The Computer Security Act Charges the National Bureau of Standards

question 67

Multiple Choice

The Computer Security Act charges the National Bureau of Standards (now NIST) with the development of all but which of the following?

• A) Standards, guidelines, and associated methods and techniques for computer systems
• B) Uniform standards and guidelines for most federal computer systems
• C) Mandatory periodic training in computer security awareness and accepted computer security practice for all employees involved with federal computer systems
• D) Technical, management, physical, and administrative standards and guidelines for the cost-effective security and privacy of sensitive information in federal computer systems

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Definitions:

Milgram Experiment

A psychological experiment conducted by Stanley Milgram in the 1960s to study obedience to authority, where participants were instructed to administer electric shocks to another person.

Stanford University Prison Experiment

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Generalization

Drawing a conclusion about a certain characteristic of a population based on a sample from it.

Logical Support

The provision of reasons or evidence to justify a claim or argument.