Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens during a DDoS attack?
A) An unsuspecting computer is used to send an influx of confusing data messages or useless network traffic.
B) Antivirus software disables a virus and protects the computer or network from unauthorized access.
C) The police use a virus and other measures to take down a network of computer criminals.
D) A zombie army is used to attack computers or computer networks.

Accepted Answer

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Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A perpetrator is using a botnet.Which of the following is the least likely use of his botnet?
A) sending spam via email
B) spreading viruses
C) committing a distributed denial of service attack
D) authoring ActiveX scripts

Accepted Answer

Authoring ActiveX scripts is not a typical use of a botnet. The other options (sending spam, spreading viruses, and conducting DDoS attacks) are common activities carried out by botnets.

Question 3

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have encountered a technology that is effective in blocking computer-generated attempts to access a website because it is generally easy for humans to recognize distorted characters.What is this technology?
A) CAPTCHA
B) CERT/CC
C) two-step verification
D) serial authentication

Accepted Answer

CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing Test to Tell Computers and Humans Apart. It involves presenting distorted characters that humans can easily recognize but are difficult for bots to decipher, thus blocking computer-generated attempts to access a website.

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does your company use to track your time and attendance?
A) face recognition system
B) iris recognition system
C) hand geometry system
D) digital forensics system

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Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does your financial service institution use to secure the transactions you make using their phone banking service?
A) digital forensics system
B) voice verification system
C) iris recognition system
D) hand geometry system

Accepted Answer

Voice verification systems are commonly used by financial service institutions to verify the identity of customers using their phone banking services. This technology analyzes the unique characteristics of a person's voice to confirm their identity and prevent fraud. Digital forensics systems are used to investigate cybercrime and other forms of digital fraud, while iris recognition and hand geometry systems are more commonly used for physical access control systems.

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does your college use to verify your identity?
A) face recognition system
B) iris recognition system
C) hand geometry system
D) digital forensics system

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Question 7

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term CAPTCHA is _____________.
A) a private combination of words associated with a user name that allows access to computer resources
B) the average time it takes a computer to discover a password based on the number of characters
C) a digital image used to help decipher a faded or blurry word in digitized news archives
D) a series of distorted characters that a user is required to enter correctly to continue using a website

Accepted Answer

The term CAPTCHA refers to a series of distorted characters that a user is required to enter correctly to continue using a website. This is a security measure to prevent automated programs from accessing a website, as the distorted characters are difficult for computers to recognize, but easier for humans to decipher.

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following refers to a technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network?
A) spoofing
B) phishing
C) veiling
D) costuming

Accepted Answer

Spoofing is a technique used by intruders to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network. Phishing refers to the practice of sending emails or messages to deceive individuals into providing sensitive information, while veiling and costuming are not commonly used terms in the context of cybersecurity.

Question 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does your daughter's daycare use to verify the identity of parents who pick up their children?
A) face recognition system
B) iris recognition system
C) hand geometry system
D) digital forensics system

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Question 10

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term back door, as it refers to computer crime, is _____________.
A) the area of memory where information about a virus or attempted attack is sent by the antivirus software in order to prevent similar attacks in the future
B) a program or set of instructions that allows users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network
C) the vulnerabilities of a computer criminal or criminal network that enable them to be tracked and caught
D) a weakness in a computer or network's security system that enables criminals to gain unauthorized access

Accepted Answer

A backdoor is a program or set of instructions that allows users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network. It can be used for legitimate purposes, such as allowing access to a system when a password is forgotten, but it can also be exploited by hackers to gain unauthorized access. Option A refers to the quarantine area where infected files are stored, option C describes vulnerabilities in a criminal network, and option D describes a security weakness without specifically mentioning a backdoor.

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is the least likely motive for a DDoS?
A) political anger
B) spoofing
C) extortion
D) negative recognition

Accepted Answer

Spoofing is not a motive for DDoS attacks. Spoofing refers to the act of disguising oneself as another entity, but it is not a reason for launching a DDoS attack. On the other hand, political anger, extortion, and negative recognition are common motives for DDoS attacks.

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term firewall is _____________.
A) the access point a hacker uses to intrude on a computer or network
B) a program that searches for cybercriminals by looking for patterns in attacks
C) hardware and/or software that protects a network's resources from intrusion
D) a virus that prevents the computer or network from accessing outside resources

Accepted Answer

A firewall is hardware and/or software that acts as a barrier between a network or computer and potential intruders or cyberthreats. Its purpose is to protect a network's resources from unauthorized access or attacks. Option A is incorrect because a firewall is designed to prevent hackers from intruding on a network, not provide access points. Option B is incorrect because a firewall is not a program that searches for cybercriminals, but rather an infrastructure in place to prevent attacks. Option D is incorrect because a firewall is not a virus, but rather a protective tool.

