Deck 9: Discovering Computers: Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Question 1

____ is a technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network.

A)Rebuking
B)Spoofing
C)Transmitting
D)Victimizing

Answer 1

B

Question 2

If an antivirus program cannot remove an infection, it often ____.

A)quarantines the infected file
B)reports the user computer
C)disables the drive the file is on
D)removes the user from its registry

Answer 2

A

Question 3

In applications that allow users to write ____, the security level should be set so the application warns users that a document they are attempting to open contains a macro.

A)Javascript
B)macros
C)antivirus definitions
D)antispyware definitions

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Many systems implement access controls using a two-phase process called ____.

A)access or deny
B)identification and authentication
C)access and approval
D)identification and approval

Question 5

A ____ is someone who uses the Internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons.

A)hacker
B)script kiddie
C)cyberextortionist
D)cyberterrorist

Question 6

____ protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files.

A)An anti-spam program
B)E-mail encryption
C)An antivirus program
D)E-mail filtering

Question 7

____ detection software automatically analyzes all network traffic, assesses system vulnerabilities, identifies any unauthorized access (intrusions), and notifies network administrators of suspicious behavior patterns or system breaches, including violations of firewalls like the ones in the accompanying figure.

A)Violation
B)Password
C)Intrusion
D)Traffic

Question 8

All networked and online computer users should implement a ____, like the one shown in the accompanying figure.

A)firewall solution
B)back door
C)DoS attack
D)all of the above

Question 9

A computer ____ risk is any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability.

A)security
B)liability
C)terrorism
D)network

Question 10

____ is a server outside a company's network that controls which communications pass into the company's network.

A)A firewall
B)Intrusion detection software
C)A proxy server
D)An audit trail

Question 11

A ____ is someone who uses e-mail as a vehicle for extortion.

A)hacker
B)script kiddie
C)cyberextortionist
D)cyberterrorist

Question 12

A virus hoax often is in the form of a(n)____.

A)photo attachment
B)newsletter
C)chain letter
D)advertisement

Question 13

Which of the following is not true of intrusion detection software?

A)It is complex.
B)It is difficult to interpret.
C)It is inexpensive.
D)It is not designed for home use.

Question 14

A ____ is the destructive event or prank malware is intended to deliver.

A)payload
B)hoax
C)spoof
D)rebuke

Question 15

The term ____ refers to online or Internet-based illegal acts.

A)malware
B)cyberthreat
C)cybercrime
D)cyberextortion

Question 16

All of the following are common ways computers become infected with malware, except ____.

A)opening infected files
B)running an infected program
C)booting the computer with infected removable media inserted in a drive or plugged in a port
D)installing a software package from a CD

Question 17

A ____ has the same intent as a cracker but does not have the technical skills and knowledge.

A)hacker
B)script kiddie
C)cyberextortionist
D)cyberterrorist

Question 18

As shown in the accompanying figure, a ____ is hardware and/or software that protects a network's resources from intrusion by users on another network such as the Internet.

A)quarantine
B)biometric device
C)firewall
D)router

Question 19

Currently, more than ____ Web sites can infect your computer with known viruses, worms, Trojan horses, rootkits, and other malware programs.

A)11,000
B)22,000
C)151,000
D)300,000

Question 20

Any illegal act involving a computer generally is referred to as a ____.

A)cyberthreat
B)computer crime
C)malware
D)hoax

Question 21

Social engineers can obtain information by ____.

A)snooping around computers looking for openly displayed confidential information
B)watching or filming people dialing telephone numbers or using ATMs
C)sifting through company dumpsters
D)all of the above

Question 22

As shown in the accompanying figure, many Web sites require a user to enter a user ____, which is a unique combination of characters, such as letters of the alphabet or numbers, that identifies one specific user.

A)term
B)link
C)name
D)key

Question 23

Information ____ refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them.

A)rights
B)acceptable use
C)restrictions
D)privacy

Question 24

If a password used on a site like the one shown in the accompanying figure is 4 characters long, the average time it would take a computer to discover the password is ____.

A)1 second
B)30 seconds
C)7 minutes
D)2 hours

Question 25

A(n)____ device, like the one in the accompanying figure, authenticates a person's identity by translating a personal characteristic, such as a fingerprint, into a digital code that then is compared with a digital code stored in the computer verifying a physical or behavioral characteristic.

A)authentication
B)personal
C)identification
D)biometric

Question 26

Software ____ occurs when someone steals software media, intentionally erases programs, or illegally copies a program.

A)theft
B)extortion
C)piracy
D)terrorism

Question 27

As shown in the accompanying figure, many Web sites require a user to enter a ____, which is a private combination of characters associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources.

A)PIN
B)password
C)secure key
D)passterm

Question 28

A ____ protector uses special electrical components to provide a stable current flow to the computer and other electronic equipment.

A)Joule
B)spike
C)surge
D)hash

Question 29

To protect themselves from software piracy, software manufacturers issue a(n)____ agreement like the one shown in the accompanying figure, which gives users the right to use the software.

A)intellectual property
B)license
C)access
D)copyright

Question 30

____ occurs when someone steals personal or confidential information.

A)Plagiarism
B)Decryption
C)Information theft
D)Cyberpiracy

Question 31

Which of the following is an example of a possessed object?

