Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Keystroke logging systems can be used by hackers to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card numbers. This is considered illegal as it violates the privacy of the user.

Question 3

Some local governments permit searches for property located in that area, such as displaying the owner's name, address, and a link to additional information including property value and tax information.

Accepted Answer

Some local governments do permit searches for property located in that area along with the owner's name, address, and additional information.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

This statement is true.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

All of the mentioned activities can be done to limit your exposure to unwanted marketing and spam.

Question 6

According to the American Management Association (AMA), the vast majority of all U.S. companies use some type of electronic surveillance with their employees. However, it is uncommon for employers to discipline employees for misuse of e-mail or the Internet at work.

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Question 7

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.

Accepted Answer

While some information such as social security numbers and driver's license information may be confidential, birth records, marriage certificates, divorce information, property purchases, assessments, liens, and tax values are typically considered public records and are available to the general public. However, access to these records may be restricted in certain circumstances.

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Electronic tools such as computer monitoring software and video surveillance equipment can be used legally in certain circumstances such as by businesses to monitor employee activity or by law enforcement agencies to gather evidence in criminal investigations. However, it is important to note that there are laws and regulations that govern how these tools can be used and individuals and organizations must comply with them to avoid any legal issues.

Question 10

Cookies and spyware are possible privacy risks.

Accepted Answer

Cookies and spyware can both gather user data without their knowledge or consent, making them potential privacy risks. Cookies are small files stored on a user's computer by websites they visit, which can track their browsing activity and preferences. Spyware is a type of malicious software that can track a user's keystrokes, web browsing history, and other sensitive information. Both can be used by advertisers, hackers, or other third parties to collect data for their own purposes.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The terms "disaster recovery plan" and "business continuity plan" are often used interchangeably, but they can refer to slightly different aspects of a larger plan. Overall, both plans aim to ensure that an organization can continue to function and recover from disruptions or disasters.

Question 12

Use voltage inverters to protect all of your sensitive electronics, such as televisions and gaming consoles in addition to computers, from electrical fluctuations.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Opting-out procedures, such as unsubscribing from emails or stopping telemarketing calls, can be difficult to navigate and may not always be effective in stopping unwanted communication.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Many privacy advocates are concerned that video surveillance and face recognition technology in public locations can lead to invasion of privacy and potential misuse of personal data.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

System failure can be caused by any of these reasons, including hardware failure (such as a malfunctioning hard drive or power supply), software failure (such as corrupt system files or incompatible drivers), or a virus that damages system files.

Question 17

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.

Accepted Answer

Hardware theft refers to physical theft of computer equipment, not illegal copying or installation of software. Therefore, the statement is incorrect.

Question 18

A government database is a collection of data about people that is collected and maintained by private industry.

Accepted Answer

A government database is a collection of data about people that is collected and maintained by the government, not by private industry. Private industry may collect and maintain their own databases about individuals, but these are separate from government databases.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

The inclusion of digital camera capabilities in mobile phones raises privacy concerns as it makes it easier for individuals to take photos and videos of others without their consent, which can lead to breaches of privacy and security.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 5: Computer Security and Privacy