Question 1

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, social engineers protects the integrity of information resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

When a computer is infected by a virus, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the system's disk access is fast 
B)  system updates are recommended often 
C)  some programs suddenly increase in size 
D)  the available memory space remains constant 
A)  the system's disk access is fast 
B)  system updates are recommended often 
C)  some programs suddenly increase in size 
D)  the available memory space remains constant

Question 3

In the context of security, _____ is an attack that takes advantage of the human element of security systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  disk mirroring 
B)  weblogging 
C)  voice recognition 
D)  social engineering 
A)  disk mirroring 
B)  weblogging 
C)  voice recognition 
D)  social engineering

Question 4

Describe how a virtual private network (VPN) works.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.A VPN provides a secur

Question 5

Which of the following biometric security measures compares the length of each finger, the translucence of fingertips, and the webbing between fingers against stored data to verify users' identities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hand geometry 
B)  Fingerprint recognition 
C)  Vein analysis 
D)  Palm prints 
A)  Hand geometry 
B)  Fingerprint recognition 
C)  Vein analysis 
D)  Palm prints

Question 6

When an organization develops a comprehensive security plan, it should set up a security committee with representatives from all departments as well as upper management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, describe how blended threats work.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.A blended threat is a

Question 8

A level 3 security system focuses on protecting the _____ against intrusion, denial-of-service attacks, and unauthorized access.

Accepted Answer

A)  back-end server 
B)  corporate network 
C)  user's work station 
D)  front-end server 
A)  back-end server 
B)  corporate network 
C)  user's work station 
D)  front-end server

Question 9

_____ uses a public key known to everyone and a private key known only to the recipient.

Accepted Answer

A)  Symmetric encryption 
B)  Asymmetric encryption 
C)  Remote key encryption 
D)  Secret key encryption 
A)  Symmetric encryption 
B)  Asymmetric encryption 
C)  Remote key encryption 
D)  Secret key encryption

Question 10

When planning a comprehensive security system, the first step is designing _____, which use a combination of hardware and software for improving reliability-a way of ensuring availability in case of a system failure. ​

Accepted Answer

A)  fault-tolerant systems 
B)  vulnerability-evade systems 
C)  primary-defense systems 
D)  database-resilient systems 
A)  fault-tolerant systems 
B)  vulnerability-evade systems 
C)  primary-defense systems 
D)  database-resilient systems

Question 11

Discuss the guidelines for improving a firewall's capabilities.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.Guidelines for improvi

Question 12

_____ can interfere with users' control of their computers, through such methods as installing additional software and redirecting Web browsers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Keystroke loggers 
B)  Spyware 
C)  Firmware 
D)  Script loggers 
A)  Keystroke loggers 
B)  Spyware 
C)  Firmware 
D)  Script loggers

Question 13

Briefly explain the McCumber cube.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.The Committee on Natio

Question 14

In the context of computer crimes and attacks, the difference between phishing and spear phishing is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  in spear phishing, the attack is targeted toward a specific person or a group. 
B)  spear phishing involves monitoring and recording keystrokes. 
C)  in spear phishing, hackers capture and record network traffic. 
D)  spear phishing involves collecting sensitive information via phone calls. 
A)  in spear phishing, the attack is targeted toward a specific person or a group. 
B)  spear phishing involves monitoring and recording keystrokes. 
C)  in spear phishing, hackers capture and record network traffic. 
D)  spear phishing involves collecting sensitive information via phone calls.

Question 15

In the context of the CIA triangle, confidentiality means that computers and networks are operating and authorized users can access the information they need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

_____ is a commonly used encryption protocol that manages transmission security on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A)  Application Layer 
B)  Secure Sockets Layer 
C)  Transmission Control Protocol 
D)  User Datagram Protocol 
A)  Application Layer 
B)  Secure Sockets Layer 
C)  Transmission Control Protocol 
D)  User Datagram Protocol

Question 17

In the context of fault-tolerant systems, describe uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.UPS is a backup power

Question 18

In the context of firewall as a nonbiometric security measure, a _____ is software that acts as an intermediary between two systems.

