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Why should computer users be concerned about information privacy?
Why should computer users be concerned about information privacy?
- To prevent hardware loss and system failure
- To safeguard against electronic surveillance and monitoring
- To avoid software piracy and digital counterfeiting
- To protect against privacy concerns and unauthorized data access (correct)
What is one way individuals can protect their privacy in the context of electronic profiling?
What is one way individuals can protect their privacy in the context of electronic profiling?
- Providing personal details to all online surveys
- Limiting the information shared on online platforms (correct)
- Disabling the computer firewall
- Downloading unknown software from the internet
How can computer users prevent software piracy and digital counterfeiting?
How can computer users prevent software piracy and digital counterfeiting?
- Purchasing software from legitimate vendors (correct)
- Downloading software from unauthorized sources
- Sharing licensed software with friends and family
- Regularly updating antivirus software
What are some risks associated with hardware loss and system failure?
What are some risks associated with hardware loss and system failure?
Why is it important to understand the status of security and privacy legislation?
Why is it important to understand the status of security and privacy legislation?
What is a potential privacy concern associated with the use of camera phones?
What is a potential privacy concern associated with the use of camera phones?
Which technology allows one computing device to locate and identify the current status of another device on the same network?
Which technology allows one computing device to locate and identify the current status of another device on the same network?
What can be monitored by employee monitoring systems?
What can be monitored by employee monitoring systems?
How can proximity cards be used in businesses?
How can proximity cards be used in businesses?
Which technology mentioned involves the use of GPS capabilities built into cars or mobile phones?
Which technology mentioned involves the use of GPS capabilities built into cars or mobile phones?
Which of the following is NOT a security concern related to computers according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a security concern related to computers according to the text?
What is one of the most obvious types of hardware loss mentioned in the text?
What is one of the most obvious types of hardware loss mentioned in the text?
Why is information privacy considered important according to the text?
Why is information privacy considered important according to the text?
What precautions can individuals take to safeguard their privacy, as mentioned in the text?
What precautions can individuals take to safeguard their privacy, as mentioned in the text?
In what locations can hardware be stolen from according to the text?
In what locations can hardware be stolen from according to the text?
What specific type of device loss is highlighted related to hardware loss in the text?
What specific type of device loss is highlighted related to hardware loss in the text?
What is one reason why it is difficult for the legal system to keep pace with technology?
What is one reason why it is difficult for the legal system to keep pace with technology?
How can employers protect employee and customer information according to the text?
How can employers protect employee and customer information according to the text?
Which term refers to the unauthorized watching or monitoring of an individual's actions?
Which term refers to the unauthorized watching or monitoring of an individual's actions?
What are some reasons provided in the text for being concerned about computer security?
What are some reasons provided in the text for being concerned about computer security?
Why should employees be familiar with their company's employee policy according to the text?
Why should employees be familiar with their company's employee policy according to the text?
In the context of computer security and privacy legislation, what is a challenge in balancing freedom of speech with privacy?
In the context of computer security and privacy legislation, what is a challenge in balancing freedom of speech with privacy?
What is a throw-away email address used for?
What is a throw-away email address used for?
Which of the following is NOT a method suggested for protecting personal information?
Which of the following is NOT a method suggested for protecting personal information?
What is the purpose of using an email filter?
What is the purpose of using an email filter?
What is the key function of computer monitoring software?
What is the key function of computer monitoring software?
How can video surveillance be used in public locations?
How can video surveillance be used in public locations?
Which action can help protect sensitive data on web servers?
Which action can help protect sensitive data on web servers?
What is the purpose of keystroke-logging programs mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of keystroke-logging programs mentioned in the text?
How can businesses ensure proper disposal of outdated data?
How can businesses ensure proper disposal of outdated data?
