Computer Concepts Module 6 Exam 2023 Questions and
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_____ ensures that the person requesting access to a computer is not an imposter.
Authentication
After Penny broke up with her boyfriend, he texted some teammates from the track
team about some private and intimate moments he and Penny had shared while they
were dating. He even lied about their breakup, creating rumors about her behavior.
Penny started getting inappropriate looks and advances from the team whenever she
was at practice and felt completely humiliated. Penny is a victim of ________.
cyberbullying
Cassidy is a medical assistant in a hospital and has access to many medical files. When
she brings patients to the examining room, she can be observed swiping a card, typing
in a password, and staring into what appears to be a camera, all attached to the
computer. After completing her check-in, Cassidy leaves the patient in the examining
room waiting on the doctor. It is important that she logs out of the system so the patient
does not have access to the information stored in the hospital's database. Based on
Cassidy's actions what systems do you think the hospital has in place to protect the
patient medical records?
biometric security (?)
Creating a(n) _____ means copying files from a computer's hard drive and storing them
in a remote location.
data backup
Emma downloaded a new game from an unfamiliar website. A few days later, Emma
realized her system had been hacked and her credit card numbers were stolen. Without
Emma knowing, what type of malware might she have downloaded to her computer?
A Trojan
How can an attacker execute malware through a script?
An attacker can attach a script to a program that you download which then infects your
computer
How can you protect a computer from electrical spikes and surges?
Use a surge protector.
How can you protect personal information gathered by legitimate organizations?
Create a separate email account for receiving information from websites.
How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment?
Lead and mercury in computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply.
How does encryption work?
It scrambles the information until the key is used to unscramble it.
How is a worm different from a Trojan?
A worm spreads through a network, whereas a Trojan hides inside another program.
How will you decide which browser security settings to allow and which ones to block?
I will need to review each browser security setting and use my best judgement.
In terms of privacy, which of the following is a best practice?
Keeping your Social Security number hidden in a locked box in your home
In which of the following situations is a digital certificate useful?
Answers (Verified Answers)
_____ ensures that the person requesting access to a computer is not an imposter.
Authentication
After Penny broke up with her boyfriend, he texted some teammates from the track
team about some private and intimate moments he and Penny had shared while they
were dating. He even lied about their breakup, creating rumors about her behavior.
Penny started getting inappropriate looks and advances from the team whenever she
was at practice and felt completely humiliated. Penny is a victim of ________.
cyberbullying
Cassidy is a medical assistant in a hospital and has access to many medical files. When
she brings patients to the examining room, she can be observed swiping a card, typing
in a password, and staring into what appears to be a camera, all attached to the
computer. After completing her check-in, Cassidy leaves the patient in the examining
room waiting on the doctor. It is important that she logs out of the system so the patient
does not have access to the information stored in the hospital's database. Based on
Cassidy's actions what systems do you think the hospital has in place to protect the
patient medical records?
biometric security (?)
Creating a(n) _____ means copying files from a computer's hard drive and storing them
in a remote location.
data backup
Emma downloaded a new game from an unfamiliar website. A few days later, Emma
realized her system had been hacked and her credit card numbers were stolen. Without
Emma knowing, what type of malware might she have downloaded to her computer?
A Trojan
How can an attacker execute malware through a script?
An attacker can attach a script to a program that you download which then infects your
computer
How can you protect a computer from electrical spikes and surges?
Use a surge protector.
How can you protect personal information gathered by legitimate organizations?
Create a separate email account for receiving information from websites.
How does discarding computers in a landfill affect the environment?
Lead and mercury in computer parts are seeping into the ground and water supply.
How does encryption work?
It scrambles the information until the key is used to unscramble it.
How is a worm different from a Trojan?
A worm spreads through a network, whereas a Trojan hides inside another program.
How will you decide which browser security settings to allow and which ones to block?
I will need to review each browser security setting and use my best judgement.
In terms of privacy, which of the following is a best practice?
Keeping your Social Security number hidden in a locked box in your home
In which of the following situations is a digital certificate useful?
