Question 1

Manipulating someone within an organization to gain access to confidential information is called
A) diving.
B) hacking.
C) phreaking.
D) social engineering.
E) trashing.

Accepted Answer

Social engineering involves manipulating people to disclose confidential information or performing actions that are not authorized. This can be done through various methods such as pretexting, baiting, and phishing. The other options listed are forms of cyberattacks or physical actions that do not involve manipulating people.

Question 2

The Internet worm was released by
A) John Barlow.
B) Katie Hafner.
C) John Markoff.
D) Robert Morris, Jr.
E) Bruce Sterling.

Accepted Answer

The Internet worm was released by Robert Morris, Jr. in 1988.

Question 3

Anonymous is
A) an activist group that promotes the interests of the Recording Industry Association of America.
B) a loosely organized group of hacktivists that claimed responsibility for a DDoS attack on Church of Scientology Web sites.
C) the name given to the People's Liberation Army group that was responsible for more than 100 intrusions around the world.
D) the name of the group that launched the Stuxnet worm.
E) All of the above except c.

Accepted Answer

Anonymous is a loosely organized group of hacktivists that claimed responsibility for a DDoS attack on Church of Scientology Web sites. The other options are incorrect - A is promoting a different organization, C is referring to a different group entirely, and D is referring to a different attack group. Option E is also incorrect because it includes option C.

Question 4

The Social Security numbers and other personal information from 22 million Americans were stolen by hackers from computers managed by the Office of Personnel Management, and the prime suspect was a group of hackers located in
A) Afghanistan.
B) China.
C) Iran.
D) North Korea.
E) Russia.

Accepted Answer

The prime suspect in the theft of personal information from the Office of Personnel Management is believed to be a group of Chinese hackers.

Question 5

A software program that responds to commands sent by a command-and-control program located on an external computer is called a
A) bot.
B) spoof.
C) vampire.
D) virus.
E) worm.

Accepted Answer

A bot is a software program that is designed to respond to commands sent by a command-and-control program located on an external computer. Bots can be used for a variety of purposes, including conducting malicious activities such as launching DDoS attacks, stealing sensitive information, or spreading malware. Spoofing refers to a technique used to deceive computer systems or networks by masquerading as a trusted entity or source. Vampires are not related to software programs, but rather are mythological creatures. Viruses and worms are types of malware that can infect computer systems and spread to other systems, but they do not necessarily require a command-and-control program to function.

Question 6

An intentional action designed to prevent legitimate users from making use of a computer service over the Internet is called
A) a bombing run.
B) a curtain closer.
C) a denial-of-service attack.
D) an electronic overdose.
E) phreaking.

Accepted Answer

The term "denial-of-service attack" refers to the intentional action of disrupting or preventing legitimate users from accessing or using a computer service over the Internet. This can be done through various means, such as flooding the network with a large volume of traffic or exploiting vulnerabilities in the service to overload or crash it. The other options are either unrelated or incorrect.

Question 7

A program with a benign capability that conceals another, sinister purpose is called a
A) hack.
B) rogue.
C) Trojan horse.
D) virus.
E) worm.

Accepted Answer

The term Trojan horse specifically refers to a program that appears to be harmless or even helpful but actually contains hidden malicious code or capabilities. Hacks, rogues, viruses, and worms may also have malicious intent, but they do not necessarily involve deceptive concealment like a Trojan horse does.

Question 8

The Conficker worm is notable because
A) it is Cuba's first attempt at cyberwarfare.
B) it is the fastest spreading worm of all time.
C) it shut down the White House Web site for three days.
D) it continues to infect computers many years after it was first discovered.
E) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

The Conficker worm is particularly notable for its resilience and the fact that it continues to infect computers years after its initial discovery, highlighting challenges in completely eradicating certain types of malware.

Question 9

A self-contained program that spreads through a computer network by exploiting security holes is called a
A) hack.
B) rogue.
C) Trojan horse.
D) virus.
E) worm.

Accepted Answer

A self-contained program that spreads through a computer network by exploiting security holes is called a worm. A virus also spreads through the network, but it requires a host file to attach itself to, whereas a worm can stand alone and self-replicate. A Trojan horse is a program that appears to be legitimate but actually has a malicious purpose. Hacks and rogues are terms used to describe unauthorized and malicious activities on a computer or network, but they are not specific types of malware.

Question 10

You may find a virus
A) on a hard disk.
B) on a thumb drive.
C) on a CD-ROM.
D) in an email attachment.
E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

A virus can be found on any of these mediums as they can all be infected with malicious software. It is important to have proper security measures in place and to always be cautious when opening files or attachments from unknown sources.

Question 11

What happened when the FBI asked Apple to create a new version of the iOS operating system was would allow the FBI to gain access to the locked iPhone of Syed Rizwan Farook?
A) Apple created the new version of iOS and gave the FBI a copy.
B) Apple created the new version of iOS and made it publicly available, so not just the FBI would have a copy.
C) Apple created the new version of iOS but required FBI to bring the iPhone to Apple's headquarters in Cupertino to install it on the Farook's iPhone.
D) Apple denied the request and chose to fight the FBI in court.
E) Apple threatened to move its headquarters to Vancouver, Canada, unless the US government dropped its unreasonable request.

Accepted Answer

Apple denied the request and chose to fight the FBI in court. Apple argued that creating a software backdoor for the FBI would set a dangerous precedent and compromise the security of all iPhone users. The case went to court and eventually, the FBI found a third-party company to unlock the iPhone without Apple's help.

Quiz 7: Computer and Network Security

Manipulating someone within an organization to gain access to confidential information is called

The Internet worm was released by

Anonymous is

The Social Security numbers and other personal information from 22 million Americans were stolen by hackers from computers managed by the Office of Personnel Management, and the prime suspect was a group of hackers located in

A software program that responds to commands sent by a command-and-control program located on an external computer is called a

An intentional action designed to prevent legitimate users from making use of a computer service over the Internet is called

A program with a benign capability that conceals another, sinister purpose is called a

The Conficker worm is notable because

A self-contained program that spreads through a computer network by exploiting security holes is called a

You may find a virus

What happened when the FBI asked Apple to create a new version of the iOS operating system was would allow the FBI to gain access to the locked iPhone of Syed Rizwan Farook?