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What is biometric security?

• A method using passwords to secure data

• A technique using unique characteristics of a user’s face, hands, or eyes

• A process of encrypting data

• A type of digital certificate

What does two-factor authentication (2FA) USUALLY combine?

• A password and a fingerprint

• A password and a code sent to the user’s cell phone

• A password and a security question

• A password and a digital certificate

What is the process of scrambling information so it cannot be read without a key?

• Decryption

• Biometric security

• Encryption

• Identity theft

What is decryption?

• The process of scrambling information

• The key to unlock encrypted information back to a readable format

• A method of verifying a user’s identity

• A type of identity theft

What is a digital certificate used for?

• To encrypt data

• To verify a user’s identity and key

• To commit identity theft

• To store cookies

What is identity theft?

• Using someone’s personal information to commit financial fraud

• A method of encrypting data

• A type of digital certificate

• A process of decryption

What is a cookie in terms of web technology?

• A type of encryption

• A file created by a website to store information on a user’s computer

• A method of identity verification

• A digital certificate

Which of the following is NOT a use of biometric security?

• Authenticating a user’s identity

• Encrypting data

• Using facial recognition

• Using fingerprint scanning

Virtually anyone could type in a person's username and pretend to be that person.

• True

• False

Imagine Harper has an online banking account. What is the purpose of two-factor authentication (2FA) that her bank requires for logging in?

• To make the login process longer.

• To provide an additional layer of security beyond just the password.

• To lock out the user from their account.

• To monitor the user's online activities.