Question 1

____________________ access refers to individuals gaining access to a computer, network, file, or other resource without permission.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ access refers to individuals gaining access...

Question 2

____ occurs when someone obtains enough information about a person to be able to masquerade as that person for a variety of activities-usually to buy products or services in that person's name.
A)Data theft
B)Information theft
C)Identity theft
D)Database theft

Accepted Answer

This is a clear definition of identity theft, which involves using stolen personal information to impersonate or act on behalf of the victim for financial gain or fraudulent purposes. Data theft and database theft may be related to the collection or unauthorized access of personal information, but they do not necessarily involve the misuse of that information in the same way as identity theft. Information theft is a general term that may include different types of theft, including identity theft.

Question 3

Repeated threats or other harassment carried out online between adults is referred to as ____.
A)cyberstalking
B)computer sabotage
C)cyberterrorism
D)phishing

Accepted Answer

Cyberstalking refers to the repeated harassment or threats carried out online between adults. Computer sabotage involves intentionally damaging or disabling computer systems. Cyberterrorism involves using technology to carry out terrorist attacks. Phishing involves tricking users into divulging personal or sensitive information through fraudulent emails or websites.

Question 4

The ____, implemented in 2001, grants federal authorities expanded surveillance and intelligence-gathering powers, such as broadening their ability to obtain the real identity of Internet users and to intercept Internet communications.
A)Sarbanes-Oxley Act
B)USA Patriot Act
C)Identity Theft and Assumption Deterrence Act of 1998
D)No Electronic Theft (NET)Act

Accepted Answer

The USA Patriot Act, implemented in 2001, expanded federal authorities' surveillance and intelligence-gathering powers, including the ability to obtain the real identity of Internet users and intercept Internet communications. The other choices do not pertain to this specific issue.

Question 5

In businesses, access control systems are often integrated into a comprehensive ____________________ system designed to manage users' access to enterprise systems.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In businesses, access control systems are often...

Question 6

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 9-2 Fernando has been having problems with his computer. He takes it to his local computer repair shop to be checked and finds out that his computer has a number of malware that he was not even aware of. The technician tells Fernando that his computer has a ____, which might have gotten into Fernando's computer when he downloaded a free computer game from the Internet.
A)spider
B)bot
C)virus
D)spam

Accepted Answer

Malware refers to any software that is designed to cause harm to a computer system. Among the various types of malware, viruses are the most common. Viruses typically infect a computer system by attaching themselves to legitimate programs or files and then spreading to the other system files. This can happen when an unsuspecting user downloads a file or program from the internet or opens an email attachment containing a virus. Bot refers to a program that is designed to automate tasks over the internet, whereas a spider is a program that crawls web pages, indexing them for search engines. Spam refers to unsolicited emails sent to a large number of people. None of these fit the description of Fernando's problem but the symptoms seem to be consistent with a virus infection.

Question 7

The ____ includes provisions to combat cyberterrorism, including protecting ISPs against lawsuits from customers for revealing private information to law enforcement agencies.
A)Heath Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
B)PROTECT Act
C)Homeland Security Act of 2002
D)National Information Infrastructure Protection Act

Accepted Answer

The Homeland Security Act of 2002 includes provisions to combat cyberterrorism, including protecting ISPs against lawsuits from customers for revealing private information to law enforcement agencies. The other options (HIPAA, PROTECT Act, and National Information Infrastructure Protection Act) do not specifically address this issue.

Question 8

____________________ includes any illegal act involving a computer.

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The answer of ____________________ includes any illegal act involving a...

Question 9

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 9-1 Melissa is the network administrator for a small publishing company. As network administrator, she is in charge of maintaining the security of all the computers that are part of the company's network. Melissa also decided to use a(n)____, which continuously monitors and analyzes the traffic allowed to and from the network to detect possible attacks as they are occurring and block them.
A)IPS
B)firewall
C)antivirus software
D)RAM

Accepted Answer

A firewall is a security measure that controls access to a network, but it does not continuously monitor traffic and detect attacks as they occur. Antivirus software is designed to detect and remove viruses from a computer or network, but it does not monitor traffic. RAM is a component of a computer's hardware and is not related to network security. Therefore, an IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) is the best choice as it continuously monitors and analyzes traffic to detect possible attacks and block them.

Question 10

Biometric access systems use a(n)____________________ in conjunction with software and a database to match the supplied biometric data with the biometric data previously stored in the database to identify and authenticate an individual.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Biometric access systems use a(n)____________________ in conjunction...

Question 11

A(n)____________________ access system is an identification system that requires the individual requesting access to provide information that only the authorized user is supposed to know.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ access system is an identification system...

Question 12

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 9-1 Melissa is the network administrator for a small publishing company. As network administrator, she is in charge of maintaining the security of all the computers that are part of the company's network. One of the first items that Melissa installed was a(n)____, which checks all incoming and outgoing traffic and only allows authorized traffic to pass through.
A)botnet
B)firewall
C)IPS
D)encryption algorithm

Accepted Answer

A firewall is a security system that is designed to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network. It checks all incoming and outgoing traffic and only allows authorized traffic to pass through. Botnet is a network of computers that have been infected with malware and are controlled by a cybercriminal. IPS (Intrusion Prevention System) is designed to detect and prevent unauthorized access to the network. Encryption algorithm is a method for converting plain text into code to secure data.

