Question 1

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not a safeguard against the failure of hardware?

Accepted Answer

A)  surge protectors 
B)  fault-tolerant computers 
C)  device-tracking apps 
D)  UPS 
A)  surge protectors 
B)  fault-tolerant computers 
C)  device-tracking apps 
D)  UPS C

Question 2

Many Internet security programs include a firewall, antivirus program, and filtering capabilities combined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A(n) ____________________ is a program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network.

Accepted Answer

back door

Question 4

The most common type of license included with software purchased by individual users is a(n) ____________________.

Accepted Answer

end-user l

Question 5

Which of the following is someone who uses the Internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens during a DDoS attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  An unsuspecting computer is used to send an influx of confusing data messages or useless network traffic. 
B)  Antivirus software disables a virus and protects the computer or network from unauthorized access. 
C)  The police use a virus and other measures to take down a network of computer criminals. 
D)  A zombie army is used to attack computers or computer networks. 
A)  An unsuspecting computer is used to send an influx of confusing data messages or useless network traffic. 
B)  Antivirus software disables a virus and protects the computer or network from unauthorized access. 
C)  The police use a virus and other measures to take down a network of computer criminals. 
D)  A zombie army is used to attack computers or computer networks.

Question 7

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 8

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 9

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A perpetrator is using a botnet. Which of the following is the least likely use of his botnet?

Accepted Answer

A)  sending spam via email 
B)  spreading viruses 
C)  committing a distributed denial of service attack 
D)  authoring ActiveX scripts 
A)  sending spam via email 
B)  spreading viruses 
C)  committing a distributed denial of service attack 
D)  authoring ActiveX scripts

Question 10

Programmers often build trapdoors into programs during system development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following refers to unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, writings, art, processes, company and product names, and logos?

Accepted Answer

A)  PGP 
B)  DoS 
C)  IP 
D)  TCP 
A)  PGP 
B)  DoS 
C)  IP 
D)  TCP

Question 12

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does a new federal laboratory use in its high security areas?

Accepted Answer

A)  signature verification system 
B)  digital forensics system 
C)  hand geometry system 
D)  iris recognition system 
A)  signature verification system 
B)  digital forensics system 
C)  hand geometry system 
D)  iris recognition system

Question 13

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms refers to a written list of guidelines that might include rules that prevent employees from using software illegally or using computers to steal?

Accepted Answer

A)  a software license 
B)  an IT code of conduct 
C)  digital rights management 
D)  fair use 
A)  a software license 
B)  an IT code of conduct 
C)  digital rights management 
D)  fair use

Question 14

Employers and schools often specify standards for the ethical use of technology in an IT ____________________ and then distribute these standards to employees and students.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employers and schools often specify standards for...

Question 15

What is the term for a program that performs a repetitive task on a network?

Accepted Answer

A)  zombie 
B)  rootkit 
C)  bot 
D)  Trojan horse 
A)  zombie 
B)  rootkit 
C)  bot 
D)  Trojan horse

Question 16

Secure sites typically use digital certificates along with security protocols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

How much do fingerprint readers typically cost?

Accepted Answer

A)  less than $10 
B)  less than $100 
C)  between $250 and $500 
D)  more than $1000 
A)  less than $10 
B)  less than $100 
C)  between $250 and $500 
D)  more than $1000

Question 18

If a company does not have a formal email policy, it can read email messages without employee notification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss the measures you can take to safeguard home computers and devices.

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary, but should

Question 20

Many businesses use which of the following to limit employees' web access?

Accepted Answer

A)  content filtering 
B)  web bugs 
C)  honeypots 
D)  spyware 
A)  content filtering 
B)  web bugs 
C)  honeypots 
D)  spyware

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not a safeguard against the failure of hardware?

Many Internet security programs include a firewall, antivirus program, and filtering capabilities combined.

A(n) ____________________ is a program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network.

The most common type of license included with software purchased by individual users is a(n) ____________________.

Which of the following is someone who uses the Internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens during a DDoS attack?

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

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A perpetrator is using a botnet. Which of the following is the least likely use of his botnet?

Programmers often build trapdoors into programs during system development.

Which of the following refers to unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, writings, art, processes, company and product names, and logos?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does a new federal laboratory use in its high security areas?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms refers to a written list of guidelines that might include rules that prevent employees from using software illegally or using computers to steal?

Employers and schools often specify standards for the ethical use of technology in an IT ____________________ and then distribute these standards to employees and students.

What is the term for a program that performs a repetitive task on a network?

Secure sites typically use digital certificates along with security protocols.

How much do fingerprint readers typically cost?

If a company does not have a formal email policy, it can read email messages without employee notification.

Discuss the measures you can take to safeguard home computers and devices.

Many businesses use which of the following to limit employees' web access?

Digital Literacy

The Internet

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communications and Networks

Information and Data Management

Information Systems and Program Development

Appendix: Discovering Computers

Filters

Exam 5: Digital Safety and Security

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following statements is not a safeguard against the failure of hardware?

Many Internet security programs include a firewall, antivirus program, and filtering capabilities combined.

A(n) ____________________ is a program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network.

The most common type of license included with software purchased by individual users is a(n) ____________________.

Which of the following is someone who uses the Internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT What happens during a DDoS attack?

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

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT A perpetrator is using a botnet. Which of the following is the least likely use of his botnet?

Programmers often build trapdoors into programs during system development.

Which of the following refers to unique and original works such as ideas, inventions, writings, art, processes, company and product names, and logos?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following does a new federal laboratory use in its high security areas?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following terms refers to a written list of guidelines that might include rules that prevent employees from using software illegally or using computers to steal?

Employers and schools often specify standards for the ethical use of technology in an IT ____________________ and then distribute these standards to employees and students.

What is the term for a program that performs a repetitive task on a network?

Secure sites typically use digital certificates along with security protocols.

How much do fingerprint readers typically cost?

If a company does not have a formal email policy, it can read email messages without employee notification.

Discuss the measures you can take to safeguard home computers and devices.

Many businesses use which of the following to limit employees' web access?

Digital Literacy

The Internet

Computers and Mobile Devices

Programs and Apps

Inside Computers and Mobile Devices

Input and Output

Digital Storage

Operating Systems

Communications and Networks

Information and Data Management

Information Systems and Program Development

Appendix: Discovering Computers

Filters