Understanding Computers Chapter 15: Protecting Against Hardware Loss Quiz
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What is the difference between Full Disk Encryption (FDE) and a self-encrypting hard drive?

FDE encrypts everything on the storage medium, while a self-encrypting hard drive is a hard drive itself using FDE.

How does computer tracking software help in finding a lost or stolen PC?

Computer tracking software sends out identifying data via the Internet, which can be used by law enforcement to recover the PC.

What is the purpose of a kill switch in the context of protecting against hardware loss?

A kill switch is software used to destroy sensitive data on a stolen or lost PC.

How do ruggedized PCs differ from conventional hardware in terms of hardware care?

<p>Ruggedized PCs are designed for more abuse than conventional hardware, requiring less delicate handling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a surge suppressor in protecting hardware from damage?

<p>A surge suppressor protects hardware from damage due to electrical fluctuations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) contribute to hardware protection?

<p>A UPS provides continuous power to a computer system for a period after the power goes off, preventing data loss and hardware damage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a digital watermark?

<p>A subtle alteration to a digital item that can be retrieved to identify the owner of the item.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some technologies used for protecting U.S. currency?

<p>Special paper with digital watermarks, holograms, RFID tags, and hard-to-reproduce content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should businesses be concerned about information privacy?

<p>Businesses need to be concerned about the expense, damage to reputation, and possible lawsuits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a marketing database?

<p>A collection of data about people used for marketing purposes, obtained through online and offline purchases, public information, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can businesses protect against software piracy?

<p>By implementing protection measures such as digital watermarks, holograms, RFID tags, and hard-to-reproduce content.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some privacy challenges related to web activity and e-mail?

<p>Concerns include privacy breaches, unauthorized intrusion, and lack of control over collected information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is continuous data protection (CDP)?

<p>Enables data backups to be made on a continual basis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain what a disaster-recovery plan is.

<p>Spells out what an organization will do to prepare for and recover from a disruptive event</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can businesses and individuals protect against software piracy?

<p>Educating businesses and consumers, strengthening antipiracy laws, using holograms, mandatory product registration/activation, and monitoring online auction sites/lawsuits</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is digital counterfeiting and how can it be prevented?

<p>Digital counterfeiting is the illegal copying of currency, checks, collectibles, etc. Prevention methods include new currency designs with features like microprinting, watermarks, and security threads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for businesses and individuals to have backup and disaster recovery plans?

<p>To minimize data loss and downtime in case of hardware failure, disasters, or other disruptive events</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one way to secure backup media?

<p>Storing backup media at secure remote locations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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