Question 1

A Trojan horse application sometimes creates a ____________ that allows the originator an easy alternative access into a computer system.

Accepted Answer

back door

Question 2

____________ is probably the most widely known adware product.

Accepted Answer

Gator

Question 3

A ____________ is an application that appears to have a good purpose but actually performs some malicious function.

Accepted Answer

Trojan horse

Question 4

Which is spyware loaded from a Web page via Java and purported to be a simple marketing tool?

Accepted Answer

A) RedSheriff 
B) Spybot 
C) SpySweeper 
D) Webroot 
A) RedSheriff 
B) Spybot 
C) SpySweeper 
D) Webroot

Question 5

Why should downloads of files be restricted to the IT department?

Accepted Answer

A) To centralize billing and payment for downloads. 
B) To keep track of what is installed on network computers. 
C) To permit the IT department access to employees' computers. 
D) To prevent access to the organization's network by malicious software. 
A) To centralize billing and payment for downloads. 
B) To keep track of what is installed on network computers. 
C) To permit the IT department access to employees' computers. 
D) To prevent access to the organization's network by malicious software.

Question 6

Which is NOT a likely symptom of a Trojan horse infection?

Accepted Answer

A) Browser home page changes. 
B) CD-ROM and other devices seem to work on their own. 
C) Clock time is incorrect. 
D) Passwords,usernames,or accounts change. 
A) Browser home page changes. 
B) CD-ROM and other devices seem to work on their own. 
C) Clock time is incorrect. 
D) Passwords,usernames,or accounts change.

Question 7

A system that has port 20034 blocked on all servers,workstations,and routers is not susceptible to the ____________ Trojan.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A system that has port 20034 blocked...

Question 8

____________ is an anti-spyware program that provides a free trial period and a system diagnostics utility.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________ is an anti-spyware program that provides...

Question 9

Applications designed to create pop-ups on the user's machine are called ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Applications designed to create pop-ups on the...

Question 10

Why should users be cautious of hidden file extensions?

Accepted Answer

A) The files are usually executable. 
B) They often are used to hide Trojan horses. 
C) The wrong application is likely to open. 
D) They make it difficult to establish file-application associations. 
A) The files are usually executable. 
B) They often are used to hide Trojan horses. 
C) The wrong application is likely to open. 
D) They make it difficult to establish file-application associations.

Question 11

What is the purpose of a Trojan horse?

Accepted Answer

A) To delete files. 
B) To change registry keys. 
C) To spy on a computer and report back to its origin. 
D) To appear as a good program to ensure that it gets installed on a computer. 
A) To delete files. 
B) To change registry keys. 
C) To spy on a computer and report back to its origin. 
D) To appear as a good program to ensure that it gets installed on a computer.

Question 12

Which adware product is involved in suing anti-spyware companies?

Accepted Answer

A) Gator 
B) RedSheriff 
C) Spybot 
D) SpySweeper 
A) Gator 
B) RedSheriff 
C) Spybot 
D) SpySweeper

Question 13

What is the purpose of spyware?

Accepted Answer

A) To manage popups and prevent nuisance advertising. 
B) To monitor a system,gain access to log on information,and allow access to from the outside. 
C) To monitor a system,gather information,and make it available to another. 
D) To prevent others from detecting the presence of your computer on the network. 
A) To manage popups and prevent nuisance advertising. 
B) To monitor a system,gain access to log on information,and allow access to from the outside. 
C) To monitor a system,gather information,and make it available to another. 
D) To prevent others from detecting the presence of your computer on the network.

Question 14

A Trojan horse that spreads malware is also called a(n)____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A Trojan horse that spreads malware is...

Question 15

What does adware do?

Accepted Answer

A) It creates popup advertising directly on the user's machine. 
B) It downloads popup advertising within the Web browser. 
C) It monitors user's activities to provide targeted advertising while surfing the Internet. 
D) It prevents users from blocking online popups while browsing the Internet. 
A) It creates popup advertising directly on the user's machine. 
B) It downloads popup advertising within the Web browser. 
C) It monitors user's activities to provide targeted advertising while surfing the Internet. 
D) It prevents users from blocking online popups while browsing the Internet.