Accepted Answer

A)  logic bomb 
B)  callback modem 
C)  proxy server 
D)  block multiplexer 
A)  logic bomb 
B)  callback modem 
C)  proxy server 
D)  block multiplexer

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true of application-filtering firewalls?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are less secure than packet-filtering firewalls. 
B)  They filter viruses less effectively than packet-filtering firewalls. 
C)  They filter faster than packet-filtering firewalls. 
D)  They are more expensive than packet-filtering firewalls. 
A)  They are less secure than packet-filtering firewalls. 
B)  They filter viruses less effectively than packet-filtering firewalls. 
C)  They filter faster than packet-filtering firewalls. 
D)  They are more expensive than packet-filtering firewalls.

Question 20

List the actions that a firewall can take after examining a packet.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary.A firewall can examine

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, social engineers protects the integrity of information resources.

When a computer is infected by a virus, _____.

In the context of security, _____ is an attack that takes advantage of the human element of security systems.

Describe how a virtual private network (VPN) works.

Which of the following biometric security measures compares the length of each finger, the translucence of fingertips, and the webbing between fingers against stored data to verify users' identities?

When an organization develops a comprehensive security plan, it should set up a security committee with representatives from all departments as well as upper management.

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, describe how blended threats work.

A level 3 security system focuses on protecting the _____ against intrusion, denial-of-service attacks, and unauthorized access.

_____ uses a public key known to everyone and a private key known only to the recipient.

When planning a comprehensive security system, the first step is designing _____, which use a combination of hardware and software for improving reliability-a way of ensuring availability in case of a system failure.

Discuss the guidelines for improving a firewall's capabilities.

_____ can interfere with users' control of their computers, through such methods as installing additional software and redirecting Web browsers.

Briefly explain the McCumber cube.

In the context of computer crimes and attacks, the difference between phishing and spear phishing is that:

In the context of the CIA triangle, confidentiality means that computers and networks are operating and authorized users can access the information they need.

_____ is a commonly used encryption protocol that manages transmission security on the Internet.

In the context of fault-tolerant systems, describe uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

In the context of firewall as a nonbiometric security measure, a _____ is software that acts as an intermediary between two systems.

Which of the following statements is true of application-filtering firewalls?

List the actions that a firewall can take after examining a packet.

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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

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Exam 5: Protecting Information Resources

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, social engineers protects the integrity of information resources.

When a computer is infected by a virus, _____.

In the context of security, _____ is an attack that takes advantage of the human element of security systems.

Describe how a virtual private network (VPN) works.

Which of the following biometric security measures compares the length of each finger, the translucence of fingertips, and the webbing between fingers against stored data to verify users' identities?

When an organization develops a comprehensive security plan, it should set up a security committee with representatives from all departments as well as upper management.

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, describe how blended threats work.

A level 3 security system focuses on protecting the _____ against intrusion, denial-of-service attacks, and unauthorized access.

_____ uses a public key known to everyone and a private key known only to the recipient.

When planning a comprehensive security system, the first step is designing _____, which use a combination of hardware and software for improving reliability-a way of ensuring availability in case of a system failure. ​

Discuss the guidelines for improving a firewall's capabilities.

_____ can interfere with users' control of their computers, through such methods as installing additional software and redirecting Web browsers.

Briefly explain the McCumber cube.

In the context of computer crimes and attacks, the difference between phishing and spear phishing is that:

In the context of the CIA triangle, confidentiality means that computers and networks are operating and authorized users can access the information they need.

_____ is a commonly used encryption protocol that manages transmission security on the Internet.

In the context of fault-tolerant systems, describe uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

In the context of firewall as a nonbiometric security measure, a _____ is software that acts as an intermediary between two systems.

Which of the following statements is true of application-filtering firewalls?

List the actions that a firewall can take after examining a packet.

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

When planning a comprehensive security system, the first step is designing _____, which use a combination of hardware and software for improving reliability-a way of ensuring availability in case of a system failure.