ALA ALA Technology and Information Systems 2

Question 1

What is multi-factor authentication (MFA) designed to protect against?

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized access when a password is compromised

Answer

MFA requires a second verification factor (such as a code sent to a phone), so a stolen password alone cannot grant access.

Question 2

In legal technology, what does e-discovery primarily involve?

Accepted Answer

Identifying, collecting, and reviewing electronically stored information for litigation

Answer

E-discovery is the process of finding, preserving, reviewing, and producing electronically stored information (ESI) in response to litigation or investigations.

Question 3

Which cloud computing model provides software applications over the internet on a subscription basis?

Accepted Answer

Software as a Service (SaaS)

Answer

SaaS delivers software via the internet so firms use the application without managing underlying infrastructure or updates.

Question 4

What is the main purpose of data encryption in a law firm environment?

Accepted Answer

To render data unreadable to unauthorized parties

Answer

Encryption transforms data into an unreadable format, protecting confidential client information from unauthorized access during storage or transmission.

Question 5

A law firm's acceptable use policy (AUP) primarily governs:

Accepted Answer

How staff may use firm technology and network resources

Answer

An AUP defines permitted and prohibited uses of firm technology assets, protecting the firm from security and legal risks arising from misuse.

(ALA) Association of Legal Administrators CLM Practice Test

(ALA) Association of Legal Administrators CLM Practice Test

ALA ALA Technology and Information Systems 2