Question 1

What would be the intent if one were to engage in a distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS)?

Accepted Answer

The intent of a DDoS attack is to infiltrate and sabotage a host server by overwhelming it with a high volume of traffic, making it inaccessible to legitimate users. The other options listed (destroying a hard disk, enabling police to read an IP address, or sending bulk messaging) do not align with the intent of a DDoS attack.

Question 2

What important theoretical school of thought doesChapter 18 state should be applied to determine where the line between crime and deviance is drawn in online communities?

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

What was the identity of the market embedded in Darknet where bitcoin could purchase murder for hire?

Accepted Answer

Silk Road was a notorious online black market on the Darknet where illegal goods and services, including drugs, were bought and sold, often using bitcoin. While it was not explicitly advertised for murder-for-hire services, it became infamous for its wide range of illicit offerings.

Question 4

What is the role of cybercrime units within police services in Canada?

Accepted Answer

While some police agencies have established specific units to deal with cybercrime, it has not been clearly defined in all agencies. Therefore, choice B is the most accurate answer.

Question 5

Which of the following would be considered a cyberactivity?

Accepted Answer

Cyberactivity involves using technology and the internet. Browsing a store, telling time on a smartphone, and watching television at home do not involve the use of technology or the internet. Emailing someone from a tablet involves the use of technology and the internet and is therefore a cyberactivity.

Question 6

Which of the following terms refers to the use of a network-enabled device to repeatedly make unwanted contact with a person (through emails,text messages,etc.)knowing that this behaviour is likely to cause fear or annoyance?

Accepted Answer

Stalking is defined as the repeated, unwanted pursuit of another person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear or emotional distress. In this case, the use of a network-enabled device to repeatedly make unwanted contact with a person falls under the definition of stalking. Luring refers to the act of trying to entice someone into a dangerous or illegal activity, spamming is the sending of unsolicited messages, and trafficking refers to the illegal trade of goods or people.

Question 7

Which of the following statements best reflects the findings with regard to electronic victimization among adolescents?

Accepted Answer

Access to social media platforms on mobile devices has indeed consolidated primary methods of cyberbullying, making it easier for bullies to target victims anytime and anywhere, which reflects the findings regarding electronic victimization among adolescents.

Question 8

Which of the following individuals is the most likely to be a victim of cybercrime?

Accepted Answer

Young adults, particularly those who are more active online, such as a 20-year-old, are often more exposed to cybercrime risks. Additionally, members of the LGBTQ+ community may face targeted cyber threats.

Question 9

Which of the following can best be described as hacking?

Accepted Answer

Hacking is the attempt to remotely circumvent the security or privacy measures of an Internet website for the purposes of either stealing information or other malicious actions against the owner of the website. A, B, and C are all types of cybercrimes, but not necessarily hacking. A is an example of credit card fraud, B is an example of piracy, and C is an example of online child exploitation.

Question 10

Which of the following can best be described as spamming?

Accepted Answer

Spamming refers to sending unsolicited and unwanted bulk email messages to other users. This is often done for advertising purposes, and can be a nuisance and a security risk.

Question 11

Which of the following can best be described as ripping?

Accepted Answer

Ripping refers to the illegal act of using software to download or copy content from a protected source, such as an online movie or music file, for the purpose of redistribution or resale without permission from the copyright owner.

Question 12

Which of the following terms refer to the use of misleading email supposedly from a bank requesting sensitive personal information or password data with the intention of compromising the victim's banking or credit accounts?

Accepted Answer

Phishing is the term used for the use of misleading emails, usually from a bank or financial institution, to obtain sensitive personal information or passwords from the victim with the intention of compromising their accounts. Ripping is not a term commonly used in computer security, hacking refers to gaining unauthorized access to a computer or network, and luring is a general term that can be used in various contexts.

Question 13

According to the text,what is the primary difference between cybercrime and cyberterrorism?

Accepted Answer

The text states that cybercrime targets individuals, while cyberterrorism impacts national security, making option A the correct choice. Option B is not mentioned as a difference between the two, and option C is not mentioned at all. Option D is incorrect, as the text clearly distinguishes between the two terms.

Question 14

Which of the following is the primary focus of police cybercrime units?

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

Which of the following terms refer to the use of an Internet connection to access social media,chat rooms,or other places of electronic assembly to make contact with a child or person under 16 to meet for sexual purposes?

Accepted Answer

Luring refers to the use of the internet to make contact with a child or person under 16 to meet for sexual purposes. Stalking refers to the harassment or intimidation of a person through repeated unwanted contact. Spamming refers to the sending of unsolicited messages, often for advertising purposes. Trafficking refers to the exploitation of individuals for forced labor or commercial sex acts.

Question 16

Within the context of cybercrime,which of the following best reflects the term "technological determinism"?

Accepted Answer

Technological determinism in the context of cybercrime refers to the belief that computer technologies themselves are inherently criminogenic, meaning they have the potential to facilitate or enable criminal activity. Option A is incorrect as it focuses on the technology itself, while technological determinism is concerned with the societal implications of technology. Option C is not related to technological determinism, and option D only focuses on criminal actors rather than the role of technology itself.

Question 17

What is the name applied to a parallel Internet that exists beneath the surface of conventional browsers,features sites not indexed by search engines,is unregulated,and is rife with criminal activity and illegal transactions?

Accepted Answer

The description given is of the deep web, which refers to content that is not indexed by search engines and is not easily accessible through conventional browsers. This portion of the internet is unregulated and known for criminal activity and illegal transactions.

Question 18

Which of the following does not represent a critical infrastructure site that would be subject to a cyberterrorist attack?

Accepted Answer

A major sports stadium is not considered a critical infrastructure site as it does not provide vital services to a large number of people or have potential for significant impact on national security or public safety.

Question 19

Which of the following crosses the lines of cyberterrorism and cybercrime and could be part of either or both?

Accepted Answer

Ransomware is a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. It can be used in both cybercrime, for financial gain, and cyberterrorism, to disrupt critical infrastructure or spread fear, thus crossing the lines between the two.

Question 20

Which of the following terms refer to the use of software and hardware to steal data (usually related to credit cards)by intercepting e-transmissions,which then enable the cloning or counterfeiting of specific financial instruments (credit cards,bank cards,etc.)for the purposes of theft and fraud?

Accepted Answer

Skimming is the act of stealing credit card information from an unsuspecting victim with a small electronic device called a skimmer, which is placed on a card reader, such as an ATM or gas pump. The device then captures the credit card information from the magnetic strip, which can then be used for fraudulent transactions or sold on the black market. Hacking refers to the act of illegally accessing computer systems or networks. Luring is a technique used to trick victims into divulging personal information, while phishing involves sending fraudulent emails in an attempt to obtain sensitive information.

Quiz 18: Cybercrime and Cyberdeviance

What would be the intent if one were to engage in a distributed denial-of-service attack (DDoS) ?