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Using Information Technology: A Practical Introduction to Computers and Communications, 5/e
Brian K. Williams
Stacey Sawyer
THE CHALLENGES OF THE DIGITAL AGE: Society & Information Technology Today
Chapter 9 True or False Quiz
1
DES is a federal standard for data encryption.
A)
True
B)
False
2
The Telecommunications Act of 1996 instituted a number of federal and state communications regulations.
A)
True
B)
False
3
The gap between those with and those without access to information technology is widening.
A)
True
B)
False
4
"Phone phreaks" are individuals who break into company voice-mail systems, then use an extension to make long-distance calls.
A)
True
B)
False
5
A stealth virus is one which can temporarily remove itself from memory to elude capture.
A)
True
B)
False
6
Hackers are people who illegally break into computers for malicious purposes.
A)
True
B)
False
7
Retinal scans are one example of biometrics.
A)
True
B)
False
8
PGP is an encryption standard.
A)
True
B)
False
9
Security precautions should begin with the screening of job applicants.
A)
True
B)
False
10
Misuse of technology refers to employees waiting for programs to run, checking computer output for accuracy, helping co-workers use their applications, calling for technical support, etc.
A)
True
B)
False
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