Question 1

What basic steps should be taken to protect an operating system from malicious software?

Accepted Answer

1. Installing updates
2. Viewing what is loaded when a system is booted
3. Using malicious software scanners
4. Using digital signatures for system and driver files
5. Backing up systems and creating repair disks
6. Creating and implementing organizational policies

Question 2

The _____ virus can only become destructive if the user executes an infected file on a Friday the thirteenth.

Accepted Answer

A)  Linux.Millen.Worm 
B)  INIT 1984 
C)  W32.Pinfi 
D)  Code Red II 
A)  Linux.Millen.Worm 
B)  INIT 1984 
C)  W32.Pinfi 
D)  Code Red II B

Question 3

Match between columns
                        Premises: A set of instructions used to find and load the operating system
A removable disk used to boot an operating system
Captures information about cookies sent between a Web server and a client
The beginning of a disk where code to start up the operating system is stored
In Windows 2000, a disk that contains repair and backup information
The process of placing a digital signature in a device driver
A code that is placed in a file to verify its authenticity
Information that a Web server stores on a client computer
A secret avenue into an operating system that bypasses normal security
Backup media needed to start a failed Windows XP Pro system

Accepted Answer

The Answer of back door and boot sector and driver is...

Question 4

A(n) stealth virus uses defenses to make itself hard to find and detect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

List eight examples of executable-type file extensions and the operating systems that use them..

Accepted Answer

Any eight of the following:
1. .exe (for

Question 6

Which of the following virus programs is available for purchase on a Windows-based workstation?

Accepted Answer

A)  AntiVir Personal Edition 
B)  Handybits Viruscan 
C)  VCatch Basic 
D)  Sophos Anti-virus 
E)  Both b and d 
A)  AntiVir Personal Edition 
B)  Handybits Viruscan 
C)  VCatch Basic 
D)  Sophos Anti-virus 
E)  Both b and d

Question 7

Is one advantage of a digital signature that it helps ensure the security of your system by allowing only drivers and system files that have been verified by Microsoft?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Is Windows the only operating system that is vulnerable to a macro virus?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Software exploitation is particularly aimed at new software and new software versions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

With which attachment was the Resume virus associated?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explorer.exe 
B)  Explorer.msi 
C)  Explorer.doc 
D)  Explorer.com 
A)  Explorer.exe 
B)  Explorer.msi 
C)  Explorer.doc 
D)  Explorer.com

Question 11

Which anti-virus software is available for use on Macintosh, NetWare, UNIX/Linux, and Windows-based systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  AntiVir Personal Edition 
B)  HandyBits VirusScan 
C)  McAfee VirusScan 
D)  Sophos Anti-Virus 
A)  AntiVir Personal Edition 
B)  HandyBits VirusScan 
C)  McAfee VirusScan 
D)  Sophos Anti-Virus

Question 12

In its destructive mode, will the INIT 1984 virus rename files using random characters and delete files on hard drives?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The W32.Pinfi virus is an example of a destructive virus that can infect Mac OS systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A(n) _____ virus changes each time it is replicated, making it more difficult to create a defense against it.

Accepted Answer

A)  armored 
B)  multipartite 
C)  polymorphic 
D)  heuristic 
A)  armored 
B)  multipartite 
C)  polymorphic 
D)  heuristic

Question 15

The Code Red worm replicates for the first 23 days of the month and then stops.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The first stage of virus spread that occurs is replication within the infected system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which anti-virus software is available for use on only Windows and Mac OS systems?

Accepted Answer

A)  Central Command Vexira AntiVirus 
B)  F-Prot AV 
C)  Norton AntiVirus 
D)  McAfee VirusScan 
E)  Both c and d 
A)  Central Command Vexira AntiVirus 
B)  F-Prot AV 
C)  Norton AntiVirus 
D)  McAfee VirusScan 
E)  Both c and d

Question 18

A _____ virus appends to program files such as system files, executable files, driver files, and supplementary files, including .dlls.

