Question 1

Which of the following statements best describes spyware?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is software that secretly gathers information about users while they browse the Web. 
B)  It is an attack that floods a server with service requests to prevent legitimate users' access to the system. 
C)  It is encryption security that manages transmission security on the Internet. 
D)  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 programs or files. 
A)  It is software that secretly gathers information about users while they browse the Web. 
B)  It is an attack that floods a server with service requests to prevent legitimate users' access to the system. 
C)  It is encryption security that manages transmission security on the Internet. 
D)  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 programs or files.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A(n)__________is a combination of hardware and software that acts as a filter or barrier between a private network and external computers or networks.

Accepted Answer

A)  firewall 
B)  rootkit 
C)  intrusion detection system 
D)  electronic tracker 
E)  Select 
A)  firewall 
B)  rootkit 
C)  intrusion detection system 
D)  electronic tracker 
E)  Select

Question 4

_____ outlines procedures for keeping an organization operational in the event of a natural disaster or a network attack or intrusion.

Accepted Answer

A)  An access control system 
B)  Business continuity planning 
C)  An intrusion detection system 
D)  Terminal resource security 
A)  An access control system 
B)  Business continuity planning 
C)  An intrusion detection system 
D)  Terminal resource security

Question 5

Which of the following is a type of access control used to protect systems from unauthorized access?

Accepted Answer

A)  Electronic trackers 
B)  Passwords 
C)  Firewalls 
D)  Identification badges 
A)  Electronic trackers 
B)  Passwords 
C)  Firewalls 
D)  Identification badges

Question 6

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, a _____ is a programming routine built into a system by its designer or programmer to bypass system security and sneak back into the system later to access programs or files.

Accepted Answer

A)  logic bomb 
B)  proxy server 
C)  firewall 
D)  backdoor 
A)  logic bomb 
B)  proxy server 
C)  firewall 
D)  backdoor

Question 7

If a drive in a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) system fails, data stored on it can be reconstructed from data stored on the remaining drives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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 9

Spoofing happens when:

Accepted Answer

A)  an illegitimate program poses as a legitimate one. 
B)  keystrokes are monitored and recorded. 
C)  a word is converted into a digital pattern. 
D)  a firewall rejects the incoming data packets. 
A)  an illegitimate program poses as a legitimate one. 
B)  keystrokes are monitored and recorded. 
C)  a word is converted into a digital pattern. 
D)  a firewall rejects the incoming data packets.

Question 10

In some instances, after examining an incoming packet, a firewall can send a message to the packet's sender that the attempt to transmit the packet has failed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Code Red, Melissa, and Sasser are examples of__________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

The cost of setting up a virtual private network (VPN) is usually high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

__________is one of the most popular password managers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Dashlane 
B)  STOPzilla 
C)  CounterSpy 
D)  FilePro 
E)  Select 
A)  Dashlane 
B)  STOPzilla 
C)  CounterSpy 
D)  FilePro 
E)  Select

Question 17

A__________consists of self-propagating program code that is triggered by a specified time or event.

Accepted Answer

A)  virus 
B)  mirror disk 
C)  cable shield 
D)  backdoor 
E)  Select 
A)  virus 
B)  mirror disk 
C)  cable shield 
D)  backdoor 
E)  Select

Question 18

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 19

An intrusion detection system (IDS) can protect networks against both external and internal access.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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

Which of the following statements best describes spyware?

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

A(n)__________is a combination of hardware and software that acts as a filter or barrier between a private network and external computers or networks.

_____ outlines procedures for keeping an organization operational in the event of a natural disaster or a network attack or intrusion.

Which of the following is a type of access control used to protect systems from unauthorized access?

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, a _____ is a programming routine built into a system by its designer or programmer to bypass system security and sneak back into the system later to access programs or files.

If a drive in a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) system fails, data stored on it can be reconstructed from data stored on the remaining drives.

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.

Spoofing happens when:

In some instances, after examining an incoming packet, a firewall can send a message to the packet's sender that the attempt to transmit the packet has failed.

Code Red, Melissa, and Sasser are examples of__________.

The cost of setting up a virtual private network (VPN) is usually high.

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

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.

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

__________is one of the most popular password managers.

A__________consists of self-propagating program code that is triggered by a specified time or event.

Which of the following statements is true of asymmetric encryption?

An intrusion detection system (IDS) can protect networks against both external and internal access.

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.

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Exam 5: Protecting Information Resources

Which of the following statements best describes spyware?

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

A(n)__________is a combination of hardware and software that acts as a filter or barrier between a private network and external computers or networks.

_____ outlines procedures for keeping an organization operational in the event of a natural disaster or a network attack or intrusion.

Which of the following is a type of access control used to protect systems from unauthorized access?

In the context of intentional computer and network threats, a _____ is a programming routine built into a system by its designer or programmer to bypass system security and sneak back into the system later to access programs or files.

If a drive in a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) system fails, data stored on it can be reconstructed from data stored on the remaining drives.

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.

Spoofing happens when:

In some instances, after examining an incoming packet, a firewall can send a message to the packet's sender that the attempt to transmit the packet has failed.

Code Red, Melissa, and Sasser are examples of__________.

The cost of setting up a virtual private network (VPN) is usually high.

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

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.

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

__________is one of the most popular password managers.

A__________consists of self-propagating program code that is triggered by a specified time or event.

Which of the following statements is true of asymmetric encryption?

An intrusion detection system (IDS) can protect networks against both external and internal access.

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.

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: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

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