The memorized Social Security number practice described is considered acceptable. True or False?

The memorized Social Security number practice described is considered acceptable. True or False?

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only with consent
• D. Not specified

Answer: (A)

Protecting personal information by limiting how you handle Social Security numbers is what this question tests. If the scenario describes using or confirming an SSN only by memory and not writing it down, storing it, or sending it in any form, that approach reduces the risk of exposing the number. In that context, memorization helps avoid creating a physical or electronic record that could be stolen or leaked, so it can be considered acceptable. The important caveat is that this only applies when the number is never recorded or transmitted insecurely, and you only handle it for a legitimate need to verify identity. If the SSN were written, saved, or shared, the risk increases and the practice would no longer be acceptable. In real-world practice, keep sensitive numbers to what’s necessary and use secure methods for handling them.

Protecting personal information by limiting how you handle Social Security numbers is what this question tests. If the scenario describes using or confirming an SSN only by memory and not writing it down, storing it, or sending it in any form, that approach reduces the risk of exposing the number. In that context, memorization helps avoid creating a physical or electronic record that could be stolen or leaked, so it can be considered acceptable.

The important caveat is that this only applies when the number is never recorded or transmitted insecurely, and you only handle it for a legitimate need to verify identity. If the SSN were written, saved, or shared, the risk increases and the practice would no longer be acceptable. In real-world practice, keep sensitive numbers to what’s necessary and use secure methods for handling them.