Deck 5: Networking Security

Question 1

Social engineering is a form of hacking that has a social or political agenda behind it.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

The wireless access points that are used in homes contain integrated routers, as do the devices that ISPs typically provide for Internet connectivity.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Also known as RAID 1, striping writes data onto two or more disks simultaneously.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The network that connects the computers in a school's study center or library is considered a LAN.

Question 5

A practical and accurate risk assessment, where you identify and examine possible threats, is critical to being able to safeguard a system.

Question 6

A network allows users to communicate and share information between computers and various devices.

Question 7

An MIS system can provide different types of information or summaries to managers at different levels.

Question 8

Power failures are the primary cause of component failure in computer systems.

Question 9

A threat is anything that can cause harm while a vulnerability is a weakness that has not been protected against threats.

Question 10

Today, the NIC hardware is integrated into a computer's motherboard and in network-ready printers.

Question 11

Monitors should be cleaned routinely using regular glass cleaners and paper towels.

Question 12

An active DSS collects and displays data in the format requested, while a passive DSS makes recommendations as to the best decision.

Question 13

In expert systems, the information gathered from human experts is entered into a highly detailed database known as an inference engine.

Question 14

An information system is a large and highly-specialized server that hosts the database for large businesses, generally those with over 10,000 employees.

Question 15

Organizations create an extranet in order to allow their systems to have access to the rest of the Internet.

Question 16

The two parts of a packet are the certificate and the key.

Question 17

The most popular standard for wireless networking is called IEEE-1394 or WiFi-2.

Question 18

Dust can clog cooling systems such as fans, which in turn may cause hardware to overheat.

Question 19

Many thieves use the temptation of free (illegal) software to lure individuals into downloading malware on file-sharing services.

Question 20

Most desktop computers require an internal or external wireless adapter to connect to a wireless access point.

Question 21

_________ cable consists of a single copper wire that is surrounded by insulation and a wire mesh shield.

A) Fiber-optic
B) Coaxial
C) Twisted-pair
D) Wi-Fi

Question 22

A(n) _________ uses the same software and service structure as the Internet, but it contains only the company's private information such as documents managed by Microsoft SharePoint.

A) LAN
B) intranet
C) extranet
D) WAN

Question 23

Most network installations use a(n) _________ star topology with twisted-pair cables that plug into the RJ45 port located on many devices.

A) MIS
B) DSS
C) Ethernet
D) Wi-Fi

Question 24

When it comes to the best possible security for your wireless router, be sure to use WEP encryption to ensure that your transmissions are unreadable by hackers.

Question 25

With identity theft, hackers will essentially assume your identity and begin to open new bank accounts under your name.

Question 26

Although cloud backups are convenient, they have historically been more vulnerable to theft and damage than the backups kept in your home or business.

Question 27

Many social engineering tactics require very little expertise and can be as simple as looking through someone's trash or glancing at their desk.

Question 28

A VPN employs a method called ''tunneling'' in which each packet from the sending computer is encapsulated within another packet before being sent over the Internet.

Question 29

Data moves though networks in structures known as _________, which are pieces of a message broken down into small units by the sending device and reassembled by the receiving device.

A) packets
B) bytes
C) media
D) VPNs

Question 30

_________ networks use radio signals that travel through the air to transmit data.

A) Star
B) Ring
C) Mesh
D) Wireless

Question 31

_________ refers to the loss of intensity and clarity of the data signal being transmitted.

A) Attenuation
B) Scalability
C) Redundancy
D) Validation

Question 32

A wireless _________ is the device that all nodes connect to in order communicate wirelessly.

A) hub
B) access point
C) extranet
D) adapter

Question 33

_________ cable normally consists of four pairs of wires that are twisted around each other.

A) Fiber-optic
B) Coaxial
C) Twisted-pair
D) Wi-Fi

Question 34

For modern networks, _________ is measured in either megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps).

A) authentication
B) topology
C) attenuation
D) bandwidth

Question 35

A _________ provides multiple ports for connecting nodes and is aware of the exact address or identity of all the nodes attached to it.

A) hub
B) gateway
C) repeater
D) switch

Question 36

If a company had its corporate headquarters in one city but its manufacturing plant in another, it would likely set up a(n) _________ to connect the systems in these two locations.

A) LAN
B) WAN
C) protocol
D) extranet

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT one of the specifications of Wi-Fi technology?

A) 802.11g
B) 802.11n
C) 802.11x
D) 802.11ac

Question 38

The means used to link together parts of a computer network are referred to as network:

A) points
B) hotspots
C) topologies
D) media

Question 39

A _________ cable consists of a thin strand of glass that transmits pulsating beams of light rather than electric current.

A) fiber-optic
B) twisted-pair
C) coaxial
D) bluetooth

Question 40

A(n) _________ is a connection point in a network.

A) node
B) hotspot
C) intranet
D) TPS

Question 41

A(n) _________, which is a special application that collects and reports certain types of data, can help managers make better decisions.

A) TPS
B) MIS
C) office automation system
D) DSS

Question 42

A _________ is a node on a network that serves as an entrance to another network.

A) repeater
B) hub
C) switch
D) gateway

Question 43

A(n) _________ is a storage system that links any number of disk drives (a disk array) so that they act as a single disk.

A) DSS
B) RAID
C) DDoS
D) tape library

Question 44

_________ is the ability of each organization's information system to work with the other, sharing both data and services.

A) Scalability
B) Interoperability
C) Data mining
D) Data warehousing

Question 45

The _________ of a network is the logical layout of the cables and devices that connect the nodes of the network.

A) interoperability
B) bandwidth
C) protocol
D) topology

Question 46

A _________ looks at each packet's header to determine where the packet should go and then determines the best route for the packet to take toward its destination.

