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Digital History and Privacy

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What is the term used to describe the collection of personal data from various sources and its analysis to create a comprehensive profile of an individual?

  1. Data Mining

  2. Data Profiling

  3. Data Aggregation

  4. Data Warehousing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Data profiling involves gathering information from multiple sources, such as social media, online transactions, and loyalty programs, to build a detailed profile of an individual's preferences, behaviors, and characteristics.

Which law in the United States regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by federal agencies?

  1. The Privacy Act of 1974

  2. The Freedom of Information Act

  3. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

  4. The Electronic Communications Privacy Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Privacy Act of 1974 sets guidelines for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by federal agencies, including requirements for obtaining consent from individuals before collecting their information.

What is the name of the European Union regulation that aims to protect the personal data of individuals within the EU?

  1. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  2. The Data Protection Directive

  3. The Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive

  4. The Network and Information Security Directive


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a comprehensive data protection law that applies to all organizations processing personal data of individuals within the European Union.

Which term refers to the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information in an electronic format?

  1. Cybersecurity

  2. Cybercrime

  3. Cyberwarfare

  4. Cyberterrorism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cybercrime encompasses a wide range of illegal activities involving computers, networks, and electronic devices, including unauthorized access, data breaches, identity theft, and online fraud.

What is the name of the technology that allows individuals to control who can see and use their personal data?

  1. Blockchain

  2. Encryption

  3. Digital Rights Management (DRM)

  4. Identity Management


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Identity management involves the processes and technologies used to manage the identities of individuals in digital systems, including authentication, authorization, and access control.

Which term describes the process of collecting and analyzing large amounts of data to identify patterns and trends?

  1. Data Mining

  2. Machine Learning

  3. Artificial Intelligence (AI)

  4. Big Data Analytics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Big data analytics involves the analysis of large and complex datasets to uncover hidden patterns, correlations, and insights that can be used for decision-making and problem-solving.

What is the name of the technology that allows individuals to securely communicate with each other without the risk of their messages being intercepted or read by unauthorized parties?

  1. Encryption

  2. Digital Signature

  3. Firewall

  4. Virtual Private Network (VPN)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Encryption involves converting information into a form that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized parties, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of data.

Which term refers to the unauthorized collection and use of personal information for commercial or malicious purposes?

  1. Data Mining

  2. Identity Theft

  3. Phishing

  4. Spam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Identity theft involves the unauthorized acquisition and use of someone's personal information, such as their name, Social Security number, or credit card number, for fraudulent purposes.

What is the name of the technology that allows individuals to securely access and use applications and services over the internet?

  1. Cloud Computing

  2. Software as a Service (SaaS)

  3. Platform as a Service (PaaS)

  4. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cloud computing involves the delivery of computing services, such as storage, processing, and software, over the internet.

Which term refers to the unauthorized access of a computer system or network with the intent to cause damage or disruption?

  1. Hacking

  2. Cracking

  3. Phishing

  4. Malware


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hacking involves gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or network, often with the intent to steal data, disrupt operations, or install malicious software.

What is the name of the technology that allows individuals to securely store and transmit data over the internet?

  1. Encryption

  2. Digital Signature

  3. Firewall

  4. Virtual Private Network (VPN)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Encryption involves converting information into a form that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized parties, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of data.

Which term refers to the unauthorized collection and use of personal information for commercial or malicious purposes?

  1. Data Mining

  2. Identity Theft

  3. Phishing

  4. Spam


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Identity theft involves the unauthorized acquisition and use of someone's personal information, such as their name, Social Security number, or credit card number, for fraudulent purposes.

What is the name of the technology that allows individuals to securely access and use applications and services over the internet?

  1. Cloud Computing

  2. Software as a Service (SaaS)

  3. Platform as a Service (PaaS)

  4. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cloud computing involves the delivery of computing services, such as storage, processing, and software, over the internet.

Which term refers to the unauthorized access of a computer system or network with the intent to cause damage or disruption?

  1. Hacking

  2. Cracking

  3. Phishing

  4. Malware


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Hacking involves gaining unauthorized access to a computer system or network, often with the intent to steal data, disrupt operations, or install malicious software.

What is the name of the technology that allows individuals to securely store and transmit data over the internet?

  1. Encryption

  2. Digital Signature

  3. Firewall

  4. Virtual Private Network (VPN)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Encryption involves converting information into a form that cannot be easily understood by unauthorized parties, ensuring the confidentiality and integrity of data.

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