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Johana was working on a confidential project on her laptop. After working for long hours, she wanted to have a coffee break. Johana left the system active with the project file open and went for a…
The correct answer is A. Always log off or lock the system when unattended. One of the most basic and important security guidelines for laptop users is to always log off or lock the system when unattended. This prevents unauthorized access to the system and the data stored on it by anyone who might have physical access to the laptop. Logging off or…
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Johana was working on a confidential project on her laptop. After working for long hours, she wanted to have a coffee break. Johana left the system active with the project file open and went for a coffee break. Soon after Johana left the place, Bob accessed Johana's system and modified the project file. Which of the following security guidelines did Johana fail to comply with?
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- AAlways log off or lock the system when unattended
- BDo not share your computer user account details
- CKeep different passwords for the OS and
- DDo not keep a common password for all accounts
How the community answered
(21 responses)- A86% (18)
- B5% (1)
- C10% (2)
Explanation
One of the most basic and important security guidelines for laptop users is to always log off or lock the system when unattended. This prevents unauthorized access to the system and the data stored on it by anyone who might have physical access to the laptop. Logging off or locking the system requires a password or other authentication method to resume the session, which adds a layer of protection to the laptop. Johana failed to comply with this security guideline, as she left the system active with the project file open and went for a coffee break, allowing Bob to access her system and modify the project file.
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