Question

match the terms with the definitions.
6.1) ____ indiscretion
6.2) ____ private
6.3) ____ security
6.4) ____ sensitive
a. having to do with security
b. an act that is performed not using good judgment
c. personal; not public
d. that which has to do with keeping something safe or free of danger
write the correct answers.
6.5) what are three ways in which you might come into possession of private information?
a.
b.
c.
6.6) what is a manager’s expectation concerning private information revealed to a select group?
6.7) what does “need to know” mean?
6.8) what will be the personal results if you fail to keep private information confidential?
6.9) what information should you keep confidential?

Explanation:

6.1 - 6.4 Matching

• 6.1 indiscretion: "indiscretion" means an unwise act, so match with B (an act not using good judgment).
• 6.2 private: "private" means personal, not public, so match with C.
• 6.3 security: "security" is about keeping safe from danger, so match with D.
• 6.4 sensitive: "sensitive" can relate to security (having to do with security), so match with A.

• a. Work context: In a job, like handling employee records (HR work) or company financials.
• b. Personal relationships: Friends/family sharing private details (e.g., medical info, financial struggles).
• c. Accidental access: Finding a lost document with private data (e.g., a bank statement left in public).

Managers expect the select group to keep the private info confidential (not share it outside the group, use it only for intended purposes, and follow security protocols).

Answer:

6.1) B. an act that is performed not using good judgment
6.2) C. personal; not public
6.3) D. that which has to do with keeping something safe or free of danger
6.4) A. having to do with security

6.5 Three ways to get private info