Quiz: Security And Confidentiality Of Business Information

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1.

E-mail is private and no one, other than the recipient/s, can look at it.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
2.

How can you keep your password secure.
- A.
  
  Write it in your diary.
- B.
  
  Memorise it.
- C.
  
  Tell a family member who you know you can trust.
3.

Why is it a good idea to back up data files?
- A.
  
  It allow you to find work you have misled.
- B.
  
  Office procedures advise doing this.
- C.
  
  If the information is damaged it can be recovered.
4.

Copies of CVs and application forms should be returned to Human Resources following an afternoon of job interviews because -
- A.
  
  The information needs to be recycled.
- B.
  
  All of the notes recorded during the interview need to be considered.
- C.
  
  The information in the documents is confidential.
5.

Company information relating to the pricing of planned new products must be kept confidential because -
- A.
  
  It is covered by the Data Protection Act, 1998.
- B.
  
  It is of commercial interest to rival companies.
- C.
  
  Staff will expect a pay rise if the product does well.
6.

Firewall software is designed to -
- A.
  
  Improve reliability of data transfer.
- B.
  
  Monitor network connections, control programs’ Internet activity and protect a computer from remote intruders and unwanted data.
- C.
  
  Optimize traffic and boost file download speeds.
7.

The term 'hacker' refers to people who -
- A.
  
  Send spam and receive commission payments from advertisers.
- B.
  
  Attempt to get unauthorized access to the target computer.
- C.
  
  Write spyware that delivers advertising banners and unwanted pop-ups.
8.

Small business are not targets for 'hackers'.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
9.

It is acceptable to place confidential information in the 'recycle' bin as no one gets an opportunity to read what goes into recycling.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

It is never acceptable to send confidential information by fax.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
11.

When passing confidential information on to a colleague it is not necessary to place it in an envelope as it is going through the 'internal' mail system.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
12.

A high proportion of 'sensitive' information is passed on to those who are not entitled to it inadvertently.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False