CET Confidentiality & Data Security 3

Question 1

A technician is asked to repair a device that may contain evidence in a criminal investigation. The technician should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Consult with law enforcement or legal counsel before proceeding

Answer

Devices involved in legal investigations must be handled according to legal protocols; proceeding without guidance could compromise evidence or expose the technician to liability.

Question 2

What does the principle of 'least privilege' mean in data security?

Accepted Answer

Users should have the minimum access rights needed to perform their job

Answer

Least privilege limits each user's access rights to only what is necessary for their role, reducing the potential damage from breaches or errors.

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of social engineering in a cybersecurity context?

Accepted Answer

Tricking an employee into revealing login credentials via a fake phone call

Answer

Social engineering manipulates people—rather than technology—into divulging confidential information, as in phishing calls or impersonation.

Question 4

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) in an electronics service context is primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent the technician from sharing confidential customer or company information

Answer

An NDA legally obligates parties to keep specified information confidential, protecting both customer data and proprietary business information.

Question 5

Which type of malware encrypts a user's files and demands payment for the decryption key?

Accepted Answer

Ransomware

Answer

Ransomware encrypts victim files and extorts payment (often in cryptocurrency) in exchange for the decryption key.

(CET) Certified Electronics Technician Practice Test

(CET) Certified Electronics Technician Practice Test

CET Confidentiality & Data Security 3