CIPT (Certified Information Privacy Technologist) Practice

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Prepare for the CIPT (Certified Information Privacy Technologist) Test with our comprehensive quiz. Featuring multiple-choice questions, detailed explanations, and helpful hints, this practice test will help you get ready for your CIPT exam.

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What are Web Beacons primarily used for?

Encrypting sensitive health information
Hashing financial data
Tracking individuals using IP addresses
Dropping web cookies

The correct answer is: Dropping web cookies

Web Beacons, also known as web bugs or tracking pixels, are typically small, transparent graphic images embedded in web content or emails to monitor user behavior. They are primarily used for tracking individuals by collecting data on their activity, such as when they open an email or visit a website. This tracking allows organizations to analyze user engagement and behavior, which can inform their marketing strategies. The other options (A, B, and C) do not align with the primary purpose of Web Beacons which is tracking user activity.