Question 1

Antispam programs are used to detect and remove any viruses or worms that find their way onto your computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In businesses, access control systems are often integrated into a comprehensive ____________________ system designed to manage users' access to enterprise systems.

Accepted Answer

IDM

Question 3

What is war driving?

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized use of a Wi-Fi network is called war driving or Wi-Fi piggybacking, depending on the location of the hacker at the time. War driving typically involves driving in a car with a portable computer looking for unsecured Wi-Fi networks to connect to.

Question 4

Botnets are a major security threat since criminals are increasingly creating botnets to use for computer sabotage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Packetsniffing systems determine whether or not the person attempting access is actually who he or she claims to be. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Possessed knowledge access systems use physical objects for identification purposes and are frequently used to access facilities and computer systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A computer ____ spreads by creating copies of its code and sending those copies to other computers via a network.

Accepted Answer

A) virus 
B) software 
C) worm 
D) hacker 
A) virus 
B) software 
C) worm 
D) hacker

Question 8

A(n)____________________ access system is an identification system that requires the individual requesting access to provide information that only the authorized user is supposed to know.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)____________________ access system is an identification system...

Question 9

To avoid the need to obtain the recipient's public key before sending that person an encrypted e-mail, proprietary encrypted e-mail can be used. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Like a computer virus, a computer worm infects other computer files to replicate itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A(n)____________________, such as the one shown in the accompanying figure, is a security system that essentially creates a barrier between a computer or a network and the Internet in order to protect against unauthorized access.

Accepted Answer

The answer of   A(n)____________________, such as the one...

Question 12

____ is a type of scam that uses spoofed domain names to obtain personal information for use in fraudulent activities.

Accepted Answer

A) Framing 
B) Fishing 
C) Pharming 
D) Farming 
A) Framing 
B) Fishing 
C) Pharming 
D) Farming

Question 13

While two-factor authentication systems are common in the United States, they are not widely used in other countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The best protection against many dot cons is ____.

Accepted Answer

A) contacting your ISP 
B) updating the operating system 
C) installing an antivirus program 
D) common sense 
A) contacting your ISP 
B) updating the operating system 
C) installing an antivirus program 
D) common sense

Question 15

USB security keys are also called USB security tokens . _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A computer that is controlled by a hacker or other computer criminal is referred to as a ____.

Accepted Answer

A) spider 
B) server 
C) client 
D) bot 
A) spider 
B) server 
C) client 
D) bot

Question 17

Strong passwords are passwords that are at least eight characters long. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A relatively new type of scam involves posting fake job listings on job search sites to elicit personal information (such as Social Security numbers)from job seekers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

____ is a generic term that refers to any type of malicious software.

Accepted Answer

A) Spamware 
B) Malware 
C) Spyware 
D) Badware 
A) Spamware 
B) Malware 
C) Spyware 
D) Badware

Question 20

Increasingly, computers and hard drives are ____________________; that is, encrypting all data automatically and invisibly to the user.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Increasingly, computers and hard drives are ____________________;...

Antispam programs are used to detect and remove any viruses or worms that find their way onto your computer.

In businesses, access control systems are often integrated into a comprehensive ____________________ system designed to manage users' access to enterprise systems.

What is war driving?

Botnets are a major security threat since criminals are increasingly creating botnets to use for computer sabotage.

Packetsniffing systems determine whether or not the person attempting access is actually who he or she claims to be. _________________________

Possessed knowledge access systems use physical objects for identification purposes and are frequently used to access facilities and computer systems.

A computer ____ spreads by creating copies of its code and sending those copies to other computers via a network.

A(n)____________________ access system is an identification system that requires the individual requesting access to provide information that only the authorized user is supposed to know.

To avoid the need to obtain the recipient's public key before sending that person an encrypted e-mail, proprietary encrypted e-mail can be used. _________________________

Like a computer virus, a computer worm infects other computer files to replicate itself.

A(n)____________________, such as the one shown in the accompanying figure, is a security system that essentially creates a barrier between a computer or a network and the Internet in order to protect against unauthorized access.

____ is a type of scam that uses spoofed domain names to obtain personal information for use in fraudulent activities.

While two-factor authentication systems are common in the United States, they are not widely used in other countries.

The best protection against many dot cons is ____.

USB security keys are also called USB security tokens . _________________________

A computer that is controlled by a hacker or other computer criminal is referred to as a ____.

Strong passwords are passwords that are at least eight characters long. _________________________

A relatively new type of scam involves posting fake job listings on job search sites to elicit personal information (such as Social Security numbers)from job seekers.

____ is a generic term that refers to any type of malicious software.

Increasingly, computers and hard drives are ____________________; that is, encrypting all data automatically and invisibly to the user.

Introduction to the World of Computers

A Closer Look at Hardware and Software

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Computer Security and Privacy

Intellectual Property Rights and Ethics

Health, Access and the Environment

Emerging Technologies

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Exam 4: Network and Internet Security

Antispam programs are used to detect and remove any viruses or worms that find their way onto your computer.

In businesses, access control systems are often integrated into a comprehensive ____________________ system designed to manage users' access to enterprise systems.

What is war driving?

Botnets are a major security threat since criminals are increasingly creating botnets to use for computer sabotage.

Packetsniffing systems determine whether or not the person attempting access is actually who he or she claims to be. _________________________

Possessed knowledge access systems use physical objects for identification purposes and are frequently used to access facilities and computer systems.

A computer ____ spreads by creating copies of its code and sending those copies to other computers via a network.

A(n)____________________ access system is an identification system that requires the individual requesting access to provide information that only the authorized user is supposed to know.

To avoid the need to obtain the recipient's public key before sending that person an encrypted e-mail, proprietary encrypted e-mail can be used. _________________________

Like a computer virus, a computer worm infects other computer files to replicate itself.

A(n)____________________, such as the one shown in the accompanying figure, is a security system that essentially creates a barrier between a computer or a network and the Internet in order to protect against unauthorized access.

____ is a type of scam that uses spoofed domain names to obtain personal information for use in fraudulent activities.

While two-factor authentication systems are common in the United States, they are not widely used in other countries.

The best protection against many dot cons is ____.

USB security keys are also called USB security tokens . _________________________

A computer that is controlled by a hacker or other computer criminal is referred to as a ____.

Strong passwords are passwords that are at least eight characters long. _________________________

A relatively new type of scam involves posting fake job listings on job search sites to elicit personal information (such as Social Security numbers)from job seekers.

____ is a generic term that refers to any type of malicious software.

Increasingly, computers and hard drives are ____________________; that is, encrypting all data automatically and invisibly to the user.

Introduction to the World of Computers

A Closer Look at Hardware and Software

The Internet and the World Wide Web

Computer Security and Privacy

Intellectual Property Rights and Ethics

Health, Access and the Environment

Emerging Technologies

Filters