Discuss IAPP CIPT Exam Topic 1 Question 118

What is the main function of the Amnesic Incognito Live System or TAILS device?

AIt allows the user to run a self-contained computer from a USB device.

BIt accesses systems with a credential that leaves no discernable tracks.

CIt encrypts data stored on any computer on a network.

DIt causes a system to suspend its security protocols.

Suggested Answer: A

The Amnesic Incognito Live System (TAILS) is a security-focused, Debian-based Linux distribution aimed at preserving privacy and anonymity. It is designed to be run from a USB stick or a DVD, which ensures that the system does not leave any traces on the computer it is used on. When TAILS is shut down, it leaves no trace of having been run on the machine. This feature makes it particularly useful for users who need to use a secure and private operating system on potentially untrusted machines. Reference to TAILS and its functions can be found in various privacy and security guidelines.

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26 comments · newest first

Nobuko 29 days ago

D seems off. TAILS is about security, not suspending it.

Denny 1 month ago

C is tempting, but I don't see it fitting TAILS.

Lyndia 1 month ago

I lean towards B too. Credential safety is key.

Tori 1 month ago

A sounds good, but B makes more sense for anonymity.

Marica 2 months ago

I feel B is right. No tracks is important for privacy.

Sommer 2 months ago

I think it's A. Running from a USB is cool.

Martha 2 months ago

D seems off. It’s about security, not suspending it.

Elinore 2 months ago

C sounds useful, but not the main function.

Jesusa 2 months ago

I lean towards B too. It’s all about anonymity.

Beata 3 months ago

A makes sense, but B has more privacy implications.

Leoma 3 months ago

I feel like B is the right choice. No tracks is crucial!

Kati 3 months ago

I think it's A. Running from a USB is cool.

Gregoria 3 months ago

I thought it was just for encryption, but I guess it does more!

Marti 3 months ago

B is also a big part of it, right?

Josephine 3 months ago

Wait, does it really leave no tracks? Sounds too good to be true.

Myrtie 4 months ago

Totally agree, it's all about privacy!

Cyril 4 months ago

It allows the user to run a self-contained computer from a USB device.

Lacey 4 months ago

I thought it was just for encryption, guess I was wrong!

Maryln 4 months ago

B is also true, but A is the main function.

Johna 4 months ago

Wait, can it really leave no tracks? Sounds too good to be true.

Ling 6 months ago

Totally agree, it's all about privacy!

Brice 6 months ago

A) It allows the user to run a self-contained computer from a USB device.

Christiane 6 months ago

I vaguely remember that TAILS encrypts data, but I don't think it does that for all computers on a network.

Nada 7 months ago

I feel like option A sounds right since TAILS is often used on USBs, but I can't recall the specifics.

Josefa 7 months ago

I remember practicing a question about TAILS, and I think it was related to accessing systems without leaving traces.

Twana 7 months ago

I think TAILS is about privacy, but I'm not sure if it's just about running from a USB or something more.

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