AHJ: U6 Data Privacy and Security

What is data privacy?

• The act of hacking into computer systems

• Laws governing how data should be kept secure

• The privacy of personal information that should not be accessed by unauthorized parties

• Methods to prevent unauthorized access to data

Which of the following is NOT one of the eight guiding principles of data protection laws?

• Data must be fairly and lawfully processed

• Data can only be processed for the stated purpose

• Data must be kept for as long as possible

• Data must be accurate

What is the primary purpose of user accounts in computer systems?

• To make the computer run faster

• To authenticate a user and prove their identity

• To encrypt all data on the computer

• To install software updates automatically

Which of the following is an example of a strong password?

• password123

• birthday1990

• Sy12@#TT90kj=0

• qwerty

What is the main function of a firewall?

• To speed up internet connections

• To filter information in and out of the computer

• To encrypt all data on the hard drive

• To automatically update software

What is heuristic checking in antivirus software?

• Comparing viruses against a database of known viruses

• Checking software for behavior that could indicate a virus

• Quarantining infected files

• Updating the antivirus software database

Which biometric method has an accuracy of about 1 in 10 million?

• Fingerprint scans

• Retina scans

• Face recognition

• Voice recognition

What is the difference between malicious hacking and ethical hacking?

• Malicious hacking is legal, while ethical hacking is illegal

• Malicious hacking is done without permission, while ethical hacking is authorized

• Malicious hacking is done by computers, while ethical hacking is done by humans

• There is no difference between the two

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Viruses

• Worms

• Firewalls

• Trojan horses

What is phishing?

• A type of malware that replicates itself

• A method of encrypting data

• Sending legitimate-looking emails to trick users into revealing personal information

• A technique for recovering lost data