Question 1

With ________ encryption, the sender and receiver transmit a message using the same key.

Accepted Answer

A) asymmetric 
B) coaxial 
C) symmetric 
D) collinear 
A) asymmetric 
B) coaxial 
C) symmetric 
D) collinear

Question 2

In symmetric encryption, two different keys are used to encode and decode a message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Phishing is a technique for intercepting computer communications.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of biometric identification?

Accepted Answer

A) It involves the use of a PIN for authentication. 
B) It provides weak authentication. 
C) It is a relatively inexpensive mode of authentication. 
D) It often faces resistance from users for its invasive nature. 
A) It involves the use of a PIN for authentication. 
B) It provides weak authentication. 
C) It is a relatively inexpensive mode of authentication. 
D) It often faces resistance from users for its invasive nature.

Question 5

________ are small files that your browser stores on your computer when you visit Web sites and enable you to access Web sites without having to sign in every time.

Accepted Answer

A) Cookies 
B) Registers 
C) Pop-ups 
D) Public keys 
A) Cookies 
B) Registers 
C) Pop-ups 
D) Public keys

Question 6

The process of hardening is actually a ________ safeguard.

Accepted Answer

A) multiple 
B) financial 
C) technical 
D) physical 
A) multiple 
B) financial 
C) technical 
D) physical

Question 7

Most spyware programs are benign in that they do not perform malicious acts or steal data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is considered a threat caused by human error?

Accepted Answer

A) An employee inadvertently installs an old database on top of the current one. 
B) An employee intentionally destroys data and system components. 
C) A virus and worm writer infects computer systems. 
D) A hacker breaks into a system to steal for financial gain. 
A) An employee inadvertently installs an old database on top of the current one. 
B) An employee intentionally destroys data and system components. 
C) A virus and worm writer infects computer systems. 
D) A hacker breaks into a system to steal for financial gain.

Question 9

An SQL ________ occurs when users enter an SQL statement into a form in which they are supposed to enter a name or other data.

Accepted Answer

A) password attack 
B) data attack 
C) brute attack 
D) injection attack 
A) password attack 
B) data attack 
C) brute attack 
D) injection attack

Question 10

________ protect databases and other organizational data.

Accepted Answer

A) Databots 
B) Payloads 
C) Data safeguards 
D) Data strings 
A) Databots 
B) Payloads 
C) Data safeguards 
D) Data strings

Question 11

Symmetric encryption is simpler and much faster than asymmetric encryption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Brute force requires only 2 days to crack a password having a mixture of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Usurpation occurs when computer criminals invade a computer system and replace legitimate programs with their own unauthorized ones.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A ________ is a type of virus that propagates using the Internet or other computer networks.

Accepted Answer

A) worm 
B) sniffer 
C) Trojan horse 
D) phisher 
A) worm 
B) sniffer 
C) Trojan horse 
D) phisher

Question 15

Which of the following is used for biometric authentication?

Accepted Answer

A) smart cards 
B) facial features 
C) passwords 
D) personal identification numbers 
A) smart cards 
B) facial features 
C) passwords 
D) personal identification numbers

Question 16

When referring to security threats, pretexting, sniffing, spoofing, and phishing are all examples of ________.

Accepted Answer

A) unauthorized data disclosure 
B) incorrect data modification 
C) faulty services 
D) loss of infrastructure 
A) unauthorized data disclosure 
B) incorrect data modification 
C) faulty services 
D) loss of infrastructure

Question 17

You are transferring funds online through the Web site of a reputed bank.Which of the following displayed in your browser's address bar will let you know that the bank is using the SSL protocol?

Accepted Answer

A) http 
B) www 
C) https 
D) .com 
A) http 
B) www 
C) https 
D) .com

Question 18

The computers that run the DBMS and all devices that store database data should reside in locked, controlled-access facilities.This is done to achieve ________.

