Question 1

The increase in anonymous e-mail accounts and remailers has intensified incidences of online harassment, stock manipulation, and child pornography.

Accepted Answer

The statement is true as anonymous e-mail accounts and remailers provide a way for individuals to conceal their identities while engaging in illegal or harmful activities online. This can lead to an increase in incidents of online harassment, stock manipulation, and the distribution of child pornography.

Question 2

The term "hacking" was introduced at MIT in the 1980s.

Accepted Answer

The term "hacking" was already in use at MIT by the 1960s, originally referring to elaborate college pranks but later evolving to describe computer manipulation.

Question 3

Computer thieves have traditionally been able to market their stolen goods as legitimate.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Computer thieves have been known to sell stolen devices as if they were legitimate, often erasing the device's unique identifier to conceal its origin. This can make it difficult for law enforcement to track down the stolen item and return it to its rightful owner.

Question 4

Which of the following groups does NOT figure in the multilateral film privacy strategy of the Chinese Triads?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Triads' multilateral film privacy strategy targets privacy pressers, piracy burners, and runners, but hacktivists do not figure in their strategy.

Question 5

Like traditional communication carriers, Internet service providers are required to maintain transmission records.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Like traditional communication carriers, Internet service providers...

Question 6

________ acknowledge(s) the futility of trying to stop people from copying software and instead relies on people's honesty.

Accepted Answer

Shareware software is distributed with the understanding that users will try it out and pay for it if they decide to continue using it. Shareware relies on the honesty of people to voluntarily pay for the software, rather than trying to stop all copying of it.

Question 7

The issue of vicinage has been simplified by the lack of international guidelines for cyberactivity.

Accepted Answer

The issue of vicinage, or the locality of a crime, becomes more complex in the context of cyberactivity due to the global nature of the internet and the lack of comprehensive international guidelines or laws that uniformly address jurisdiction and the specific location of a cybercrime.

Question 8

The term cybercriminal organizations does not include traditional organized crime syndicates.

Accepted Answer

Cybercriminal organizations often include traditional organized crime syndicates, as they have the resources and expertise to engage in cybercrime.

Question 9

________ can be defined as the reproduction, distribution, and use of software without the permission or authorization of the owner of copyright.

Accepted Answer

Data piracy involves the unauthorized use, reproduction, and distribution of software or digital content without the owner's permission. The term "piracy" refers to the infringement of intellectual property rights, including copyright infringement, and is often associated with illegal file-sharing, downloading, and distribution of copyrighted content. Signal theft (A) refers to the unauthorized interception or reception of signals, such as cable or satellite television signals, for personal or commercial use. Theatrical print theft (B) refers to the illegal duplication and distribution of film prints in the entertainment industry. Parallel imports (D) refer to legal imports of genuine products from other countries without the permission of the manufacturer or authorized distributor in the destination country. Therefore, data piracy (C) is the most appropriate choice for the given definition.

Question 10

Insiders pose the most overrated danger to informational security.

Accepted Answer

Insiders, such as employees or contractors, often have legitimate access to sensitive information and systems, making them a significant threat to information security if they choose to exploit their access maliciously or accidentally mishandle data.

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a method of film piracy?

Accepted Answer

Software development is not a method of film piracy. The other options are all ways in which pirated films can be distributed or accessed illegally. Broadcast piracy involves illegally transmitting films over television or radio signals. Public performances refer to the unauthorized showing of films in public spaces. Parallel imports are unofficial copies of films that are sold in countries where they are not authorized for distribution.

Question 12

What is the primary reason that the resale of integrated chips is so lucrative?

Accepted Answer

The primary reason that the resale of integrated chips is so lucrative is the basic law of supply and demand. The demand for integrated chips remains high, while the supply is limited. This results in an increase in their price and makes the resale of such chips a profitable business.

Question 13

Activities like the theft of computer hardware and the infringement of software copyrights have become unpopular as computer components become smaller and more valuable.

Accepted Answer

Theft of computer hardware and infringement of software copyrights remain significant issues despite advancements in technology. Smaller and more valuable components can actually increase the incentive for such activities.

Question 14

Blue boxes were extremely popular among college dorms and were widely considered harmless by users.

Accepted Answer

Blue boxes were used to make free long distance calls and were popular among college students in the 1970s, but they were illegal. While they were not considered physically harmful, they were a form of theft and could lead to legal consequences for users.

Question 15

Traditional hacker culture was characterized by an antiestablishment rhetoric.

Accepted Answer

Traditional hacker culture emerged as a counterculture movement, rebelling against established institutions and governments. This antiestablishment rhetoric was a central aspect of the movement.

Question 16

Hackers, irrespective of national origin, display startling similarities.

Accepted Answer

Hackers, regardless of their national origin, tend to display similar characteristics such as high levels of curiosity, technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills. These traits are not limited to any particular culture or heritage.

Question 17

Shareware publishers encourage users to give copies of programs to friends and colleagues but ask everyone who uses a program regularly to pay a registration fee to the program's author directly.

Accepted Answer

Shareware publishers typically use this model as a way to get their software more widely used while still earning revenue from dedicated users.

Question 18

Not all crimes involving computers can be characterized as "computer crime."

Accepted Answer

While all computer crimes involve computers, not all crimes involving computers can be categorized as computer crime. For example, using a computer to commit a traditional crime such as theft or fraud would not be considered a computer crime.

Question 19

Fry Guy and the Atlanta Three were directly responsible for the downfall of the Legion of Doom (LoD).

Accepted Answer

Fry Guy and the Atlanta Three were the ones who defeated the Legion of Doom (LoD) in the final battle.

Question 20

According to accomplished phreakers, the theft of telephone access codes requires great technical expertise.

Accepted Answer

Phreaking, especially in its early days, often involved social engineering or relatively simple technical tricks rather than requiring great technical expertise. Techniques such as exploring telephone systems to find vulnerabilities or using default passwords were common.

Quiz 3: Traditional Computer Crime: Early Hackers and Theft of Components