Question 1

What is the most common method by which viruses spread?

Accepted Answer

A) By reading the e-mail address book and mailing itself to everyone listed. 
B) By scanning the computer and following network connections. 
C) By accessing the e-mail database and cloning sent mail. 
D) By users downloading and installing unauthorized files from the Web. 
A) By reading the e-mail address book and mailing itself to everyone listed. 
B) By scanning the computer and following network connections. 
C) By accessing the e-mail database and cloning sent mail. 
D) By users downloading and installing unauthorized files from the Web. A

Question 2

Perhaps due to its prevalence,____________ is the e-mail program most often hit by virus and worm attacks.

Accepted Answer

Microsoft Outlook

Question 3

How does the Santy worm attack?

Accepted Answer

A) It is transmitted as a holiday greeting card to encourage users to open it. 
B) It uses two worms rather than one to increase the infection. 
C) It uses Microsoft messaging applications to attack machines. 
D) It uses Perl script to attack a vulnerability in certain PHP bulletin board applications. 
A) It is transmitted as a holiday greeting card to encourage users to open it. 
B) It uses two worms rather than one to increase the infection. 
C) It uses Microsoft messaging applications to attack machines. 
D) It uses Perl script to attack a vulnerability in certain PHP bulletin board applications. D

Question 4

Which is the most widespread danger to a computer connected to the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A) Denial of service attacks 
B) Password attacks 
C) Session hacking 
D) Viruses and worms 
A) Denial of service attacks 
B) Password attacks 
C) Session hacking 
D) Viruses and worms

Question 5

After cleaning a virus infection,what is the best way to assure that it does not recur?

Accepted Answer

A) Determine how the infection happened in the first place. 
B) Install a firewall. 
C) Update the antivirus software. 
D) Use a better antivirus software. 
A) Determine how the infection happened in the first place. 
B) Install a firewall. 
C) Update the antivirus software. 
D) Use a better antivirus software.

Question 6

Scanning by use of rules to determine whether a file or program is acting like a virus is called ____________ scanning.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Scanning by use of rules to determine...

Question 7

Which is NOT an effective strategy to improve antivirus protection?

Accepted Answer

A) Do not open attachments unless you are positive about it. 
B) Download only to a machine not connected to the network. 
C) Be skeptical of any e-mail you are sent. 
D) Respond to Microsoft security alerts and install advertised patches immediately. 
A) Do not open attachments unless you are positive about it. 
B) Download only to a machine not connected to the network. 
C) Be skeptical of any e-mail you are sent. 
D) Respond to Microsoft security alerts and install advertised patches immediately.

Question 8

A computer virus:

Accepted Answer

A) deletes files or changes system settings. 
B) locates and records e-mail addresses on a computer. 
C) records keystrokes and other activity. 
D) self-replicates and spreads rapidly. 
A) deletes files or changes system settings. 
B) locates and records e-mail addresses on a computer. 
C) records keystrokes and other activity. 
D) self-replicates and spreads rapidly.

Question 9

Self-replication and rapid spread define a computer ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Self-replication and rapid spread define a computer...

Question 10

Which is the most effective and common method for defending a system against viruses and worms?

Accepted Answer

A) Download only to a machine not connected to the rest of the network. 
B) Install and run antivirus software all the time. 
C) Set all user accounts so they cannot install software or change browser settings. 
D) Set browsers to block ActiveX and scripts. 
A) Download only to a machine not connected to the rest of the network. 
B) Install and run antivirus software all the time. 
C) Set all user accounts so they cannot install software or change browser settings. 
D) Set browsers to block ActiveX and scripts.

Question 11

Which is a virus\worm spread in the form of a holiday greeting card?

Accepted Answer

A) Bropia 
B) Mabutu 
C) Santy 
D) Zafi 
A) Bropia 
B) Mabutu 
C) Santy 
D) Zafi

Question 12

A(n)____________ is a program that can spread without any human intervention.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________ is a program that can spread...

Question 13

A multilingual,Linux-compatible,antivirus software is available by free download for home and non-commercial uses and is named ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A multilingual,Linux-compatible,antivirus software is available by free...

Question 14

To minimize security risks,systems should be configured to block or warn users before downloading any ____________ code such as ActiveX or Java applets.

Accepted Answer

The answer of To minimize security risks,systems should be configured...

Question 15

A computer worm:

Accepted Answer

A) is less likely to damage a computer than a virus is. 
B) can spread without user action such as downloading a file or opening an attachment. 
C) cannot be identified or blocked with anti-virus software. 
D) remains on one computer and does not spread across networks. 
A) is less likely to damage a computer than a virus is. 
B) can spread without user action such as downloading a file or opening an attachment. 
C) cannot be identified or blocked with anti-virus software. 
D) remains on one computer and does not spread across networks.

