CIPA CIPA Digital Identity & Online Security

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a 'digital footprint' in the context of identity protection?

Accepted Answer

The trail of data left by a user's online activities

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A physical signature stored in a database

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A biometric scan used for authentication

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A government-issued digital ID number

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of multi-factor authentication (MFA) in protecting digital identity?

Accepted Answer

To require multiple forms of verification before granting access

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To speed up the login process

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To eliminate the need for passwords

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To encrypt stored user data

Question 3

A client reuses the same password across multiple websites. What is the primary identity theft risk this creates?

Accepted Answer

Credential stuffing attacks

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Slower login speeds

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Increased phishing susceptibility

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Weaker encryption

Question 4

Which type of attack involves an adversary secretly intercepting communications between two parties to steal identity data?

Accepted Answer

Man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack

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Phishing

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SQL injection

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Ransomware

Question 5

What does 'end-to-end encryption' mean for protecting digital communications?

Accepted Answer

The message is encrypted at the sender's device and can only be decrypted by the intended recipient

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Only the sender's device encrypts the message

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The server decrypts the message before forwarding it

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Encryption is applied only at the receiving end

Question 6

Which practice best helps clients minimize exposure of personally identifiable information (PII) on social media?

Accepted Answer

Reviewing privacy settings and limiting personal details shared publicly

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Using their full legal name and birthdate in profiles

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Keeping profiles public to build credibility

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Posting location check-ins to establish routine