Technology & Digital Government Flashcards

A city experiences a ransomware attack that encrypts its financial records. What is the FIRST step in the incident response process?

Answer: Contain the affected systems to prevent further spread

Containment is the first priority in incident response to isolate affected systems and prevent ransomware from spreading to additional municipal networks.

Which concept refers to a network architecture where security verification is required for every user and device, regardless of location inside or outside the network perimeter?

Answer: Zero Trust Architecture

Zero Trust Architecture operates on the principle of 'never trust, always verify,' requiring continuous authentication for all users and devices accessing government systems.

What is the key advantage of using a Geographic Information System (GIS) in municipal management?

Answer: Visualizing and analyzing spatial data for informed decision-making

GIS enables municipalities to map, analyze, and visualize geographic data to support planning, infrastructure management, and emergency response decisions.

A municipality's 311 system is best described as:

Answer: A non-emergency citizen service request and information hotline

311 is a non-emergency government hotline and digital platform that allows residents to report issues, request services, and access city information.

Which data privacy law requires local governments in California to provide residents with rights over their personal data, including the right to deletion?

Answer: CCPA

The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants California residents rights to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of their personal information held by covered entities.

When a municipality deploys IoT sensors to monitor streetlight performance and water main pressure, this initiative is best categorized as:

Answer: Smart city infrastructure

Smart city infrastructure uses IoT sensors and connected devices to monitor and optimize municipal systems such as utilities, traffic, and public safety in real time.

Which federal grant program has historically provided funding to local governments for broadband infrastructure and digital inclusion initiatives?

Answer: Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program

The BEAD Program, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides billions to states and territories to deploy broadband and close the digital divide.