Question 1

Which of the following specifications replaces WEP with a stronger security standard that features changing encryption keys?

Accepted Answer

A)  TLS 
B)  AUP 
C)  VPN 
D)  WPA2 
E)  UTM 
A)  TLS 
B)  AUP 
C)  VPN 
D)  WPA2 
E)  UTM

Question 2

Large amounts of data stored in electronic form are ________ than the same data in manual form.

Accepted Answer

A)  less vulnerable to damage 
B)  more secure 
C)  vulnerable to many more kinds of threats 
D)  more critical to most businesses 
E)  prone to more errors 
A)  less vulnerable to damage 
B)  more secure 
C)  vulnerable to many more kinds of threats 
D)  more critical to most businesses 
E)  prone to more errors

Question 3

________ identify the access points in a Wi-Fi network.

Accepted Answer

A)  NICs 
B)  Mac addresses 
C)  URLs 
D)  UTMs 
E)  SSIDs 
A)  NICs 
B)  Mac addresses 
C)  URLs 
D)  UTMs 
E)  SSIDs

Question 4

All of the following are types of information systems general controls except

Accepted Answer

A)  application controls. 
B)  computer operations controls. 
C)  physical hardware controls. 
D)  software controls. 
E)  administrative controls 
A)  application controls. 
B)  computer operations controls. 
C)  physical hardware controls. 
D)  software controls. 
E)  administrative controls

Question 5

Hackers create a botnet by

Accepted Answer

A)  infecting Web search bots with malware. 
B)  using Web search bots to infect other computers. 
C)  causing other people's computers to become "zombie" PCs following a master computer. 
D)  infecting corporate servers with "zombie" Trojan horses that allow undetected access through a back door. 
E)  pharming multiple computers. 
A)  infecting Web search bots with malware. 
B)  using Web search bots to infect other computers. 
C)  causing other people's computers to become "zombie" PCs following a master computer. 
D)  infecting corporate servers with "zombie" Trojan horses that allow undetected access through a back door. 
E)  pharming multiple computers.

Question 6

Three major concerns of system builders and users are disaster, security, and human error. Of the three, which do you think is most difficult to deal with?
 Why?

Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary. Example answe

Question 7

A salesperson clicks repeatedly on the online ads of a competitor's in order to drive the competitor's advertising costs up. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  phishing. 
B)  pharming. 
C)  spoofing. 
D)  evil twins. 
E)  click fraud. 
A)  phishing. 
B)  pharming. 
C)  spoofing. 
D)  evil twins. 
E)  click fraud.

Question 8

When errors are discovered in software programs, the sources of the errors are found and eliminated through a process called debugging.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The communications lines in a client/server environment are specifically vulnerable to

Accepted Answer

A)  vandalism. 
B)  malware. 
C)  software failure. 
D)  tapping. 
E)  errors. 
A)  vandalism. 
B)  malware. 
C)  software failure. 
D)  tapping. 
E)  errors.

Question 10

A computer virus replicates more quickly than a computer worm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A foreign country attempting to access government networks in order to disable a national power grid would be an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  phishing. 
B)  denial-of-service attacks. 
C)  cyberwarfare. 
D)  cyberterrorism. 
E)  evil twins. 
A)  phishing. 
B)  denial-of-service attacks. 
C)  cyberwarfare. 
D)  cyberterrorism. 
E)  evil twins.

Question 12

What are the security challenges faced by wireless networks?

Accepted Answer

Wireless networks are vulnerable because

Question 13

Smaller firms may outsource some or many security functions to

Accepted Answer

A)  ISPs. 
B)  MISs. 
C)  MSSPs. 
D)  CAs. 
E)  PKIs. 
A)  ISPs. 
B)  MISs. 
C)  MSSPs. 
D)  CAs. 
E)  PKIs.

Question 14

Organizations can use existing network security software to secure mobile devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The term cracker is used to identify a hacker whose specialty is breaking open security systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Biometric authentication is the use of personal, biographic details such as the high school you attended and the first street you lived on to provide identification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Application controls

Accepted Answer

A)  can be classified as input controls, processing controls, and output controls. 
B)  govern the design, security, and use of computer programs and the security of data files in general throughout the organization. 
C)  apply to all computerized applications and consist of a combination of hardware, software, and manual procedures that create an overall control environment. 
D)  include software controls, computer operations controls, and implementation controls. 
E)  monitor the use of system software and prevent unauthorized access to software and programs. 
A)  can be classified as input controls, processing controls, and output controls. 
B)  govern the design, security, and use of computer programs and the security of data files in general throughout the organization. 
C)  apply to all computerized applications and consist of a combination of hardware, software, and manual procedures that create an overall control environment. 
D)  include software controls, computer operations controls, and implementation controls. 
E)  monitor the use of system software and prevent unauthorized access to software and programs.

