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A+ Security
A+ Security
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Computer Science
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04/05/2011

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Term
What is the only sure way to prevent information disclosure when disposing of a computer?
Definition
Physically destroy the hard disk so it cannot be read
Term
What are biometric devices?
Definition
Devices that verify a user's identity based on a biological characteristic
Term
What type of authentication provides the highest level of security?
Definition
Biometric
Term
What is the primary purpose of WEP?
Definition
to encrypt data during transmission based on a common encryption key
Term
You can enhance system security by enabling ____________ passwords through the BIOS configuration settings
Definition
hardware-based
Term
A complex password must contain three out of four of the following:
Definition
uppercase characters, lowercase characters, numeric digits, and non alpha numeric characters
Term
What can you use to ensure stronger passwords?
Definition
A Password Generator
Term
What can you do to prevent people from seeing your network?
Definition
Not broadcasting your WAP's SSID
Term
What prevents data from being read on another computer if a hard drive is stolen?
Definition
BitLocker Drive Encryption
Term
What does a screen saver lock do?
Definition
Prevents users from accessing an unattended computer without supplying the user's password
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