Virtual Assistant Professional Ethics and Security 5

Question 1

A client's account shows a login from an unfamiliar country at 3 a.m. Your first action should be:

Accepted Answer

Reset the password, enable 2FA, and alert the client

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Ignore it as a glitch

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Delete the security alert email

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Wait a week to see if it happens again

Question 2

Under data privacy principles, you should collect client customer data:

Accepted Answer

Only what is necessary for the agreed task

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As much as possible for future use

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And resell anonymized portions

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And keep it forever regardless of need

Question 3

A friend offers you a 'free' premium software cracked download to use for client work. You should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and use properly licensed software

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Use it since it saves money

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Use it only on client projects

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Install it but disable updates

Question 4

Which statement about non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) is correct?

Accepted Answer

They legally bind you to keep specified information confidential

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They only apply while you are physically in the office

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They let you share data after one month

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They are merely suggestions with no force

Question 5

To reduce the risk of unauthorized access if your laptop is stolen, you should:

Accepted Answer

Enable full-disk encryption and a strong device password

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Keep a note of the password taped to the lid

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Disable the lock screen for convenience

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Leave client files on the desktop unprotected

Question 6

A client repeatedly asks for work outside your agreed scope without extra pay. Ethically, you should:

Accepted Answer

Clarify the scope and renegotiate terms transparently

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Quietly stop responding to messages

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Do poor work as a hint

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Overcharge them secretly to compensate

Question 7

Which is the best practice for handling client passwords you must store?

Accepted Answer

Store them encrypted in a reputable password manager

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Save them in a plain spreadsheet

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Keep them in your email drafts

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Memorize a single shared password for all