Question 1

_____is an example of antispyware software. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  STOPzilla 
B)  AndroZip 
C)  Tumblr 
D)  Dogpile 
A)  STOPzilla 
B)  AndroZip 
C)  Tumblr 
D)  Dogpile

Question 2

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, a _____ floods a network or server with service requests to prevent legitimate users' access to the system.

Accepted Answer

A)  blended threat 
B)  denial-of-service attack 
C)  keystroke logging attack 
D)  backdoor threat 
A)  blended threat 
B)  denial-of-service attack 
C)  keystroke logging attack 
D)  backdoor threat

Question 3

Explain the use of callback modems as a nonbiometric security measure.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.A callback modem verif

Question 4

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, a _____ combines the characteristics of computer viruses, worms, and other malicious codes with vulnerabilities found on public and private networks.

Accepted Answer

A)  blended threat 
B)  mirror disk 
C)  backdoor threat 
D)  firewall 
A)  blended threat 
B)  mirror disk 
C)  backdoor threat 
D)  firewall

Question 5

The process of capturing and recording network traffic is referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  sniffing 
B)  phishing 
C)  bombing 
D)  pharming 
A)  sniffing 
B)  phishing 
C)  bombing 
D)  pharming

Question 6

_____ primarily control access to computers and networks and include devices for securing computers and peripherals from theft.

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonbiometric security measures 
B)  Virtual security measures 
C)  Biometric security measures 
D)  Physical security measures 
A)  Nonbiometric security measures 
B)  Virtual security measures 
C)  Biometric security measures 
D)  Physical security measures

Question 7

In the event of a network attack or intrusion, a _____ lists the tasks that must be performed by the organization to restore damaged data and equipment.

Accepted Answer

A)  risk assessment plan 
B)  systems engineering plan 
C)  disaster recovery plan 
D)  security compliance plan 
A)  risk assessment plan 
B)  systems engineering plan 
C)  disaster recovery plan 
D)  security compliance plan

Question 8

In the context of access controls, briefly explain the guidelines that need to be followed to increase the effectiveness of passwords.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.To increase the effect

Question 9

Code Red, Melissa, and Sasser are examples of _____. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  worms 
B)  firewalls 
C)  cable shields 
D)  corner bolts 
A)  worms 
B)  firewalls 
C)  cable shields 
D)  corner bolts

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of asymmetric encryption?

Accepted Answer

A)  It uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt a message. 
B)  It requires a large amount of processing power. 
C)  It can easily share a key over the Internet. 
D)  It needs the shared key to be a secret between the sender and the receiver. 
A)  It uses the same key to encrypt and decrypt a message. 
B)  It requires a large amount of processing power. 
C)  It can easily share a key over the Internet. 
D)  It needs the shared key to be a secret between the sender and the receiver.

Question 11

In the context of intentional security threats, _____ can erase data and wreak havoc on computers and networks but do not replicate themselves.

Accepted Answer

A)  Trojan programs 
B)  worms 
C)  viruses 
D)  McCumber cubes 
A)  Trojan programs 
B)  worms 
C)  viruses 
D)  McCumber cubes

Question 12

In the context of the common intentional security threats, which of the following statements best describes a worm?

Accepted Answer

A)  It travels from computer to computer in a network, but it does not usually erase data. 
B)  It attaches itself to a host program to spread to other files in a computer. 
C)  It is a programming routine built into a system by its designer to bypass system security and sneak back into the system later to access data. 
D)  It floods a network or server with service requests to prevent legitimate users' access to the system. 
A)  It travels from computer to computer in a network, but it does not usually erase data. 
B)  It attaches itself to a host program to spread to other files in a computer. 
C)  It is a programming routine built into a system by its designer to bypass system security and sneak back into the system later to access data. 
D)  It floods a network or server with service requests to prevent legitimate users' access to the system.

Question 13

Describe the three levels of security in a comprehensive security system.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.A comprehensive securi

Question 14

The main drawback of an intrusion detection system (IDS) is its inability to prevent denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following forms of text needs to be unscrambled using a decryption key?