Question 18

Which of the following statements about the Internet security is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of P2P networks can expose a corporate computer to outsiders. 
B)  A corporate network without access to the Internet is more secure than one that provides access. 
C)  VoIP is more secure than the switched voice network. 
D)  Instant messaging can provide hackers access to an otherwise secure network. 
E)  Smartphones have the same security weaknesses as other Internet devices. 
A)  The use of P2P networks can expose a corporate computer to outsiders. 
B)  A corporate network without access to the Internet is more secure than one that provides access. 
C)  VoIP is more secure than the switched voice network. 
D)  Instant messaging can provide hackers access to an otherwise secure network. 
E)  Smartphones have the same security weaknesses as other Internet devices.

Question 19

Hackers and their companion viruses are an increasing problem, especially on the Internet. What are the most important measurers for a firm to take to protect itself from this?
 Is full protection feasible?
 Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

For protection, a company must institute

Question 20

Smartphones have the same security flaws as other Internet-connected devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following specifications replaces WEP with a stronger security standard that features changing encryption keys?

Large amounts of data stored in electronic form are ________ than the same data in manual form.

________ identify the access points in a Wi-Fi network.

All of the following are types of information systems general controls except

Hackers create a botnet by

Three major concerns of system builders and users are disaster, security, and human error. Of the three, which do you think is most difficult to deal with? Why?

A salesperson clicks repeatedly on the online ads of a competitor's in order to drive the competitor's advertising costs up. This is an example of

When errors are discovered in software programs, the sources of the errors are found and eliminated through a process called debugging.

The communications lines in a client/server environment are specifically vulnerable to

A computer virus replicates more quickly than a computer worm.

A foreign country attempting to access government networks in order to disable a national power grid would be an example of

What are the security challenges faced by wireless networks?

Smaller firms may outsource some or many security functions to

Organizations can use existing network security software to secure mobile devices.

The term cracker is used to identify a hacker whose specialty is breaking open security systems.

Biometric authentication is the use of personal, biographic details such as the high school you attended and the first street you lived on to provide identification.

Application controls

Which of the following statements about the Internet security is not true?

Hackers and their companion viruses are an increasing problem, especially on the Internet. What are the most important measurers for a firm to take to protect itself from this? Is full protection feasible? Why or why not?

Smartphones have the same security flaws as other Internet-connected devices.

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

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Exam 8: Securing Information Systems

Which of the following specifications replaces WEP with a stronger security standard that features changing encryption keys?

Large amounts of data stored in electronic form are ________ than the same data in manual form.

________ identify the access points in a Wi-Fi network.

All of the following are types of information systems general controls except

Hackers create a botnet by

Three major concerns of system builders and users are disaster, security, and human error. Of the three, which do you think is most difficult to deal with? Why?

A salesperson clicks repeatedly on the online ads of a competitor's in order to drive the competitor's advertising costs up. This is an example of

When errors are discovered in software programs, the sources of the errors are found and eliminated through a process called debugging.

The communications lines in a client/server environment are specifically vulnerable to

A computer virus replicates more quickly than a computer worm.

A foreign country attempting to access government networks in order to disable a national power grid would be an example of

What are the security challenges faced by wireless networks?

Smaller firms may outsource some or many security functions to

Organizations can use existing network security software to secure mobile devices.

The term cracker is used to identify a hacker whose specialty is breaking open security systems.

Biometric authentication is the use of personal, biographic details such as the high school you attended and the first street you lived on to provide identification.

Application controls

Which of the following statements about the Internet security is not true?

Hackers and their companion viruses are an increasing problem, especially on the Internet. What are the most important measurers for a firm to take to protect itself from this? Is full protection feasible? Why or why not?

Smartphones have the same security flaws as other Internet-connected devices.

Information Systems in Global Business Today

Global E-Business and Collaboration

Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy

Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology

Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications

E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Building Information Systems

Managing Projects

Managing Global Systems

Filters