Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about Internet and network attacks?

Accepted Answer

A)  No central administrator is present on the Internet. 
B)  It is usually the responsibility of the network administrators to take measures to protect a network from security risks. 
C)  Information kept on an organization's premises has a higher security risk than information transmitted over networks. 
D)  Internet and network attacks that jeopardize security include malware, botnets, denial of service attacks, back doors, and spoofing. 
A)  No central administrator is present on the Internet. 
B)  It is usually the responsibility of the network administrators to take measures to protect a network from security risks. 
C)  Information kept on an organization's premises has a higher security risk than information transmitted over networks. 
D)  Internet and network attacks that jeopardize security include malware, botnets, denial of service attacks, back doors, and spoofing.

Question 2

Which of the following kinds of certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or website is legitimate?

Accepted Answer

A)  assigned 
B)  secure 
C)  protected 
D)  digital 
A)  assigned 
B)  secure 
C)  protected 
D)  digital

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 4

Into which of the following kinds of ports do external fingerprint readers plug?

Accepted Answer

A)  parallel 
B)  MIDI 
C)  USB 
D)  serial 
A)  parallel 
B)  MIDI 
C)  USB 
D)  serial

Question 5

A(n) ____________________ signature is an encryption code that a person, website, or organization attaches to an electronic message to verify the identity of the message sender.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ signature is an encryption code...

Question 6

Which of the following is a federally funded Internet security research and development center?

Accepted Answer

A)  W3C 
B)  NSF 
C)  CERT/CC 
D)  Internet2 
A)  W3C 
B)  NSF 
C)  CERT/CC 
D)  Internet2

Question 7

Which of the following gives authors and artists the exclusive rights to duplicate, publish, and sell their materials?

Accepted Answer

A)  intellectual property deed 
B)  content license 
C)  access right 
D)  copyright 
A)  intellectual property deed 
B)  content license 
C)  access right 
D)  copyright

Question 8

Cybercrime laws are consistent between states and countries, making it easy to reach a consensus as to what is illegal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

HIPAA protects individuals against the wrongful disclosure of their health information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which of the following is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official looking email that attempts to obtain a user's personal and financial information?

Accepted Answer

A)  spam 
B)  spit 
C)  phishing 
D)  spyware 
A)  spam 
B)  spit 
C)  phishing 
D)  spyware

Question 11

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term firewall is _____________.

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 12

Both Windows and Mac operating systems include firewall capabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A digital forensics examiner must have knowledge of the law, technical experience with many types of hardware and software products, superior communication skills, and the like.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

To promote a better understanding of software piracy problems and, if necessary, to take legal action, a number of major worldwide software companies formed the BSA.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A(n) ____________________ is a written plan that describes the steps an organization would take to restore its computer operations in the event of a disaster.

Accepted Answer

disaster r

Question 16

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term, botnet, means _____________.

Accepted Answer

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 whose owner is unaware that the computer is being controlled remotely by an outsider 
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 whose owner is unaware that the computer is being controlled remotely by an outsider

Question 17

Secure sites typically use digital certificates along with security protocols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following replaces each character in the plaintext with a different letter by shifting the alphabet a certain number of positions?

Accepted Answer

A)  expansion algorithm 
B)  Caesar cipher 
C)  transposition algorithm 
D)  compaction algorithm 
A)  expansion algorithm 
B)  Caesar cipher 
C)  transposition algorithm 
D)  compaction algorithm

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term, zombie, is _____________.

Accepted Answer

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 
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

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Social engineering, as it pertains to computers, is _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  creating consumer and personal profiles by tracking website history and electronic purchases 
B)  compiling data from multiple computer users in order to make predictions about computer trends 
C)  filtering Internet content to targeted users based on their personal preferences 
D)  gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting nature or naivety of users 
A)  creating consumer and personal profiles by tracking website history and electronic purchases 
B)  compiling data from multiple computer users in order to make predictions about computer trends 
C)  filtering Internet content to targeted users based on their personal preferences 
D)  gaining unauthorized access or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of the trusting nature or naivety of users

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about Internet and network attacks?

Which of the following kinds of certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or website is legitimate?

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

Into which of the following kinds of ports do external fingerprint readers plug?

A(n) ____________________ signature is an encryption code that a person, website, or organization attaches to an electronic message to verify the identity of the message sender.

Which of the following is a federally funded Internet security research and development center?

Which of the following gives authors and artists the exclusive rights to duplicate, publish, and sell their materials?

Cybercrime laws are consistent between states and countries, making it easy to reach a consensus as to what is illegal.

HIPAA protects individuals against the wrongful disclosure of their health information.

Which of the following is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official looking email that attempts to obtain a user's personal and financial information?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term firewall is _____________.

Both Windows and Mac operating systems include firewall capabilities.

A digital forensics examiner must have knowledge of the law, technical experience with many types of hardware and software products, superior communication skills, and the like.

To promote a better understanding of software piracy problems and, if necessary, to take legal action, a number of major worldwide software companies formed the BSA.

A(n) ____________________ is a written plan that describes the steps an organization would take to restore its computer operations in the event of a disaster.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term, botnet, means _____________.

Secure sites typically use digital certificates along with security protocols.

Which of the following replaces each character in the plaintext with a different letter by shifting the alphabet a certain number of positions?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term, zombie, is _____________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Social engineering, as it pertains to computers, is _____________.

Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology

The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components

Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices

Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and on the Cloud

Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources

Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content

Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing

Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions

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Exam 5: Digital Safety and Security: Identifying Threats, Issues, and Defenses

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not true about Internet and network attacks?

Which of the following kinds of certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or website is legitimate?

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

Into which of the following kinds of ports do external fingerprint readers plug?

A(n) ____________________ signature is an encryption code that a person, website, or organization attaches to an electronic message to verify the identity of the message sender.

Which of the following is a federally funded Internet security research and development center?

Which of the following gives authors and artists the exclusive rights to duplicate, publish, and sell their materials?

Cybercrime laws are consistent between states and countries, making it easy to reach a consensus as to what is illegal.

HIPAA protects individuals against the wrongful disclosure of their health information.

Which of the following is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official looking email that attempts to obtain a user's personal and financial information?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term firewall is _____________.

Both Windows and Mac operating systems include firewall capabilities.

A digital forensics examiner must have knowledge of the law, technical experience with many types of hardware and software products, superior communication skills, and the like.

To promote a better understanding of software piracy problems and, if necessary, to take legal action, a number of major worldwide software companies formed the BSA.

A(n) ____________________ is a written plan that describes the steps an organization would take to restore its computer operations in the event of a disaster.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term, botnet, means _____________.

Secure sites typically use digital certificates along with security protocols.

Which of the following replaces each character in the plaintext with a different letter by shifting the alphabet a certain number of positions?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term, zombie, is _____________.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Social engineering, as it pertains to computers, is _____________.

Digital Literacy: Introducing a World of Technology

The Internet: Accessing, Searching, Sharing, and Communicating

Computers and Mobile Devices: Evaluating the Possibilities

Programs and Apps: Using Software at Work, School, and Home

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices: Exploring the Components

Input and Output: Examining Popular Devices

Digital Storage: Preserving on Media and on the Cloud

Operating Systems: Managing, Coordinating, and Monitoring Resources

Communications and Networks: Sending and Receiving Digital Content

Information and Data Management: Organizing, Verifying, Maintaining, and Accessing

Information Systems and Program Development: Designing and Building Solutions

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