FC0-U61 · Question #99
Which of the following are best practices when it comes to using a computer in a public location? (Select TWO).
The correct answer is D. Disable the save password function on web pages. F. Make sure to log out of websites when done. When using a public computer, it is best practice to disable password saving functionality and to log out of all websites to protect personal information.
Question
Which of the following are best practices when it comes to using a computer in a public location? (Select TWO).
Options
- ANotify the administrator when finished.
- BUse strong passwords.
- CTurn off the computer when finished.
- DDisable the save password function on web pages.
- EMake sure to clean the keyboard when finished.
- FMake sure to log out of websites when done.
How the community answered
(54 responses)- A7% (4)
- B4% (2)
- C2% (1)
- D72% (39)
- E15% (8)
Why each option
When using a public computer, it is best practice to disable password saving functionality and to log out of all websites to protect personal information.
Notifying the administrator might be a polite gesture or required in some specific settings, but it is not a direct security best practice for protecting your data or accounts on a public computer.
While using strong passwords is always a good general security practice, it applies to your individual accounts, not specifically to the action of using a public computer for protection against risks there.
Turning off the computer when finished might power cycle the machine, but it doesn't guarantee the eradication of session data or saved credentials, nor is it always practical or necessary for a public machine managed by others.
Disabling the "save password" function on web pages is crucial on public computers to prevent your login credentials from being stored and subsequently accessed by other users of the machine. This ensures your accounts remain protected after you leave.
Cleaning the keyboard is a hygiene measure, not a cybersecurity best practice for protecting your data or accounts on a public computer.
Logging out of all websites when finished ensures that your accounts are not left open for the next user to access. This prevents unauthorized access to your email, social media, banking, and other online services.
Concept tested: Public computer security best practices
Source: https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Federal-Cybersecurity-Best-Practices-Guide.pdf
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