AP CSP PII Quiz

What does PII stand for in AP CSP?

• Private Identification Index

• Public Information Identifier

• Personally Identifiable Information

• Personal Information Index

Which of the following is an example of PII?

• Date of birth

• Social security number

• Phone number

• Email address

Why is protecting PII important?

• To prevent identity theft and unauthorized access to personal information.

• To make personal information easily accessible to everyone.

• To increase the risk of identity theft and unauthorized access to personal information.

• To sell personal information to third parties.

Which of the following is NOT considered PII?

• Social Security number

• Email address

• Phone number

• Date of birth

What are some common methods used to protect PII?

• Publicly sharing personal information, weak passwords, and not updating software

• Encryption, access controls, data minimization, regular data backups, and employee training on data privacy

• Physical locks, security guards, and surveillance cameras

• Firewalls, antivirus software, and strong passwords

What is the first step in protecting PII?

• Share PII with third-party vendors

• Delete all PII immediately

• Encrypt all data on the server

• Identify what information is considered PII and where it is stored or processed.

Which of the following is an example of unintentional disclosure of PII?

• Posting PII on social media intentionally

• Encrypting PII before sending it to unauthorized recipients

• Sharing PII with authorized personnel

• Sending an email containing PII to the wrong recipient

What is the purpose of data breach notifications?

• To inform individuals or organizations about a data breach but not provide any relevant information.

• To hide the data breach and avoid legal consequences.

• To inform individuals or organizations about a data breach and provide them with relevant information to protect themselves.

• To apologize for the data breach and offer compensation.

Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of a data breach?

• Increased cybersecurity measures

• Improved data security

• Reputation damage

• Financial loss

What should individuals do if they suspect their PII has been compromised?

• Ignore it and hope for the best

• Confront the suspected perpetrator directly

• Post about it on social media

• Contact their financial institutions and credit reporting agencies