5.3. Recognize How Company Policies and Confidentiality Guidelines Protect User Data. 100-140 Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1application · medium

   A software developer at a gaming company wants to share a new game engine's source code with a friend to get feedback. The source code is not publicly released and is considered a trade secret. According to company policy, what should the developer do?

   • AShare the code only if the friend signs a non-disclosure agreement
   • BRefuse to share the code and follow the company's approved process for external collaboration
   • CShare the code only after removing comments and proprietary library references
   • DShare the code because the friend is not a competitor
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2. 2application · medium

   An IT support technician is helping a new employee classify files they are creating. The employee has: (1) a spreadsheet with customer names and email addresses, (2) a document describing a new product formula, and (3) a public marketing brochure. How should these be classified?

   • A1 = PII, 2 = proprietary, 3 = public
   • BAll three should be classified as confidential
   • C1 = confidential, 2 = PII, 3 = public
   • D1 = proprietary, 2 = confidential, 3 = public
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4. 3application · medium

   An employee receives an email that appears to be from the CEO asking for a list of all employee home addresses. The employee is suspicious because the request is unusual. According to a typical acceptable use policy, what should the employee do first?

   • AForward the email to the IT security team for verification
   • BSend the list because the CEO has authority to request it
   • CReply to the email asking for verification of the request
   • DIgnore the email and take no action
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5. 4foundation · easy

   How does proprietary data differ from PII?

   • AProprietary data is regulated by law, while PII is not
   • BProprietary data belongs to the company, while PII relates to an individual
   • CProprietary data is always public, while PII is always private
   • DProprietary data is stored on paper, while PII is stored digitally
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Which of the following is a confidentiality guideline for sharing sensitive data?

   • AShare data only after removing the company logo
   • BShare data with any employee who asks for it
   • CShare data only with individuals who have a legitimate need to know
   • DShare data only during business hours
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