Question 16

In the event a virus is isolated on an infected machine,which would likely NOT be a necessary step to remove the threat?

Accepted Answer

A) Find and follow virus removal instructions on the Internet. 
B) Isolate the infected machine(s). 
C) Run an antivirus program. 
D) Reformat the machine and restore from backup. 
A) Find and follow virus removal instructions on the Internet. 
B) Isolate the infected machine(s). 
C) Run an antivirus program. 
D) Reformat the machine and restore from backup.

Question 17

Which antivirus software includes a virus infection map?

Accepted Answer

A) Avast! 
B) McAfee 
C) Norton 
D) PC-cillin 
A) Avast! 
B) McAfee 
C) Norton 
D) PC-cillin

Question 18

Which antivirus software provides Private Data Protection and Home Network Control components for home users?

Accepted Answer

A) Avast! 
B) Norton 
C) Panda 
D) PC-cillin 
A) Avast! 
B) Norton 
C) Panda 
D) PC-cillin

Question 19

Some antivirus software actually scans ____________ on the server prior to downloading it to the local client.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Some antivirus software actually scans ____________ on...

Question 20

Which is LEAST likely to be an effective method to isolate a suspected virus?

Accepted Answer

A) Disconnect backup devices from the infected machine. 
B) Disconnect an infected machine from the network. 
C) Disconnect servers from the network. 
D) Disconnect the subnetwork. 
A) Disconnect backup devices from the infected machine. 
B) Disconnect an infected machine from the network. 
C) Disconnect servers from the network. 
D) Disconnect the subnetwork.

What is the most common method by which viruses spread?

Perhaps due to its prevalence,____________ is the e-mail program most often hit by virus and worm attacks.

How does the Santy worm attack?

Which is the most widespread danger to a computer connected to the Internet?

After cleaning a virus infection,what is the best way to assure that it does not recur?

Scanning by use of rules to determine whether a file or program is acting like a virus is called ____________ scanning.

Which is NOT an effective strategy to improve antivirus protection?

A computer virus:

Self-replication and rapid spread define a computer ____________.

Which is the most effective and common method for defending a system against viruses and worms?

Which is a virus\worm spread in the form of a holiday greeting card?

A(n)____________ is a program that can spread without any human intervention.

A multilingual,Linux-compatible,antivirus software is available by free download for home and non-commercial uses and is named ____________.

To minimize security risks,systems should be configured to block or warn users before downloading any ____________ code such as ActiveX or Java applets.

A computer worm:

In the event a virus is isolated on an infected machine,which would likely NOT be a necessary step to remove the threat?

Which antivirus software includes a virus infection map?

Which antivirus software provides Private Data Protection and Home Network Control components for home users?

Some antivirus software actually scans ____________ on the server prior to downloading it to the local client.

Which is LEAST likely to be an effective method to isolate a suspected virus?

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 Trojan Horses,spyware,and Adware

Security Policies

Assessing a System

Security Standards

Choosing Defense Strategies

Filters

Exam 9: Defending Against Virus Attacks

What is the most common method by which viruses spread?

Perhaps due to its prevalence,____________ is the e-mail program most often hit by virus and worm attacks.

How does the Santy worm attack?

Which is the most widespread danger to a computer connected to the Internet?

After cleaning a virus infection,what is the best way to assure that it does not recur?

Scanning by use of rules to determine whether a file or program is acting like a virus is called ____________ scanning.

Which is NOT an effective strategy to improve antivirus protection?

A computer virus:

Self-replication and rapid spread define a computer ____________.

Which is the most effective and common method for defending a system against viruses and worms?

Which is a virus\worm spread in the form of a holiday greeting card?

A(n)____________ is a program that can spread without any human intervention.

A multilingual,Linux-compatible,antivirus software is available by free download for home and non-commercial uses and is named ____________.

To minimize security risks,systems should be configured to block or warn users before downloading any ____________ code such as ActiveX or Java applets.

A computer worm:

In the event a virus is isolated on an infected machine,which would likely NOT be a necessary step to remove the threat?

Which antivirus software includes a virus infection map?

Which antivirus software provides Private Data Protection and Home Network Control components for home users?

Some antivirus software actually scans ____________ on the server prior to downloading it to the local client.

Which is LEAST likely to be an effective method to isolate a suspected virus?

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 Trojan Horses,spyware,and Adware

Security Policies

Assessing a System

Security Standards

Choosing Defense Strategies

Filters