Virtual Assistant Professional Ethics and Security 4

Question 1

Backing up client work to an encrypted external drive protects primarily against:

Accepted Answer

Data loss from hardware failure or ransomware

Answer

Encrypted backups protect against data loss from hardware failure or ransomware while keeping data secure.

Question 2

A client asks you to misrepresent your hours on a timesheet to bill another client. This is:

Accepted Answer

Fraud, and you should refuse

Answer

Falsifying timesheets to bill another client is fraud and must be refused.

Question 3

When granting a subcontractor access to a client's tools, the ethical step is to:

Accepted Answer

Get the client's consent and limit access to what is needed

Answer

Client consent plus least-privilege access protects confidentiality when involving a subcontractor.

Question 4

Which is the best way to dispose of printed documents containing client financial data?

Accepted Answer

Shred them with a cross-cut shredder

Answer

Cross-cut shredding destroys sensitive printed data so it cannot be reconstructed.

Question 5

If you make an error that costs a client money, professional ethics require you to:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the mistake promptly and help correct it

Answer

Promptly disclosing and helping fix a costly error reflects honesty and accountability.

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