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Computing Essentials 2002-2003 Intro, 14/e
Timothy J. O'Leary
Linda I. O'Leary
Privacy, Security, Ergonomics, and the Environment
True or False
Click on the correct response for each question below.
1
Social Security numbers have become a default national identification number that is used by many kinds of databases such as employment, medical and credit card records.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
2
Certain variants of a virus called worms and denial of service attacks are designed to overwhelm computer system resources to the point that they become unusable.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
3
The Freedom of Information Act makes it a federal crime for unauthorized persons to view, copy, or damage data using any computer across state lines.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
4
To help prevent back or neck strain, the monitor should be slightly above eye level.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
5
The Environmental Protection Agency created the Energy Star program to discourage waste in the microcomputer industry by setting goals to reduce power requirements for system units, monitors and printers.
A)
TRUE
B)
FALSE
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