Question 1

When using mirror disks, if one of the two disks containing the same data fails, the other disk also fails.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The cost of setting up a virtual private network (VPN)is usually high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

_____ uses a public key known to everyone and a private key known only to the recipient.

Accepted Answer

A) Symmetric encryption 
B) Asymmetric encryption 
C) Remote key encryption 
D) Secret key encryption 
A) Symmetric encryption 
B) Asymmetric encryption 
C) Remote key encryption 
D) Secret key encryption B

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of a worm?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

_____  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 
A) Terminal resource security 
B) Distance-vector routing 
C) Direct digital synthesis 
D) Link-state routing

Question 6

An organization's comprehensive security plan should include procedures for installing software patches and updates on a regular basis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, a _____ floods a network or server with service requests to prevent legitimate users' access to the system.

Accepted Answer

A) blended threat 
B) denial-of-service attack 
C) keystroke logging attack 
D) backdoor threat 
A) blended threat 
B) denial-of-service attack 
C) keystroke logging attack 
D) backdoor threat

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 
A) Computer fraud 
B) Denial-of-service 
C) Keystroke logging 
D) Social engineering

Question 9

If disaster strikes, which of the following is a step that an organization should follow in order to resume normal operations?

Accepted Answer

A) Test the disaster recovery plan with trial data. 
B) Establish new insurance coverage. 
C) Notify all affected people, including customers, suppliers, and employees. 
D) Keep a copy of the disaster recovery plan off-site. 
A) Test the disaster recovery plan with trial data. 
B) Establish new insurance coverage. 
C) Notify all affected people, including customers, suppliers, and employees. 
D) Keep a copy of the disaster recovery plan off-site.

Question 10

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 
A) Trojan program 
B) PageRank 
C) exit application 
D) withdrawal suite

Question 11

_____ 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 loggers 
A) Keystroke loggers 
B) Spyware 
C) Firmware 
D) Script loggers

Question 12

Which of the following is a biometric security measure?

Accepted Answer

A) Terminal resource security 
B) A corner bolt 
C) A callback modem 
D) Signature analysis 
A) Terminal resource security 
B) A corner bolt 
C) A callback modem 
D) Signature analysis

Question 13

Describe the three levels of security in a comprehensive security system.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary. A comprehensive secur

Question 14

Viruses can be transmitted through a network or through e-mail attachments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

If a drive in a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)system fails, data stored on it can be reconstructed from data stored on the remaining drives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Data sent through a virtual private network (VPN)can be encrypted using the _____.

Accepted Answer

A) User Datagram Protocol 
B) Transmission Control Protocol 
C) Internet Control Message Protocol 
D) Layer Two Tunneling Protocol 
A) User Datagram Protocol 
B) Transmission Control Protocol 
C) Internet Control Message Protocol 
D) Layer Two Tunneling Protocol

Question 17

When a computer is infected by a virus, _____.

Accepted Answer

A) the system's disk access is fast 
B) system updates are recommended often 
C) some programs suddenly increase in size 
D) the available memory space remains constant 
A) the system's disk access is fast 
B) system updates are recommended often 
C) some programs suddenly increase in size 
D) the available memory space remains constant

Question 18

When an organization develops a comprehensive security plan, it should set up a security committee with representatives from all departments as well as upper management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which statement 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. 
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.

Question 20

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 servers 
A) back-end systems 
B) external databases 
C) private networks 
D) front-end servers

When using mirror disks, if one of the two disks containing the same data fails, the other disk also fails.

The cost of setting up a virtual private network (VPN)is usually high.

_____ uses a public key known to everyone and a private key known only to the recipient.

Which of the following statements is true of a worm?

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

An organization's comprehensive security plan should include procedures for installing software patches and updates on a regular basis.

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, a _____ floods a network or server with service requests to prevent legitimate users' access to the system.

_____ 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.

If disaster strikes, which of the following is a step that an organization should follow in order to resume normal operations?

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

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

Which of the following is a biometric security measure?

Describe the three levels of security in a comprehensive security system.

Viruses can be transmitted through a network or through e-mail attachments.

If a drive in a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)system fails, data stored on it can be reconstructed from data stored on the remaining drives.

Data sent through a virtual private network (VPN)can be encrypted using the _____.

When a computer is infected by a virus, _____.

When an organization develops a comprehensive security plan, it should set up a security committee with representatives from all departments as well as upper management.

Which statement is true of firewalls?

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

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Exam 5: Protecting Information Resources

When using mirror disks, if one of the two disks containing the same data fails, the other disk also fails.

The cost of setting up a virtual private network (VPN)is usually high.

_____ uses a public key known to everyone and a private key known only to the recipient.

Which of the following statements is true of a worm?

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

An organization's comprehensive security plan should include procedures for installing software patches and updates on a regular basis.

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, a _____ floods a network or server with service requests to prevent legitimate users' access to the system.

_____ 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.

If disaster strikes, which of the following is a step that an organization should follow in order to resume normal operations?

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

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

Which of the following is a biometric security measure?

Describe the three levels of security in a comprehensive security system.

Viruses can be transmitted through a network or through e-mail attachments.

If a drive in a redundant array of independent disks (RAID)system fails, data stored on it can be reconstructed from data stored on the remaining drives.

Data sent through a virtual private network (VPN)can be encrypted using the _____.

When a computer is infected by a virus, _____.

When an organization develops a comprehensive security plan, it should set up a security committee with representatives from all departments as well as upper management.

Which statement is true of firewalls?

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

Information Systems in Business

Computers and Their Business Applications

Data and Business Intelligence

Personal, Legal, Ethical, and Organizational Issues

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

A Connected World

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Supporting Decisions and Processes

Artificial Intelligence and Automation

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

Filters