A)user name and password
B)face recognition systems
C)badges and keys
D)fingerprint scanner

Question 32

____ theft is the act of stealing computer equipment.

A)Hardware
B)Cyber
C)SMS
D)Software

Question 33

A(n)____ is an injury or disorder of the muscles, nerves, tendons, ligaments, and joints.

A)TSR
B)RSI
C)RIT
D)TRI

Question 34

____ can lead to system failure.

A)Aging hardware
B)Natural disasters, such as fires, floods, or hurricanes
C)Errors in computer programs
D)All of the above

Question 35

Which of the following is not an example of a biometric device?

A)smart card
B)face recognition system
C)hand geometry system
D)fingerprint scanner

Question 36

Computer ____ are the moral guidelines that govern the use of computers and information systems.

A)logistics
B)mechanics
C)ethics
D)rights

Question 37

As shown in the accompanying figure, an unsolicited e-mail message or newsgroup posting sent to multiple recipients or newsgroups at once is called ____.

A)spyware
B)spam
C)cookies
D)adware

Question 38

Which method of encryption inserts characters between existing characters?

A)transposition
B)substitution
C)expansion
D)compaction

Question 39

A(n)____ is the prolonged malfunction of a computer.

A)hardware vandalism
B)system failure
C)unauthorized access
D)software theft

Question 40

As related to the use of computers, ____ is defined as gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting human nature of some victims and the naivety of others.

A)DoS
B)social engineering
C)DRM
D)scamming

Question 41

Modified Multiple Choice Employee monitoring involves the use of computers to observe, record, and review an employee's ____.

A)e-mail messages
B)phone calls
C)keyboard activity
D)Web sites visited

Question 42

Computer crime refers to online or Internet-based illegal acts.

Question 43

Shrink-wrapped software from major developers does not need to be scanned for infections.

Question 44

A digital certificate is an encrypted code attached to an electronic message to verify the identity of the message sender.

Question 45

Modified Multiple Choice Digital forensics analysis involves the examination of ____.

A)computer media
B)servers
C)data and log files
D)networks

Question 46

Once a Trojan horse is installed, its author can execute programs, change settings, monitor activity, and access files on the remote computer.

Question 47

Encrypted data is called plaintext.

Question 48

A fingerprint reader is an example of a biometric system, as shown in the accompanying figure.

Question 49

Modified Multiple Choice ____ is a category of perpetrator of cybercrime and other similar intrusions.

A)Hacker
B)Script kiddie
C)Cracker
D)Corporate spy

Question 50

Most systems require that users select their own passwords, to be entered in forms such as the one shown in the accompanying figure.

Question 51

The substitution encryption method switches the order of characters.

Question 52

Most antivirus programs do not provide updated virus signature files for users.

Question 53

Modified Multiple Choice Intellectual property (IP)covers ____.

A)natural resources
B)art
C)ideas
D)processes

Question 54

A cyberextortionist is someone who uses the Internet or a network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons.

Question 55

Modified Multiple Choice Adware is a program that displays an online advertisement in a banner or pop-up window on ____.

A)Telnet sessions
B)e-mail
C)Web pages
D)FTP transfers

Question 56

Companies should review successful access attempts for irregularities.

Question 57

Some operating systems, such as Windows, include personal firewalls, like the ones shown in the accompanying figure.

Question 58

The term, unauthorized access, refers to the use of a computer or its data for unapproved or possibly illegal activities.

Question 59

A DoS attack is a technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network.

Question 60

The term, cracker, originally was a complimentary word for a computer enthusiast.

Question 61

A(n)____________________ is a potentially damaging computer program that affects, or infects, a computer negatively by altering the way the computer works without the user's knowledge or permission.

Question 62

Physical access controls, such as locked doors and windows, usually are adequate to protect computer equipment from hardware theft.

Question 63

The term, ____________________, refers to online or Internet-based illegal acts.

Question 64

Software users with a EULA, like the one in the accompanying figure, may make as many backup copies of the software as they want.

Question 65

An encryption key often uses a combination of encryption methods.

Question 66

If computer equipment is networked, a single power disturbance can damage multiple systems.

Question 67

A(n)____________________ is a program that copies itself repeatedly, for example in memory or on a network, using up resources and possibly shutting down the computer or network.

Question 68

A(n)____________________ is a program that hides within or looks like a legitimate program.

Question 69

For visually impaired users, the CAPTCHA text can be read aloud.

Question 70

With a license agreement, like the one shown in the accompanying figure, the user becomes the owner of the software.

Question 71

If a shorter password were in use in the accompanying figure, it would provide greater security than a longer one.

Question 72

With a selective backup, users decide which folders and files to include in a backup.

Question 73

Hackers use computer automated tools to assist them with guessing passwords, like the one shown in the accompanying figure.

Question 74

Copyright law gives the public fair use to copyrighted material.

Question 75

Wireless access poses additional security risks.

Question 76

If you disable cookie use, you will not be able to use many of the e-commerce Web sites.

Question 77

A(n)____________________ is someone who accesses a computer or network illegally but has the intent of destroying data, stealing information, or other malicious action.

Question 78

To access a wireless network, perpetrators must be in the range of the wireless network.

Question 79

Electrical power variation is one of the least common causes of system failure.

Question 80

Spam is a program placed on a computer without the user's knowledge that secretly collects information about the user.