Question

which of the following is not a recommended practice for digital security? a) never share your password. b) lock your computer screen when you are away from it. c) always provide personal information when asked. d) use protected wireless networks when possible.

Explanation:

To determine the non - recommended digital security practice, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Never sharing passwords is a fundamental and recommended digital security practice as sharing passwords can lead to unauthorized access to accounts.
• Option B: Locking the computer screen when away is recommended. It prevents unauthorized people from accessing the computer and its data while the user is not present.
• Option C: Always providing personal information when asked is not recommended. There are many phishing attempts or untrusted sources that may ask for personal information to misuse it. One should verify the legitimacy of the request before providing personal information.
• Option D: Using protected wireless networks (like those with WPA2 or WPA3 encryption) is recommended. Unprotected networks (like open public Wi - Fi without a VPN) can be easily intercepted, and using protected ones helps safeguard data during transmission.

Answer:

C) Always provide personal information when asked.