Free IAPP CIPT Practice Exam with Questions & Answers | Set: 3

Biometric recognition systems can face several challenges, but user difficulty is not generally considered a significant drawback. The main drawbacks typically include higher costs, increased maintenance and support requirements, and limited compatibility across different systems. Biometrics can sometimes also raise privacy concerns and require substantial infrastructure to support effectively. However, ease of use is often seen as a benefit of biometric systems since they can be more intuitive than traditional passwords or PINs.

First-party web tracking is difficult to prevent because:

The available tools to block tracking would break most sites’ functionality (Option A): Many web applications rely on first-party cookies for essential functions like user authentication, session management, and personalization. Blocking these cookies can render websites unusable.

Option B is incorrect because consumer preference for targeted advertising does not impact the technical difficulty of blocking first-party tracking.Option C is incorrect as regulatory frameworks are increasingly addressing web tracking.Option D is incorrect because most browsers do offer mechanisms to block tracking, although they are more effective against third-party tracking.

References:

IAPP Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) training materials

“Privacy Engineering: A Data Flow and Ontological Approach” by IAPP

Transport Layer Security (TLS) is the most secure method for transmitting data over a network. It encrypts data during transfer, ensuring that personal information remains confidential and protected from interception or tampering by unauthorized parties. In this scenario, using TLS to transmit Chuck's information to AMP Payment Resources would help secure the data against potential breaches. The IAPP emphasizes the importance of using strong encryption protocols like TLS to safeguard personal data during transmission.

Drone "swarming" refers to multiple drones communicating and coordinating with each other to accomplish a task. This involves a group of drones that work together in a cohesive and synchronized manner. In the example given, drones performing a search and rescue by communicating and working together fits the definition of swarming. This collaborative approach leverages the capabilities of multiple drones to cover more ground efficiently and effectively, as supported by IAPP documents on the application of drone technology in coordinated activities.

The type of advertising described in the scenario where a wine ad pops up while the user is researching about wine is:

Contextual Advertising (Option C): This is when ads are shown based on the content of the web page the user is currently viewing. Since the user is on a news site and sees an ad related to wine, it fits the definition of contextual advertising.

Option A (Remnant) refers to unsold ad inventory that is sold at a discount.Option B (Behavioral) refers to ads based on the user's past behavior or browsing history.Option D (Demographic) targets users based on demographic information like age, gender, or location.

References:

IAPP Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) training materials

“Internet Advertising: Theory and Research” by Ducoffe, Halavais

When the retention period for data ends, suitable actions typically include deletion, de-identification, or aggregation to ensure that the data is no longer in a form that can be used to identify individuals or is completely removed from systems. Retagging is not a suitable action as it implies merely re-labeling or reclassifying the data rather than properly handling it according to data retention policies. Retagging does not mitigate privacy risks and may result in non-compliance with data protection regulations (IAPP, Certified Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) materials).

Ransomware attacks are typically characterized by certain signs, including:

Inability to access certain files (Option A): This is a primary indication as ransomware often encrypts files, making them inaccessible.

Increased CPU activity for no apparent reason (Option C): This can be a sign of encryption processes running in the background.

Detection of suspicious network communications (Option D): Ransomware often communicates with command and control servers for instructions or to send encryption keys.

Option B, an increased amount of spam email, is not an indication of a ransomware attack. Spam emails are more commonly associated with phishing attacks or general email security issues.

References:

IAPP Information Privacy Technologist (CIPT) training materials

NIST Special Publication 800-83 (Guide to Malware Incident Prevention and Handling)

The Privacy by Design principle that requires architects and operators to emphasize the interests of the individual by offering measures such as strong privacy defaults, appropriate notice, and user-friendly options is "Respect for user privacy." This principle ensures that user-centric privacy measures are embedded into the design and operation of systems.

 Providing feedback on privacy policies (A): While not the primary role, IT or software engineers often provide technical insights and feedback on privacy policies to ensure they are implementable within the organization's systems. Reference: IAPP CIPT Body of Knowledge.

 Implementing multi-factor authentication (B): IT or software engineers are typically responsible for the implementation of security measures such as multi-factor authentication to protect systems and data. Reference: IAPP CIPT Body of Knowledge.

 Certifying compliance with security and privacy law (C): Certifying compliance is usually the responsibility of compliance officers or legal teams, not IT or software engineers. IT staff may support compliance activities, but certification is not their direct responsibility. Reference: IAPP CIPT Body of Knowledge.

 Building privacy controls into the organization’s IT systems or software (D): IT or software engineers are directly involved in embedding privacy controls into systems and applications as part of privacy by design and default. Reference: IAPP CIPT Body of Knowledge.

By dissociating patient health data from personal data, Light Blue Health can help reduce the risk of an exposure violation. This can help prevent sensitive health information from being linked to an individual’s identity and reduce the potential harm that could result from a privacy breach.