Accepted Answer

A) network security 
B) spoofing 
C) brute force 
D) physical security 
A) network security 
B) spoofing 
C) brute force 
D) physical security

Question 19

Which of the following systems procedures is specifically the responsibility of operations personnel?

Accepted Answer

A) creating back up data on one's personal computer 
B) using systems to perform job tasks 
C) creating back up system databases 
D) knowing whom to contact when a security breach occurs 
A) creating back up data on one's personal computer 
B) using systems to perform job tasks 
C) creating back up system databases 
D) knowing whom to contact when a security breach occurs

Question 20

Improper data disclosure and data damage and loss are possible consequences of an SQL injection attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

With ________ encryption, the sender and receiver transmit a message using the same key.

In symmetric encryption, two different keys are used to encode and decode a message.

Phishing is a technique for intercepting computer communications.

Which of the following statements is true of biometric identification?

________ are small files that your browser stores on your computer when you visit Web sites and enable you to access Web sites without having to sign in every time.

The process of hardening is actually a ________ safeguard.

Most spyware programs are benign in that they do not perform malicious acts or steal data.

Which of the following is considered a threat caused by human error?

An SQL ________ occurs when users enter an SQL statement into a form in which they are supposed to enter a name or other data.

________ protect databases and other organizational data.

Symmetric encryption is simpler and much faster than asymmetric encryption.

Brute force requires only 2 days to crack a password having a mixture of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

Usurpation occurs when computer criminals invade a computer system and replace legitimate programs with their own unauthorized ones.

A ________ is a type of virus that propagates using the Internet or other computer networks.

Which of the following is used for biometric authentication?

When referring to security threats, pretexting, sniffing, spoofing, and phishing are all examples of ________.

You are transferring funds online through the Web site of a reputed bank.Which of the following displayed in your browser's address bar will let you know that the bank is using the SSL protocol?

The computers that run the DBMS and all devices that store database data should reside in locked, controlled-access facilities.This is done to achieve ________.

Which of the following systems procedures is specifically the responsibility of operations personnel?

Improper data disclosure and data damage and loss are possible consequences of an SQL injection attack.

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Exam 12: Information Security Management

With ________ encryption, the sender and receiver transmit a message using the same key.

In symmetric encryption, two different keys are used to encode and decode a message.

Phishing is a technique for intercepting computer communications.

Which of the following statements is true of biometric identification?

________ are small files that your browser stores on your computer when you visit Web sites and enable you to access Web sites without having to sign in every time.

The process of hardening is actually a ________ safeguard.

Most spyware programs are benign in that they do not perform malicious acts or steal data.

Which of the following is considered a threat caused by human error?

An SQL ________ occurs when users enter an SQL statement into a form in which they are supposed to enter a name or other data.

________ protect databases and other organizational data.

Symmetric encryption is simpler and much faster than asymmetric encryption.

Brute force requires only 2 days to crack a password having a mixture of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.

Usurpation occurs when computer criminals invade a computer system and replace legitimate programs with their own unauthorized ones.

A ________ is a type of virus that propagates using the Internet or other computer networks.

Which of the following is used for biometric authentication?

When referring to security threats, pretexting, sniffing, spoofing, and phishing are all examples of ________.

You are transferring funds online through the Web site of a reputed bank.Which of the following displayed in your browser's address bar will let you know that the bank is using the SSL protocol?

The computers that run the DBMS and all devices that store database data should reside in locked, controlled-access facilities.This is done to achieve ________.

Which of the following systems procedures is specifically the responsibility of operations personnel?

Improper data disclosure and data damage and loss are possible consequences of an SQL injection attack.

The Importance of MIS

Collaboration Information Systems

Strategy and Information Systems

Hardware and Software

Database Processing

Data Communication and the Cloud

Processes, Organizations, and Information Systems

Social Media Information Systems

Business Intelligence Systems

Development Processes

Information Systems Management

The International Dimension

Filters