Question 13

____ is a type of scam that uses spoofed domain names to obtain personal information for use in fraudulent activities.
A)Framing
B)Fishing
C)Pharming
D)Farming

Accepted Answer

Pharming is a type of scam where cybercriminals create fake websites that mimic genuine websites, with the aim of tricking users into entering their personal information. Unlike phishing, which depends on users clicking a link in an email or message, pharming redirects the user to a fake website even when the correct URL is entered. This is accomplished by hacking into a legitimate website's domain name system (DNS) and redirecting traffic to the fake site.

Question 14

When a digitally signed document is received, the recipient's computer uses the sender's ____ key to verify the digital signature.
A)private
B)public
C)organizational
D)token

Accepted Answer

The recipient's computer uses the sender's public key to verify the digital signature. The sender uses their private key to create a digital signature, which can only be verified by their corresponding public key.

Question 15

Phishing schemes may use a technique called ____, which is setting up spoofed Web sites with addresses slightly different from legitimate sites.
A)typosquatting
B)spamming
C)DoS attacks
D)identity theft

Accepted Answer

Typosquatting involves registering domain names that are similar to legitimate sites but contain slight misspellings or typos. This is done to trick users into entering their login credentials or personal information on the fake site, which is then stolen by the phisher.

Question 16

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 9-1 Melissa is the network administrator for a small publishing company. As network administrator, she is in charge of maintaining the security of all the computers that are part of the company's network. Melissa has set up procedures so that every user using a computer connected to the network needs to enter his or her ____, which appears as asterisks on the screen as it is being entered.
A)private key
B)e-mail address
C)public key
D)password

Accepted Answer

The password is the information that Melissa has set up as a requirement for users to enter in order to access their computers on the network. It is important for security purposes to ensure that only authorized users have access to the network, and using a password is a common method for achieving this.

Question 17

The green color of the Address bar in the accompanying figure indicates that the site is using a valid ____ SSL certificate.
A)EV
B)SK
C)SQL
D)HTTPS

Accepted Answer

EV SSL (Extended Validation Secure Sockets Layer) is the highest level of SSL certification available. It provides the highest degree of security and trust, and only websites that have been thoroughly vetted and meet strict security and authentication standards can display the green address bar. Therefore, the green color of the address bar indicates that the site is using a valid EV SSL certificate. SK, SQL, and HTTPS are not relevant to the green color of the address bar.

Question 18

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 9-2 Fernando has been having problems with his computer. He takes it to his local computer repair shop to be checked and finds out that his computer has a number of malware that he was not even aware of. The technician also found a ____ on the computer, which is designed to find sensitive information about the user located on the PC and then send it to the malware creator. The technician explains that this type of malware cannot replicate itself.
A)Trojan horse
B)worm
C)virus
D)bot

Accepted Answer

A Trojan horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as a harmless file or program but actually contains harmful code. It cannot replicate itself but can be spread through email attachments, downloads, and social engineering tactics. A bot is a software application that can perform automated tasks on the internet, while a worm is a self-replicating program that can spread itself throughout a network. A virus is a type of malware that can attach itself to other programs and replicate itself, causing damage to the system.

Question 19

The best protection against many dot cons is ____.
A)contacting your ISP
B)updating the operating system
C)installing an antivirus program
D)common sense

Accepted Answer

Many dot cons rely on tricking people into giving away personal information or money. The best protection is to use common sense and be wary of any unsolicited emails or messages, particularly ones that ask for personal information or prompt you to click on a link. It's always a good idea to verify the legitimacy of the message or sender before responding or clicking on anything. While installing antivirus software and updating your operating system can be helpful, they may not always prevent the more sophisticated scams that rely on social engineering tactics.

Question 20

____ can be extremely distressing for victims, can take years to straighten out, and can be very expensive.
A)Spams
B)Identity theft
C)Remote access
D)Software theft

Accepted Answer

Identity theft can have serious consequences for victims, including financial loss, damage to credit scores, and difficulties with legal and financial institutions. It can take a long time and significant resources to recover from the effects of identity theft.

Quiz 4: Network and Internet Security

____________________ access refers to individuals gaining access to a computer, network, file, or other resource without permission.

____ occurs when someone obtains enough information about a person to be able to masquerade as that person for a variety of activities-usually to buy products or services in that person's name.

Repeated threats or other harassment carried out online between adults is referred to as ____.

The ____, implemented in 2001, grants federal authorities expanded surveillance and intelligence-gathering powers, such as broadening their ability to obtain the real identity of Internet users and to intercept Internet communications.

In businesses, access control systems are often integrated into a comprehensive ____________________ system designed to manage users' access to enterprise systems.

The ____ includes provisions to combat cyberterrorism, including protecting ISPs against lawsuits from customers for revealing private information to law enforcement agencies.

____________________ includes any illegal act involving a computer.

Biometric access systems use a(n)____________________ in conjunction with software and a database to match the supplied biometric data with the biometric data previously stored in the database to identify and authenticate an individual.

A(n)____________________ access system is an identification system that requires the individual requesting access to provide information that only the authorized user is supposed to know.

____ is a type of scam that uses spoofed domain names to obtain personal information for use in fraudulent activities.

When a digitally signed document is received, the recipient's computer uses the sender's ____ key to verify the digital signature.

Phishing schemes may use a technique called ____, which is setting up spoofed Web sites with addresses slightly different from legitimate sites.

The green color of the Address bar in the accompanying figure indicates that the site is using a valid ____ SSL certificate.

The best protection against many dot cons is ____.

____ can be extremely distressing for victims, can take years to straighten out, and can be very expensive.