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220-1102 · Question #333

Which of the following threats will the use of a privacy screen on a computer help prevent?

The correct answer is B. Shoulder surfing. A privacy screen limits the viewing angle of a monitor, specifically designed to prevent unauthorized individuals from seeing sensitive information displayed on the screen.

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Question

Which of the following threats will the use of a privacy screen on a computer help prevent?

Options

  • AImpersonation
  • BShoulder surfing
  • CWhaling
  • DTailgating

How the community answered

(35 responses)
  • A
    3% (1)
  • B
    91% (32)
  • C
    6% (2)

Why each option

A privacy screen limits the viewing angle of a monitor, specifically designed to prevent unauthorized individuals from seeing sensitive information displayed on the screen.

AImpersonation

Impersonation involves pretending to be someone else, which a privacy screen does not prevent.

BShoulder surfingCorrect

Shoulder surfing is the act of observing someone over their shoulder to glean sensitive information like passwords or financial data, and a privacy screen physically restricts the viewing angle of the display, making it difficult for anyone not directly in front of the screen to see its contents.

CWhaling

Whaling is a type of spear-phishing attack specifically targeting high-profile individuals, which a privacy screen does not address.

DTailgating

Tailgating is gaining unauthorized entry into a restricted area by following closely behind an authorized person, which is a physical security issue unrelated to screen visibility.

Concept tested: Physical security controls - privacy screens

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/iot/security/iot-secure-app-deployment-tips

Topics

#Privacy screen#Physical security#Shoulder surfing#Data protection

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