Question 1

Public key encryption is also called asymmetric key encryption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A(n) ______ is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specification is ethical/unethical or allowed/not allowed.

Accepted Answer

A)  IP 
B)  EULA 
C)  electronic profile 
D)  code of conduct 
A)  IP 
B)  EULA 
C)  electronic profile 
D)  code of conduct

Question 3

A rootkit can be a backdoor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The term ______ refers to online or Internet-based illegal acts.

Accepted Answer

cybercrime

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes a back door?

Accepted Answer

A)  A file recovery method that circumvents the computer or mobile device's network. 
B)  An invisible image on a website that, if accidentally clicked, downloads a virus to the user's computer or mobile device. 
C)  A hardware device that reinforces security settings on a computer or network. 
D)  A program or set of instructions that allows user to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network. 
A)  A file recovery method that circumvents the computer or mobile device's network. 
B)  An invisible image on a website that, if accidentally clicked, downloads a virus to the user's computer or mobile device. 
C)  A hardware device that reinforces security settings on a computer or network. 
D)  A program or set of instructions that allows user to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network.

Question 6

Two users can have the same email address.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

List methods to protect computers, mobile devices, and networks from attacks.

Accepted Answer

• Use antivirus software. 
• B

Question 8

Cyberterrorism and cyberwarfare usually require a team of highly skilled individuals, millions of dollars, and several years of planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A password ______ is a service that stores all of your account information securely.

Accepted Answer

A)  vault 
B)  binder 
C)  manager 
D)  collection 
A)  vault 
B)  binder 
C)  manager 
D)  collection

Question 10

IP ______ occurs when an intruder computer fools a network into believing its IP address is associated with a trusted source.

Accepted Answer

The answer of IP ______ occurs when an intruder computer...

Question 11

Which of the following is not recommended to protect against hardware failure?

Accepted Answer

A)  surge protector 
B)  UPS 
C)  cables and locks 
D)  duplicate components 
A)  surge protector 
B)  UPS 
C)  cables and locks 
D)  duplicate components

Question 12

A(n) ______ has a goal of destroying data or stealing information.

Accepted Answer

A)  hacker 
B)  cracker 
C)  script kiddie 
D)  cyberextortionist 
A)  hacker 
B)  cracker 
C)  script kiddie 
D)  cyberextortionist

Question 13

A(n) ______ screen restricts access to a computer or mobile device until a user performs a certain action.

Accepted Answer

A)  control 
B)  firewall 
C)  check 
D)  lock 
A)  control 
B)  firewall 
C)  check 
D)  lock

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about two-step verification?

Accepted Answer

A)  Another term for it is two-factor verification. 
B)  When a system sends an authentication code, it typically does not expire. 
C)  If you sign in from a device you use frequently, you can elect to bypass two-step verification. 
D)  ATMs usually require a two-step verification. 
A)  Another term for it is two-factor verification. 
B)  When a system sends an authentication code, it typically does not expire. 
C)  If you sign in from a device you use frequently, you can elect to bypass two-step verification. 
D)  ATMs usually require a two-step verification.

Question 15

A(n) ______ verification system compares a person's live speech with their stored speech pattern.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ______ verification system compares a person's...

Question 16

What is an audit trail?

Accepted Answer

A)  A log of financial transactions. 
B)  A file that records access attempts. 
C)  A list of passwords and user names on a network. 
D)  A record of hacking attempts. 
A)  A log of financial transactions. 
B)  A file that records access attempts. 
C)  A list of passwords and user names on a network. 
D)  A record of hacking attempts.

Question 17

To protect files on your device's hard drive from hackers, turn on file and printer sharing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

When a botnet is used to attack computers or networks, it is called a(n) ______ DoS attack.

Accepted Answer

A)  devastating 
B)  enterprise 
C)  organized 
D)  distributed 
A)  devastating 
B)  enterprise 
C)  organized 
D)  distributed

Question 19

What does a keygen do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Generates a list of user names and passwords for network administrators. 
B)  Creates CAPTCHA images. 
C)  Analyzes typing patterns to authenticate a user. 
D)  Creates software registration numbers. 
A)  Generates a list of user names and passwords for network administrators. 
B)  Creates CAPTCHA images. 
C)  Analyzes typing patterns to authenticate a user. 
D)  Creates software registration numbers.

Question 20

An encryption ______ is a set of characters that the originator of the data uses to encrypt, and the recipient of the data uses to decrypt.

Accepted Answer

A)  password 
B)  algorithm 
C)  code 
D)  key 
A)  password 
B)  algorithm 
C)  code 
D)  key

Public key encryption is also called asymmetric key encryption.

A(n) ______ is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specification is ethical/unethical or allowed/not allowed.

A rootkit can be a backdoor.

The term ______ refers to online or Internet-based illegal acts.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes a back door?

Two users can have the same email address.

List methods to protect computers, mobile devices, and networks from attacks.

Cyberterrorism and cyberwarfare usually require a team of highly skilled individuals, millions of dollars, and several years of planning.

A password ______ is a service that stores all of your account information securely.

IP ______ occurs when an intruder computer fools a network into believing its IP address is associated with a trusted source.

Which of the following is not recommended to protect against hardware failure?

A(n) ______ has a goal of destroying data or stealing information.

A(n) ______ screen restricts access to a computer or mobile device until a user performs a certain action.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about two-step verification?

A(n) ______ verification system compares a person's live speech with their stored speech pattern.

What is an audit trail?

To protect files on your device's hard drive from hackers, turn on file and printer sharing.

When a botnet is used to attack computers or networks, it is called a(n) ______ DoS attack.

What does a keygen do?

An encryption ______ is a set of characters that the originator of the data uses to encrypt, and the recipient of the data uses to decrypt.

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Public key encryption is also called asymmetric key encryption.

A(n) ______ is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specification is ethical/unethical or allowed/not allowed.

A rootkit can be a backdoor.

The term ______ refers to online or Internet-based illegal acts.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes a back door?

Two users can have the same email address.

List methods to protect computers, mobile devices, and networks from attacks.

Cyberterrorism and cyberwarfare usually require a team of highly skilled individuals, millions of dollars, and several years of planning.

A password ______ is a service that stores all of your account information securely.

IP ______ occurs when an intruder computer fools a network into believing its IP address is associated with a trusted source.

Which of the following is not recommended to protect against hardware failure?

A(n) ______ has a goal of destroying data or stealing information.

A(n) ______ screen restricts access to a computer or mobile device until a user performs a certain action.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following is NOT true about two-step verification?

A(n) ______ verification system compares a person's live speech with their stored speech pattern.

What is an audit trail?

To protect files on your device's hard drive from hackers, turn on file and printer sharing.

When a botnet is used to attack computers or networks, it is called a(n) ______ DoS attack.

What does a keygen do?

An encryption ______ is a set of characters that the originator of the data uses to encrypt, and the recipient of the data uses to decrypt.

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Connecting and Communicating Online: the Internet, Websites, and Media

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Programs and Apps: Productivity, Graphics, Security, and Other Tools

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