The Dark Side of Computing

What are the consequences of errors and failures in computer systems?

• Increased workload and decreased product quality

• Loss of productivity and identity theft

• Breakdown in user trust and decreased product quality

• Loss of productivity and incorrect decision-making

What is social engineering?

• The use of deception to manipulate or 'con' someone into giving out confidential information

• The use of deception to manipulate or 'con' someone into giving access to their computer or premises

• The use of deception to manipulate or 'con' someone into installing malware

• All of the above

Which of the following is an example of social engineering?

• Telling you that you have won the lottery

• Offering you a job or a business opportunity

• Telling you of an unexpected inheritance

• All of the above

What is the best protection against social engineering?

• Knowing the people you work with and not trusting strangers around data

• Being sceptical of offers that need something from you

• Thinking before you act

• All of the above

What is computer misuse?

• Using computer resources without permission or for unauthorized tasks

• Cutting productivity and stealing computer and work time

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What are the consequences of invasion of privacy?

• Loss of productivity and identity theft

• Customized online view of reality and loss of productivity

• Loss of productivity and invasion of personal space

• Customized online view of reality and invasion of personal space