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What is biometric security?

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

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

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

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

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Encryption

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What is decryption?

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

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What is a digital certificate used for?

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To verify a user’s identity and key

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What is identity theft?

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Using someone’s personal information to commit financial fraud

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What is a cookie in terms of web technology?

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

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Which of the following is NOT a use of biometric security? Authenticating a user’s identity, Using facial recognition, Using fingerprint scanning

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Encrypting data

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

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True

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What is the purpose of two-factor authentication (2FA) that Harper's bank requires for logging in?

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