ITC Chapter 3 Quiz Online

When choosing a good password:

• Do not use dictionary words or names in any languages.
• Do not use common misspellings of dictionary words.
• Do not use computer names or account names.
• If possible use special characters, such as ! @ # $ % ^ & * ( ).
• Use a ten character password or more.

The cost of cloud storage commonly depends on the amount of storage space needed. The cloud provider will maintain the equipment and the cloud user will have access to the backup data.

When a computer user browses the web in private mode, the following occurs:

• Cookies are disabled.
• Temporary Internet files are removed after closing the window.
• Browsing history is removed after closing the window.

A password manager can be used to store and encrypt multiple passwords. A master password can be implemented to protect the password manager software.

Data encryption is the process of converting data into a form where only a trusted, authorized person with a secret key or password can decrypt the data and access the original form.

When a user connects through an encrypted VPN tunnel on a public Wi-Fi network, any data being sent or received from the user will be undecipherable.

Open Authorization is an open standard protocol that allows end users to access third party applications without exposing the user password.

Bluetooth is a wireless technology that can be exploited by hackers to eavesdrop, establish remote access controls, and distribute malware. A user should keep Bluetooth turned off when not in use.

Antispyware software is commonly installed on a user machine to scan and remove malicious spyware software installed on a device.

IoT devices commonly operate using their original firmware and do not receive updates as frequently as laptops, desktops, and mobile platforms.

A wireless router can be configured to not allow the SSID to be broadcast, but that configuration is not considered to be adequate security for a wireless network

When a user connects to a public network, it is important to know if the computer is configured with file and media sharing and that it requires user authentication with encryption.