Question 16

Many believe that there are certain features in Microsoft products that seem to favor usability over ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Many believe that there are certain features...

Question 17

Which remote administration tool only operates on port 20034?

Accepted Answer

A) Back Orifice 
B) NetBus 
C) Portal of Doom 
D) Spybot 
A) Back Orifice 
B) NetBus 
C) Portal of Doom 
D) Spybot

Question 18

What is the best approach to preventing systems from being exploited by a Trojan horse?

Accepted Answer

A) Anti-spam software. 
B) High security firewalls. 
C) Software scanners. 
D) Technological and policy measures. 
A) Anti-spam software. 
B) High security firewalls. 
C) Software scanners. 
D) Technological and policy measures.

Question 19

Which is one of the most famous Trojan horses?

Accepted Answer

A) Back Orifice 
B) Dropper 
C) NetBus 
D) Util-Linux 
A) Back Orifice 
B) Dropper 
C) NetBus 
D) Util-Linux

Question 20

A term for programs that attempt to collect information from a user's computer and make it available to another is ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A term for programs that attempt to...

A Trojan horse application sometimes creates a ____________ that allows the originator an easy alternative access into a computer system.

____________ is probably the most widely known adware product.

A ____________ is an application that appears to have a good purpose but actually performs some malicious function.

Which is spyware loaded from a Web page via Java and purported to be a simple marketing tool?

Why should downloads of files be restricted to the IT department?

Which is NOT a likely symptom of a Trojan horse infection?

A system that has port 20034 blocked on all servers,workstations,and routers is not susceptible to the ____________ Trojan.

____________ is an anti-spyware program that provides a free trial period and a system diagnostics utility.

Applications designed to create pop-ups on the user's machine are called ____________.

Why should users be cautious of hidden file extensions?

What is the purpose of a Trojan horse?

Which adware product is involved in suing anti-spyware companies?

What is the purpose of spyware?

A Trojan horse that spreads malware is also called a(n)____________.

What does adware do?

Many believe that there are certain features in Microsoft products that seem to favor usability over ____________.

Which remote administration tool only operates on port 20034?

What is the best approach to preventing systems from being exploited by a Trojan horse?

Which is one of the most famous Trojan horses?

A term for programs that attempt to collect information from a user's computer and make it available to another is ____________.

Introduction to Network Security

Types of Attacks

Fundamentals of Firewalls

Firewall Practical Applications

Intrusion-Detection Systems

Encryption

Virtual Private Networks

Operating System Hardening

Defending Against Virus Attacks

Security Policies

Assessing a System

Security Standards

Choosing Defense Strategies

Filters

Exam 10: Defending Against Trojan Horses,spyware,and Adware

A Trojan horse application sometimes creates a ____________ that allows the originator an easy alternative access into a computer system.

____________ is probably the most widely known adware product.

A ____________ is an application that appears to have a good purpose but actually performs some malicious function.

Which is spyware loaded from a Web page via Java and purported to be a simple marketing tool?

Why should downloads of files be restricted to the IT department?

Which is NOT a likely symptom of a Trojan horse infection?

A system that has port 20034 blocked on all servers,workstations,and routers is not susceptible to the ____________ Trojan.

____________ is an anti-spyware program that provides a free trial period and a system diagnostics utility.

Applications designed to create pop-ups on the user's machine are called ____________.

Why should users be cautious of hidden file extensions?

What is the purpose of a Trojan horse?

Which adware product is involved in suing anti-spyware companies?

What is the purpose of spyware?

A Trojan horse that spreads malware is also called a(n)____________.

What does adware do?

Many believe that there are certain features in Microsoft products that seem to favor usability over ____________.

Which remote administration tool only operates on port 20034?

What is the best approach to preventing systems from being exploited by a Trojan horse?

Which is one of the most famous Trojan horses?

A term for programs that attempt to collect information from a user's computer and make it available to another is ____________.

Introduction to Network Security

Types of Attacks

Fundamentals of Firewalls

Firewall Practical Applications

Intrusion-Detection Systems

Encryption

Virtual Private Networks

Operating System Hardening

Defending Against Virus Attacks

Security Policies

Assessing a System

Security Standards

Choosing Defense Strategies

Filters