You Got Careless and Left Your Laptop in a Taxi

question 23

Multiple Choice

You got careless and left your laptop in a taxi back from the airport. However, you aren't too worried about your information. Which of the following should not be a reason for your attitude?

• A)You back up all your files every Monday night.
• B)You encrypt all of your personal information.
• C)Your operating system requires a password at start-up.
• D)You have trace software on your laptop.
• E)You named the file that contains your list of passwords BirthdaysToRemember.

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