FC0-U61 · Question #761
A user wants to minimize the risk of identity theft when making a purchase from the internet on a non-private computer. Which of the following browser options will most likely address this need?
The correct answer is C. Private browsing. Private browsing minimizes the risk of identity theft on a non-private computer by preventing the browser from storing sensitive information locally.
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A user wants to minimize the risk of identity theft when making a purchase from the internet on a non-private computer. Which of the following browser options will most likely address this need?
Options
- AClearing browser cache
- BScript blocker extension
- CPrivate browsing
- DUse of a proxy server
How the community answered
(26 responses)- B4% (1)
- C96% (25)
Why each option
Private browsing minimizes the risk of identity theft on a non-private computer by preventing the browser from storing sensitive information locally.
Clearing browser cache removes temporary files but does not prevent the initial storage of history, cookies, or form data during the session.
A script blocker extension primarily enhances privacy and security by preventing scripts from running, but it doesn't automatically clear or prevent the storage of all session data like private browsing does.
Private browsing mode (e.g., Incognito in Chrome, InPrivate in Edge) prevents the browser from saving browsing history, cookies, site data, or information entered in forms after the session ends. This ensures that personal details and purchase information are not left on the non-private computer, reducing the risk of a subsequent user accessing them.
Using a proxy server masks the user's IP address and can provide some anonymity online, but it does not inherently prevent the local browser from storing cookies, history, or form data on the computer.
Concept tested: Browser private browsing mode features
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/browse-inprivate-in-microsoft-edge-cd2f948b-3571-50cf-914e-1f3cf72c544a
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