(csc134) ch9 - Privacy, Security and Ethics

What is the main concern of Privacy in computing?

• Restricting access to software
• Collecting and using personal data
• Avoiding plagiarism
• Ensuring ethical programming

Which of the following is NOT a common privacy issue?

• Accuracy
• Ownership
• Property
• Access

What does a cookie do?

• Scans your device for viruses
• Sends email from anonymous accounts
• Tracks user activity and stores data on websites visited
• Encrypts your Internet traffic

Which law protects personal financial information in the U.S.?

• HIPAA
• FERPA
• DMCA
• Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

What is the purpose of using Incognito Mode in browsers?

• To block ads
• To avoid tracking by your ISP
• To ensure browsing activity is not recorded on your hard drive
• To automatically delete downloads

What is a Denial of Service (DoS) attack?

• Stealing someone's password
• Flooding a system with traffic to slow it down or crash it
• Installing software updates
• Encrypting system files for backup

A computer infected by malware and used to launch attacks without the owner's knowledge is known as a:

• Worm
• Hacker
• Zombie
• Botnet

Phishing is best described as:

• A software license agreement
• An identity verification system
• An attempt to trick users into revealing personal data
• A hardware security tool

Which of the following is a feature of a secure website?

• .org domain
• Digital watermark
• Use of HTTPS protocol
• Use of cookies

Which of these is a malicious program disguised as something useful?

• Worm
• Spyware
• Virus
• Trojan Horse