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does a new federal laboratory use in its high security areas?
A) signature verification system
B) digital forensics system
C) hand geometry system
D) iris recognition system

Accepted Answer

Iris recognition systems are typically used in high security areas due to their high level of accuracy and difficulty to bypass. Signature verification, digital forensics, and hand geometry systems may also be used in some high security areas, but they are not as commonly used as iris recognition systems.

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does your financial institution use to reduce fraud?
A) digital forensics system
B) iris recognition system
C) signature verification system
D) hand geometry system

Accepted Answer

Signature verification system is commonly used by financial institutions to reduce fraud. It involves comparing a customer's signature on a transaction to their signature on file to ensure they match. Digital forensics system is used for detecting and investigating cybercrimes. Iris recognition system and hand geometry system are biometric systems used for personal identification and are not typically used by financial institutions for fraud reduction.

Question 15

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does your new smartphone use to unlock the device?
A) hand geometry system
B) face recognition system
C) iris recognition system
D) digital forensics system

Accepted Answer

Face recognition system is commonly used in smartphones to unlock devices. Hand geometry and iris recognition systems are not commonly used for this purpose, and digital forensics system is used for investigating digital devices for evidence.

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term, zombie, is _____________.
A) a program that performs a repetitive task on a network
B) spam sent via email to spread viruses or commit a distributed denial of service attack
C) a group of compromised computers connected to a network that attacks other networks
D) a computer or device whose owner is unaware that the computer or device is being controlled remotely by an outsider

Accepted Answer

The term "zombie" refers to a computer or device that has been compromised and is being controlled remotely by an outsider, without the owner's knowledge. This is often done as part of a larger network of compromised devices, which can be used for malicious activities such as launching attacks on other networks. While the other options (A, B, and C) are all related to cybersecurity threats, they do not specifically relate to the term "zombie."

Question 17

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about biometric devices?
A) Personal characteristics are unique and cannot be forgotten or misplaced.
B) Biometric devices are an unreliable method of identification and notification.
C) Examples include fingerprint readers and hand geometry systems.
D) Biometric devices translate a personal characteristic into a digital code.

Accepted Answer

Biometric devices have been proven to be a reliable method of identification and notification, especially when compared to traditional methods like passwords or PINs. They are based on unique personal characteristics, which cannot be easily replicated, forgotten or misplaced. Examples of biometric devices include fingerprint readers, facial recognition systems, and iris scanners. These devices work by capturing an individual's personal characteristics and translating them into a digital code, which can then be used for identification or verification purposes.

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a file a computer creates that records successful and unsuccessful access attempts?
A) an access control
B) an attempt log
C) an attack index
D) an audit trail

Accepted Answer

An audit trail is a log file created by a computer that records successful and unsuccessful attempts to access a system or resource. It provides a chronological record of events, including who accessed the system and when, what actions were performed, and whether the access was authorized or unauthorized.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an AUP intended to do?
A) license software for individual use
B) outline computer activities for which the computer and network may or may not be used
C) contract with an outside organization to provide security and recovery services for a network
D) establish a network of computers, such as a homegroup

Accepted Answer

An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is intended to outline computer activities for which the computer and network may or may not be used. It sets forth guidelines for user behavior and expectations for network security and privacy.

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term, PIN, is an acronym for which of the following?
A) personal identification number
B) private Internet notification
C) possessed information number
D) personal information network

Accepted Answer

PIN stands for personal identification number, which is a code used for authentication and access control in security systems, such as bank accounts and mobile devices.

Quiz 6: Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens during a DDoS attack?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A perpetrator is using a botnet.Which of the following is the least likely use of his botnet?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT You have encountered a technology that is effective in blocking computer-generated attempts to access a website because it is generally easy for humans to recognize distorted characters.What is this technology?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does your company use to track your time and attendance?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does your financial service institution use to secure the transactions you make using their phone banking service?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does your college use to verify your identity?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term CAPTCHA is _____________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following refers to a technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does your daughter's daycare use to verify the identity of parents who pick up their children?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term back door, as it refers to computer crime, is _____________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is the least likely motive for a DDoS?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term firewall is _____________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does a new federal laboratory use in its high security areas?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does your financial institution use to reduce fraud?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does your new smartphone use to unlock the device?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term, zombie, is _____________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about biometric devices?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms is used to describe a file a computer creates that records successful and unsuccessful access attempts?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What is an AUP intended to do?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term, PIN, is an acronym for which of the following?