Question 1

When a program containing a virus is used, the virus attaches itself to other files, and the cycle continues.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true of a worm?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is an independent program that can spread itself without attaching itself to a host program.
B)   It floods a network or server with service requests to prevent legitimate users' access to the system.
C)   It is usually hidden inside a popular program, but it is not capable of replicating itself.
D)   It enables a system designer to bypass the security of a system and sneak back into the system later to access files.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 3

The process of capturing and recording network traffic is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   sniffing
B)   phishing
C)   bombing
D)   pharmingE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of firewalls?

Accepted Answer

A)   They protect against external access, but they leave networks unprotected from internal intrusions.
B)   They can identify attack signatures, trace patterns, and generate alarms for a network administrator.
C)   They monitor network traffic and use the "prevent, detect, and react" approach to security.
D)   They cause routers to terminate connections with suspicious sources.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

__________is a form of spyware that collects information about a user (without the user's consent)  to determine which commercials to display in the user's Web browser.

Accepted Answer

A)   Adware
B)   Silverware
C)   Freeware
D)   Hardware
E)   SelectF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

A(n) __________contains code intended to disrupt a computer, network, or Web site and is usually hidden inside a popular program.

Accepted Answer

A)   Trojan program
B)   PageRank
C)   exit application
D)   withdrawal suite
E)   SelectF) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Which of the following intentional computer and network threats is a type of Trojan program used to release a virus, worm, or other destructive code?

Accepted Answer

A)   A logic bomb
B)   Dumpster diving
C)   A blended threat
D)   Shoulder surfingE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

__________is the unauthorized use of system data for personal gain, such as transferring money from another's account or charging purchases to someone else's account.

Accepted Answer

A)   Computer fraud
B)   Denial-of-service
C)   Keystroke logging
D)   Social engineering
E)   SelectF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

_____ primarily control access to computers and networks and include devices for securing computers and peripherals from theft.

Accepted Answer

A)   Nonbiometric security measures
B)   Virtual security measures
C)   Biometric security measures
D)   Physical security measuresE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 10

In a level 2 security system, _____ must be protected to ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of data.

Accepted Answer

A)   back-end systems
B)   external databases
C)   private networks
D)   front-end serversE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following security measures uses a physiological element that is unique to a person and cannot be stolen, lost, copied, or passed on to others?

Accepted Answer

A)   A physical security measure
B)   A firewall security measure
C)   An e-commerce security measure
D)   A biometric security measureE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

_____ can interfere with users' control of their computers, through such methods as installing additional software and redirecting Web browsers.

Accepted Answer

A)   Keystroke loggers
B)   Spyware
C)   Firmware
D)   Script loggersE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

_____ is a computer crime that involves destroying or disrupting computer services.

Accepted Answer

A)   Sabotage
B)   Dumpster diving
C)   Bombing
D)   Keystroke loggingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 14

_____ are usually placed in front of a firewall and can identify attack signatures, trace patterns, generate alarms for a network administrator, and cause routers to terminate connections with suspicious sources.

Accepted Answer

A)   Intrusion detection systems
B)   Proxy servers
C)   Identification badges
D)   Virtual private networksE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 15

The main drawback of an intrusion detection system (IDS) is its inability to prevent denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

__________is an example of antispyware software.

Accepted Answer

A)   STOPzilla
B)   AndroZip
C)   Tumblr
D)   Dogpile
E)   SelectF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 17

A__________is a security threat that may launch a worm through a Trojan horse or launch a denial-of-service attack at a targeted IP address.

Accepted Answer

A)   blended threat
B)   magnetic threat
C)   signal threat
D)   router threat
E)   SelectF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 18

__________is a method of access control that prevents unauthorized users from using an unattended computer to access the network and data.

Accepted Answer

A)   Terminal resource security
B)   Distance-vector routing
C)   Direct digital synthesis
D)   Link-state routing
E)   SelectF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Terminal resource security is a software feature that erases the screen and signs a user off automatically after a specified length of inactivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

_____ are an inexpensive way to secure a computer to a desktop or counter and often have locks as an additional protection against theft.

Accepted Answer

A)   Corner bolts
B)   Identification badges
C)   Callback modems
D)   Electronic trackersE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Exam 5: Protecting Information Resources

When a program containing a virus is used, the virus attaches itself to other files, and the cycle continues.

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Which of the following intentional computer and network threats is a type of Trojan program used to release a virus, worm, or other destructive code?

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_____ can interfere with users' control of their computers, through such methods as installing additional software and redirecting Web browsers.

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__________is a method of access control that prevents unauthorized users from using an unattended computer to access the network and data.

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__________is an example of antispyware software.

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_____ are an inexpensive way to secure a computer to a desktop or counter and often have locks as an additional protection against theft.

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Which of the following statements is true of firewalls?

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_____ are usually placed in front of a firewall and can identify attack signatures, trace patterns, generate alarms for a network administrator, and cause routers to terminate connections with suspicious sources.

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Terminal resource security is a software feature that erases the screen and signs a user off automatically after a specified length of inactivity.

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__________is a form of spyware that collects information about a user (without the user's consent) to determine which commercials to display in the user's Web browser.

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A(n) __________contains code intended to disrupt a computer, network, or Web site and is usually hidden inside a popular program.

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_____ primarily control access to computers and networks and include devices for securing computers and peripherals from theft.

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_____ is a computer crime that involves destroying or disrupting computer services.

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In a level 2 security system, _____ must be protected to ensure confidentiality, accuracy, and integrity of data.

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__________is the unauthorized use of system data for personal gain, such as transferring money from another's account or charging purchases to someone else's account.

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Which of the following statements is true of a worm?

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Which of the following security measures uses a physiological element that is unique to a person and cannot be stolen, lost, copied, or passed on to others?

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A__________is a security threat that may launch a worm through a Trojan horse or launch a denial-of-service attack at a targeted IP address.

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The process of capturing and recording network traffic is referred to as _____.

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The main drawback of an intrusion detection system (IDS) is its inability to prevent denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

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