The answer of 
The accompanying figure shows a likely ____...

Question 17

Which of the following is true about viruses?

Accepted Answer

Viruses can be attached to files, you can inadvertently run a virus program by opening an e-mail message or attachment, and to protect against viruses, you should use strong passwords.

Question 18

A _____ is an act intended to deceive or defraud users.

Accepted Answer

A hoax is an act intended to deceive or defraud users, usually by spreading false information or creating a fake scenario. A virus is a type of malicious software, a sniffer is a tool used to capture and analyze network traffic, and a hacker is a person who gains unauthorized access to computer systems or networks.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable way to protect a system?

Accepted Answer

Updating software once a year is not frequent enough to keep up with known security vulnerabilities and updates. The best choices for protecting a system are installing the latest security updates for the operating system, setting strong passwords, and installing antivirus software.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT true about securing data?

Accepted Answer

While it is true that there are increasing threats to personal information on the Internet, it is not necessarily true that the situation is getting worse all the time. In fact, there are also many advancements and improvements being made in data security.

Quiz 31: Security, Privacy, and Ethics Online