Question 1

Some violations of state and federal computer crime laws are punishable by fines and by not more than one year in prison.Such violations are charged as ________.
A) misdemeanors
B) felonies
C) embezzlements
D) indictments
E) larcenies

Accepted Answer

Misdemeanors are crimes that are punishable by fines and/or up to one year in prison, which fits the description of the violations mentioned in the question. Felonies carry steeper penalties and are punishable by more than one year in prison. Embezzlement, indictment, and larceny are not relevant terms in this context.

Question 2

Ronald downloads a movie from the Internet onto his company's computer.During this process,his system gets infected with a virus.The virus spreads rapidly in the company's network causing the server to crash.This type of virus is most likely to be ________.
A) adware
B) phishing mail
C) spam
D) a worm
E) a Trojan horse

Accepted Answer

The scenario described in the question is a classic case of a worm virus. Unlike other viruses which need human intervention to spread, worms can self-replicate and spread rapidly through the network, causing havoc in the process. The other options - adware, phishing mail, and spam - are all types of malware, but they are not capable of causing the level of damage described in the question. A Trojan horse is a type of malware that masquerades as a legitimate program, but it cannot self-replicate like a worm.

Question 3

Computers that are located in homes,schools,and businesses are infected with viruses or worms to create armies of zombie computers to execute ________ attacks.
A) digital marketing
B) malware
C) adware
D) denial-of-service
E) product-as-service

Accepted Answer

Denial-of-service (DoS) attacks are often carried out using botnets, which are networks of infected computers or devices that are controlled by a single attacker. These computers are commonly referred to as "zombie" computers because they are being controlled without their owners' knowledge, and are used to flood a targeted website or online service with traffic, making it unavailable to legitimate users.

Question 4

Identify a true statement about a vulnerability scanner.
A) It analyzes network traffic and captures unencrypted passwords.
B) It presents a view of long-term technology integration.
C) It tests targeted systems for weaknesses.
D) It presents a view of short-term technology integration.
E) It ensures high-quality leads when a search is conducted online.

Accepted Answer

A vulnerability scanner tests targeted systems for weaknesses and vulnerabilities. It does not analyze network traffic, present views of technology integration, ensure high-quality leads or capture unencrypted passwords.

Question 5

People who break into computer systems with the intention of doing damage or committing a crime are called ________.
A) bots
B) white hats
C) worms
D) cyber spies
E) crackers

Accepted Answer

People who break into computer systems with the intention of doing damage or committing a crime are commonly known as crackers. Bots are automated programs that can carry out simple tasks, such as sending spam emails or performing DDoS attacks; white hats are ethical hackers who try to find vulnerabilities in systems so that they can be fixed; worms are self-replicating malware programs that spread throughout networks; cyber spies are individuals who engage in espionage activities via digital means.

Question 6

Which of the following U.S.laws amended the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to allow investigators to easily access voice-related communications?
A) the Non-Detention Act
B) the Espionage Act
C) the Patriot Act
D) the Video Privacy Protection Act
E) the Clery Act

Accepted Answer

The Patriot Act amended the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to allow investigators to easily access voice-related communications. The other laws listed do not pertain to privacy or technology-related issues.

Question 7

Violating data belonging to banks or other financial institutions is a crime in the United States.Which of the following legislations prohibit such violations?
A) the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
B) the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
C) the Patriot Act
D) the Glass-Steagall Act
E) the Electronic Communications Privacy Act

Accepted Answer

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) is a U.S. legislation that prohibits unauthorized access to computers and data, including those belonging to financial institutions.

Question 8

Employees steal time on company computers to do personal business.This is an example of ________.
A) unauthorized access
B) hacking
C) vandalism
D) cyberstalking
E) functional inconvenience

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized access refers to using company resources or data for personal gain without permission, which includes using company computers for personal use during work hours. Hacking, vandalism, cyberstalking, and functional inconvenience do not accurately describe this behavior.

