Which of the Following Should Be Done to Reduce the Risk

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should be done to reduce the risk of having sensitive passwords compromised while browsing the Internet?

• A) Enable software firewalls to block unknown ports
• B) Disable autofill of forms and passwords
• C) Enable screensavers and time-outs on the computer
• D) Use ad-blocking software on the computer

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Definitions:

Experimenter Expectancies

The potential influence that a researcher's beliefs, hopes, or biases can have on the outcome of an experiment, often impacting the behavior being studied.

Rosenthal Effect

The phenomenon in which the higher expectations placed upon individuals either by themselves or others lead to better performance; also known as the Pygmalion effect.

Quasi-experimental Designs

Research methods that aim to evaluate interventions without using random assignment, often by comparing groups that naturally exist.

Experimenter Bias

A process where the scientists conducting an experiment influence the results, intentionally or unintentionally, in a direction consistent with their hypothesis.