A) repeater
B) hub
C) bridge
D) router

Question 47

Certain types of systems are called _________ because they must run without failure or with nearly instant recovery from failure.

A) mission-critical
B) uninterruptable
C) expert systems
D) MIS

Question 48

The information system that handles the processing and tracking of transactions is called a(n):

A) TPS
B) MIS
C) office automation system
D) DSS

Question 49

A(n) _________ system is a type of information system that performs analytical tasks traditionally done by a human.

A) data mining
B) data warehousing
C) expert
D) fault-tolerant

Question 50

A(n) _________ is a central repository that contains stored or archived data gathered from multiple databases.

A) RAID
B) DDoS
C) data mine
D) data warehouse

Question 51

_________ computers are able to continue their operation even when problems are present.

A) DSS
B) Uninterruptable
C) Scalable
D) Fault-tolerant

Question 52

A(n) _________ is a set of software tools that enables managers to gather, organize, and evaluate information.

A) TPS
B) MIS
C) office automation system
D) DSS

Question 53

Systems follow certain rules, or _________, to ensure that the packets are sent, received, and interpreted properly, and that data integrity is guaranteed.

A) DSS
B) nodes
C) protocols
D) topologies

Question 54

_________ is the discovery of new patterns or relationships between data.

A) Scalability
B) Data validation
C) Data mining
D) Data warehousing

Question 55

_________ computers are ones that have multiple hardware systems performing the same task at the same time.

A) Expert
B) Data mining
C) Redundant
D) Scalable

Question 56

A _________ provides multiple ports for connecting nodes.

A) repeater
B) hub
C) bridge
D) gateway

Question 57

A _________ is a device that connects two LANs or two segments of the same LAN.

A) repeater
B) hub
C) bridge
D) router

Question 58

_________ is the capacity to provide increasing amounts of computing power, storage, and/or software.

A) Scalability
B) Interoperability
C) Data mining
D) Data warehousing

Question 59

A _________ is used to prevent attenuation when packets are traveling long distances.

A) repeater
B) hub
C) switch
D) router

Question 60

In an office environment, many organizations set up a(n) _________ to perform various operations such as word processing, accounting, document management, or communications.

A) TPS
B) MIS
C) office automation system
D) DSS

Question 61

_________, which are large networks of compromised computers, can be used by a hacker to spread malware, send spam, and conduct carefully orchestrated network attacks.

A) Hotspots
B) Worms
C) Trojans
D) Botnets

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT one of the factors that we normally use to gauge the danger of a threat?

A) The probability of a threat
B) The degree of vulnerability
C) The likelihood of user compliance
D) The penalty or injury that may occur if the threat succeeds in causing harm

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT one of the three general strategies that are used to authenticate individuals?

A) What you know
B) What you have
C) Who you know
D) Who you are

Question 64

While storms could be a cause, power _________ are more likely to be caused by disturbances from high-demand equipment in a home or building.

A) fluctuations
B) failures
C) vulnerabilities
D) redundancies

Question 65

_________ is a type of malware which is designed to report activity on your computer to another party.

A) DDoS
B) Ransomware
C) Trojan horse
D) Spyware

Question 66

The _________ lock can make it difficult for thieves to steal a laptop.

A) Kensington
B) Ethernet
C) DSS
D) TPS

Question 67

A(n) _________ is an inexpensive product that guards connected equipment against large power spikes or surges that may infrequently occur.

A) surge protector
B) RAID
C) switch
D) gateway

Question 68

_________ is the process of safeguarding against erroneous or duplicate data by checking what is entered and, in some cases, placing restrictions on how the data is entered.

A) Risk assessment
B) Data validation
C) Data mining
D) Interoperability

Question 69

A _________ is a fully-contained program that self-replicates and spreads through computers and networks.

A) virus
B) zombie
C) worm
D) Trojan horse

Question 70

A _________ is a program that disguises itself as an interesting, useful, or desirable program in order to gain access to your system.

A) virus
B) zombie
C) worm
D) Trojan horse

Question 71

A _________ is a type of malware that is attached to a host file and has the ability to replicate, or copy, itself.

A) virus
B) zombie
C) worm
D) Trojan horse

Question 72

The scam known as _________ typically comes in the form of an alert message that claims to be from the FBI or your security software.

A) DDoS
B) RAID
C) pretexting
D) scareware

Question 73

Any step you take to ward off a threat is called a:

A) risk
B) countermeasure
C) vulnerability
D) TPS

Question 74

_________ involves luring individuals into entering personal information into a website controlled by the hacker.

A) Switching
B) Phishing
C) Pretexting
D) Striping

Question 75

_________ passwords are long and generally use a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and at least one symbol such as a dash or period.

A) Strong
B) Encrypted
C) Fault-tolerant
D) Cyber

Question 76

When the power fails completely, the battery in a(n) _________ contains enough power to run a computer system for a given amount of time.

A) surge protector
B) NIC
C) UPS
D) office automation system

Question 77

A _________ attack allows hackers to shut down or block access to websites and other network resources by overwhelming them with requests.

A) DDoS
B) phishing
C) pretexting
D) scareware

Question 78

Because it increases the security of a network connection, a _________ is often required for users who wish to access a company's private network over an Internet connection.

A) VPN
B) WAN
C) gateway
D) bridge

Question 79

Large organizations often use a(n) _________ library for backups and archives of their data.

A) intranet
B) redundant
C) fiber-optic
D) tape

Question 80

Today, a _________ generally refers to an individual who uses a computer and/or network to commit a variety of crimes.

A) zombie
B) hacker
C) Trojan
D) worm