COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

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NETWORK SECURITY AND CYBERSECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Abigail’s friend shows her a Web site where she can download any music she can think of for free. Abigail suspects this is not only unethical but also illegal. She decides not to use the site herself. Why?
A
Downloading music without paying for it is like stealing it from the copyright owner.
B
The site does not use secure encryption for downloads.
C
She trusts the sites her friends visit, but does not want to violate netiquette.
D
Downloads from the Internet always contain viruses.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Abigail suspects this is not only unethical but also illegal. She decides not to use the site herself. Why? The site does not use secure encryption for downloads.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why should Elsie be cautious about the messages and images she posts online? Because posts can exist forever.

Detailed explanation-3: -Identification and financial information like your Social security number (SSN), driver’s license number, bank account numbers, and passport number should never make it to a social media site. These can be used immediately for identity theft and more.

Detailed explanation-4: -What are some of the restrictions on how Derrick can use the music now that it has been posted as “public domain"? There are no restrictions on how Derrick can use the music. However, ethically he should give credit to the source if he uses it. Ethics means doing the right thing.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is one thing that James can do to be sure he is practicing cyber-safety? He should never disclose personal information.

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