Accepted Answer

A)  Plaintext 
B)  Cleartext 
C)  Teletext 
D)  Ciphertext 
A)  Plaintext 
B)  Cleartext 
C)  Teletext 
D)  Ciphertext

Question 16

When using mirror disks, if one of the two disks containing the same data fails, the other disk also fails.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

_____is the unauthorized use of system data for personal gain, such as transferring money from another's account or charging purchases to someone else's account. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  Computer fraud 
B)  Denial-of-service 
C)  Keystroke logging 
D)  Social engineering 
A)  Computer fraud 
B)  Denial-of-service 
C)  Keystroke logging 
D)  Social engineering

Question 18

Which of the following is a nonbiometric security measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electronic trackers 
B)  Retinal scanning 
C)  Callback modems 
D)  Signature analysis 
A)  Electronic trackers 
B)  Retinal scanning 
C)  Callback modems 
D)  Signature analysis

Question 19

In the context of computer and network security, _____ means that computers and networks are operating and authorized users can access the information they need.

Accepted Answer

A)  validity 
B)  confidentiality 
C)  integrity 
D)  availability 
A)  validity 
B)  confidentiality 
C)  integrity 
D)  availability

Question 20

When disaster strikes, an organization should contact the insurance company to resume normal operations as soon as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_____is an example of antispyware software.

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, a _____ floods a network or server with service requests to prevent legitimate users' access to the system.

Explain the use of callback modems as a nonbiometric security measure.

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, a _____ combines the characteristics of computer viruses, worms, and other malicious codes with vulnerabilities found on public and private networks.

The process of capturing and recording network traffic is referred to as _____.

_____ primarily control access to computers and networks and include devices for securing computers and peripherals from theft.

In the event of a network attack or intrusion, a _____ lists the tasks that must be performed by the organization to restore damaged data and equipment.

In the context of access controls, briefly explain the guidelines that need to be followed to increase the effectiveness of passwords.

Code Red, Melissa, and Sasser are examples of _____.

Which of the following statements is true of asymmetric encryption?

In the context of intentional security threats, _____ can erase data and wreak havoc on computers and networks but do not replicate themselves.

In the context of the common intentional security threats, which of the following statements best describes a worm?

Describe the three levels of security in a comprehensive security system.

The main drawback of an intrusion detection system (IDS) is its inability to prevent denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

Which of the following forms of text needs to be unscrambled using a decryption key?

When using mirror disks, if one of the two disks containing the same data fails, the other disk also fails.

_____is the unauthorized use of system data for personal gain, such as transferring money from another's account or charging purchases to someone else's account.

Which of the following is a nonbiometric security measure?

In the context of computer and network security, _____ means that computers and networks are operating and authorized users can access the information they need.

When disaster strikes, an organization should contact the insurance company to resume normal operations as soon as possible.

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_____is an example of antispyware software. ​

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, a _____ floods a network or server with service requests to prevent legitimate users' access to the system.

Explain the use of callback modems as a nonbiometric security measure.

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, a _____ combines the characteristics of computer viruses, worms, and other malicious codes with vulnerabilities found on public and private networks.

The process of capturing and recording network traffic is referred to as _____.

_____ primarily control access to computers and networks and include devices for securing computers and peripherals from theft.

In the event of a network attack or intrusion, a _____ lists the tasks that must be performed by the organization to restore damaged data and equipment.

In the context of access controls, briefly explain the guidelines that need to be followed to increase the effectiveness of passwords.

Code Red, Melissa, and Sasser are examples of _____. ​

Which of the following statements is true of asymmetric encryption?

In the context of intentional security threats, _____ can erase data and wreak havoc on computers and networks but do not replicate themselves.

In the context of the common intentional security threats, which of the following statements best describes a worm?

Describe the three levels of security in a comprehensive security system.

The main drawback of an intrusion detection system (IDS) is its inability to prevent denial-of-service (DoS) attacks.

Which of the following forms of text needs to be unscrambled using a decryption key?

When using mirror disks, if one of the two disks containing the same data fails, the other disk also fails.

_____is the unauthorized use of system data for personal gain, such as transferring money from another's account or charging purchases to someone else's account. ​

Which of the following is a nonbiometric security measure?

In the context of computer and network security, _____ means that computers and networks are operating and authorized users can access the information they need.

When disaster strikes, an organization should contact the insurance company to resume normal operations as soon as possible.

Information Systems: An Overview

Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems, Data Warehouses and Data Marts

Personal, Legal, Ethical and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

Data Communication

The Internet, Intranets, and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends, Technologies, and Applications

Filters

_____is an example of antispyware software.

Code Red, Melissa, and Sasser are examples of _____.

_____is the unauthorized use of system data for personal gain, such as transferring money from another's account or charging purchases to someone else's account.