Question 9

Which of the following terms refers to junk newsgroup postings used for the purpose of advertising for some product or service?
A) spam
B) adware
C) cookie
D) bot herder
E) Web filter

Accepted Answer

The term "spam" refers to unsolicited junk messages or advertisements sent through email or posted on newsgroups for the purpose of marketing a product or service. Adware refers to software that displays advertising on a user's computer, while a cookie is a small file stored on a user's computer by a website to track their web activity. Bot herders are individuals who control networks of infected computers (botnets) to carry out malicious activities, and web filters are tools used to block or filter specific content on the internet.

Question 10

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 prohibits ________.
A) accessing company intranet and confidential information from public computers
B) stealing or compromising data about national defense, foreign relations, atomic energy, or other restricted information
C) the use of external devices to provide access and information to companies' confidential information
D) signing contracts with consultants outside the United States to process information
E) access to companies' extranets when outsourcing work to clients overseas

Accepted Answer

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 specifically prohibits the stealing or compromising of data related to national defense, foreign relations, atomic energy, or other restricted information. The other options are not explicitly mentioned in the act.

Question 11

While adding information to the employee information database,Neil's computer crashed,and the entire database was erased.Which of the following types of viruses caused Neil's computer to crash?
A) spyware
B) worms
C) adware
D) logic bombs
E) encryption

Accepted Answer

Logic bombs are malicious code designed to execute under specific conditions, such as a particular date or action by the user. In this scenario, the action of adding information to the database could have triggered the logic bomb, causing the computer to crash and the database to be erased.

Question 12

________ refers to any software that covertly gathers information about a user through an Internet connection without the user's knowledge.
A) Spyware
B) Spam
C) Web filter
D) Cookie
E) Bot herder

Accepted Answer

Spyware is software that is installed on a computer without the user's knowledge or consent, and covertly gathers information about the user's browsing habits or other personal information through the Internet. Spam is unwanted or unsolicited email, web filters are software applications that prevent access to certain websites, cookies are small data files stored on a user's computer to track their activity on a website, and a bot herder is someone who controls a network of infected computers (known as a botnet) for malicious purposes. Only spyware matches the given definition.

Question 13

________ targeted at networks is designed to spread by itself without the need for an infected host file to be shared.
A) Adware
B) Spyware
C) A worm
D) Spam
E) A logic bomb

Accepted Answer

A worm is specifically designed to spread by itself, without the need for a host file to be shared. Adware, spyware, and spam all require some form of action by a user, such as opening an infected file or clicking a malicious link, in order to spread. A logic bomb is a type of malicious code that is designed to execute when triggered by a specific event or condition, but it also requires an infected host file to be shared.

Question 14

WikiLeaks is a famous not-for-profit whistleblower Web site.MasterCard and Visa stopped payments to WikiLeaks after a series of leaks by the site.An anonymous group attacked the Web sites of both MasterCard and Visa reacting to this.These Web vandals,who tried to protect WikiLeaks,are called ________.
A) hacktivists
B) bots
C) ethical hackers
D) patriot hackers
E) cyber soldiers

Accepted Answer

The term "hacktivists" is commonly used to refer to individuals or groups who use hacking as a means of political activism or to promote a social or political agenda. As the sentence mentions that these Web vandals were trying to support WikiLeaks, the most appropriate term to describe them would be "hacktivists". The other options, such as bots, ethical hackers, patriot hackers, and cyber soldiers, do not accurately describe the motivations or actions of these individuals.

Question 15

The individuals who are knowledgeable enough to gain access to computer systems without authorization are referred to as ________.
A) hackers
B) bots
C) online predators
D) worms
E) power users

Accepted Answer

The individuals who gain access to computer systems without authorization are commonly referred to as hackers.

Question 16

Identify a true statement about a packet sniffer.
A) It is used to analyze network traffic.
B) It is used to test targeted systems for weaknesses.
C) It is used to break passwords using a brute-force approach.
D) It is used to capture encrypted passwords.
E) It is used to redirect web pages to different sites if any link fails.

