Safety and Security in Business Flashcard

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What is the purpose of acceptable use policies?

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To outline a set of rules for using computing resources

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What is the main focus of a code of ethics?

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To help professionals with a standard of conduct

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What is malware?

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Malicious software with malicious intent

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What is the fraudulent practice of sending emails to induce individuals to reveal personal information called?

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Phishing attacks

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What is ransomware designed to do?

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To block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid

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What does spyware enable a user to do?

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To obtain covert information about another's computer activities

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What are trade secrets?

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Formulas, patterns, or methods used to produce a creative work

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What is a patent?

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A legal right granted to an inventor.

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What does copyright protect?

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The exclusive legal right to the creator of works

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What is intellectual property?

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A creative work or idea with ownership rights