The Dark Side Of Computing(module 1.6)

Question 1

What are the consequences of inaccurate information?

Answer 1

Decreased product quality
Breakdown in user trust
Incorrect or delayed decision making

Question 2

How do you control access to computers?

Answer 2

Keep computers with valuable information in locked rooms
Make sure that a computer requires a login when opened
Use firewalls

Question 3

What is social engineering?

Answer 3

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

Question 4

What can social engineering be used for?

Answer 4

It can be used to install malware.

Question 5

What is computer misuse?

Answer 5

Where computer resources are used without permission

Question 6

How do you protect yourself from social engineering?

Answer 6

Think before you act

Be careful of offers that need something from you

Question 7

What are the consequences of invading privacy

Answer 7

Loss of productivity
Identity theft
Distortion of reality

Question 8

What is the financial cost of malware?

Answer 8

Purchase of software to prevent infection

Ransom ware requires you to pay a direct fee

Question 9

What are the consequences of personal malware

Answer 9

You have to be less trusting of others

Your time is wasted in many different ways