Accepted Answer

A packet sniffer is a tool used to analyze network traffic by capturing and interpreting packets of data as they travel across a network. It is commonly used by network administrators to troubleshoot network issues, as well as by hackers to intercept sensitive information such as usernames and passwords.

Question 17

Which of the following is one of the main federal laws against computer crimes in the United States?
A) Satellite Act of 1962
B) Trade Expansions Act of 1962
C) United States Information and Educational Exchange Act
D) Central Intelligence Agency Act
E) Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986

Accepted Answer

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 is one of the main federal laws against computer crimes in the United States. It prohibits unauthorized access to electronic communications and imposes penalties for computer-related offenses.

Question 18

Computer criminals who attempt to break into systems or deface Web sites to promote political or ideological goals are called ________.
A) hacktivists
B) crackers
C) social promoters
D) internet activists
E) online predators

Accepted Answer

Hacktivists are individuals or groups who use hacking techniques to promote political or social causes. They may deface websites, leak sensitive information, or engage in unauthorized access to networks as a means of making a statement or bringing attention to an issue. The other answer choices are not typically associated with politically motivated hacking.

Question 19

When Shelly downloaded an arcade game from an unknown Internet Web site,an unauthorized connection unknown to Shelly was established with her computer.The arcade game is most likely to be ________.
A) spyware
B) a worm
C) adware
D) a Trojan horse
E) encryption

Accepted Answer

A Trojan horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program but actually contains harmful code that can take control of the user's computer or steal sensitive information. In this scenario, the arcade game downloaded from an unknown website is likely a Trojan horse, as it established an unauthorized connection with Shelly's computer without her knowledge or consent. Spyware, adware, and worms are also types of malware, but they typically behave differently than a Trojan horse. Encryption is a data security method and not related to malware.

Question 20

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a computer crime?
A) the act of using a computer to commit an illegal act
B) the act of using someone's computer to browse the Internet
C) the act of using someone's computer to check e-mail
D) the act of stealing a computer and related hardware
E) the act of providing personal information to Web sites when shopping

Accepted Answer

A computer crime involves using a computer to commit an illegal act, such as hacking, identity theft, spreading viruses, or committing fraud. The other options listed do not necessarily involve illegal acts.

Quiz 10: Securing Information Systems

Some violations of state and federal computer crime laws are punishable by fines and by not more than one year in prison.Such violations are charged as ________.

Ronald downloads a movie from the Internet onto his company's computer.During this process,his system gets infected with a virus.The virus spreads rapidly in the company's network causing the server to crash.This type of virus is most likely to be ________.

Computers that are located in homes,schools,and businesses are infected with viruses or worms to create armies of zombie computers to execute ________ attacks.

Identify a true statement about a vulnerability scanner.

People who break into computer systems with the intention of doing damage or committing a crime are called ________.

Which of the following U.S.laws amended the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to allow investigators to easily access voice-related communications?

Violating data belonging to banks or other financial institutions is a crime in the United States.Which of the following legislations prohibit such violations?

Employees steal time on company computers to do personal business.This is an example of ________.

Which of the following terms refers to junk newsgroup postings used for the purpose of advertising for some product or service?

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 prohibits ________.

While adding information to the employee information database,Neil's computer crashed,and the entire database was erased.Which of the following types of viruses caused Neil's computer to crash?

________ refers to any software that covertly gathers information about a user through an Internet connection without the user's knowledge.

________ targeted at networks is designed to spread by itself without the need for an infected host file to be shared.

The individuals who are knowledgeable enough to gain access to computer systems without authorization are referred to as ________.

Identify a true statement about a packet sniffer.

Which of the following is one of the main federal laws against computer crimes in the United States?

Computer criminals who attempt to break into systems or deface Web sites to promote political or ideological goals are called ________.

When Shelly downloaded an arcade game from an unknown Internet Web site,an unauthorized connection unknown to Shelly was established with her computer.The arcade game is most likely to be ________.

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a computer crime?