Accepted Answer

A)  partition sector 
B)  file infector 
C)  macro 
D)  multipartite 
A)  partition sector 
B)  file infector 
C)  macro 
D)  multipartite

Question 19

A(n) ____________________ is a program that replicates and replicates on the same computer, or one that sends itself to many other computers on a network or the Internet.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is a program that replicates...

Question 20

In the ____________________ operating system, you can display the boot process by booting into either single user mode or verbose mode.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the ____________________ operating system, you can...

What basic steps should be taken to protect an operating system from malicious software?

The _____ virus can only become destructive if the user executes an infected file on a Friday the thirteenth.

A(n) stealth virus uses defenses to make itself hard to find and detect.

List eight examples of executable-type file extensions and the operating systems that use them..

Which of the following virus programs is available for purchase on a Windows-based workstation?

Is one advantage of a digital signature that it helps ensure the security of your system by allowing only drivers and system files that have been verified by Microsoft?

Is Windows the only operating system that is vulnerable to a macro virus?

Software exploitation is particularly aimed at new software and new software versions.

With which attachment was the Resume virus associated?

Which anti-virus software is available for use on Macintosh, NetWare, UNIX/Linux, and Windows-based systems?

In its destructive mode, will the INIT 1984 virus rename files using random characters and delete files on hard drives?

The W32.Pinfi virus is an example of a destructive virus that can infect Mac OS systems.

A(n) _____ virus changes each time it is replicated, making it more difficult to create a defense against it.

The Code Red worm replicates for the first 23 days of the month and then stops.

The first stage of virus spread that occurs is replication within the infected system.

Which anti-virus software is available for use on only Windows and Mac OS systems?

A _____ virus appends to program files such as system files, executable files, driver files, and supplementary files, including .dlls.

A(n) ____________________ is a program that replicates and replicates on the same computer, or one that sends itself to many other computers on a network or the Internet.

In the ____________________ operating system, you can display the boot process by booting into either single user mode or verbose mode.

Operating Systems Security: Keeping Computers and Networks Secure

Security Through Authentication and Encryption

Account-Based Security

File, Directory, and Shared Resource Security

Firewalls and Border Security

Physical and Network Topology Security

Wireless Security

Web, Remote Access, and VPN Security

E-Mail Security

Security Through Disaster Recovery

Security Through Monitoring and Auditing

Filters

Exam 2: Viruses, Worms, and Malicious Software

What basic steps should be taken to protect an operating system from malicious software?

The _____ virus can only become destructive if the user executes an infected file on a Friday the thirteenth.

A(n) stealth virus uses defenses to make itself hard to find and detect.

List eight examples of executable-type file extensions and the operating systems that use them..

Which of the following virus programs is available for purchase on a Windows-based workstation?

Is one advantage of a digital signature that it helps ensure the security of your system by allowing only drivers and system files that have been verified by Microsoft?

Is Windows the only operating system that is vulnerable to a macro virus?

Software exploitation is particularly aimed at new software and new software versions.

With which attachment was the Resume virus associated?

Which anti-virus software is available for use on Macintosh, NetWare, UNIX/Linux, and Windows-based systems?

In its destructive mode, will the INIT 1984 virus rename files using random characters and delete files on hard drives?

The W32.Pinfi virus is an example of a destructive virus that can infect Mac OS systems.

A(n) _____ virus changes each time it is replicated, making it more difficult to create a defense against it.

The Code Red worm replicates for the first 23 days of the month and then stops.

The first stage of virus spread that occurs is replication within the infected system.

Which anti-virus software is available for use on only Windows and Mac OS systems?

A _____ virus appends to program files such as system files, executable files, driver files, and supplementary files, including .dlls.

A(n) ____________________ is a program that replicates and replicates on the same computer, or one that sends itself to many other computers on a network or the Internet.

In the ____________________ operating system, you can display the boot process by booting into either single user mode or verbose mode.

Operating Systems Security: Keeping Computers and Networks Secure

Security Through Authentication and Encryption

Account-Based Security

File, Directory, and Shared Resource Security

Firewalls and Border Security

Physical and Network Topology Security

Wireless Security

Web, Remote Access, and VPN Security

E-Mail Security

Security Through Disaster Recovery

Security Through Monitoring and Auditing

Filters