Question 1

Pharming involves

Accepted Answer

A)  redirecting users to a fraudulent Web site even when the user has typed in the correct address in the Web browser. 
B)  pretending to be a legitimate business's representative in order to garner information about a security system. 
C)  setting up fake Web sites to ask users for confidential information. 
D)  using e-mails for threats or harassment. 
A)  redirecting users to a fraudulent Web site even when the user has typed in the correct address in the Web browser. 
B)  pretending to be a legitimate business's representative in order to garner information about a security system. 
C)  setting up fake Web sites to ask users for confidential information. 
D)  using e-mails for threats or harassment.

Question 2

Discuss the issue of security challenges on the Internet as that issue applies to a global enterprise.List at least five Internet security challenges.

Accepted Answer

Large public networks,including the Inte

Question 3

________ controls ensure that valuable business data files on either disk or tape are not subject to unauthorized access,change,or destruction while they are in use or in storage.

Accepted Answer

A)  Software 
B)  Administrative 
C)  Data security 
D)  Implementation 
A)  Software 
B)  Administrative 
C)  Data security 
D)  Implementation

Question 4

Wireless networks are vulnerable to penetration because radio frequency bands are easy to scan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

SSL is a protocol used to establish a secure connection between two computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The Internet poses specific security problems because

Accepted Answer

A)  it was designed to be easily accessible. 
B)  Internet data is not run over secure lines. 
C)  Internet standards are universal. 
D)  it changes so rapidly. 
A)  it was designed to be easily accessible. 
B)  Internet data is not run over secure lines. 
C)  Internet standards are universal. 
D)  it changes so rapidly.

Question 7

What are the security challenges faced by wireless networks?

Accepted Answer

Wireless networks are vulnerable because

Question 8

For 100% availability,online transaction processing requires

Accepted Answer

A)  high-capacity storage. 
B)  a multi-tier server network. 
C)  fault-tolerant computer systems. 
D)  dedicated phone lines. 
A)  high-capacity storage. 
B)  a multi-tier server network. 
C)  fault-tolerant computer systems. 
D)  dedicated phone lines.

Question 9

Unauthorized access is a security challenge that is most likely to occur in a network at the point of client computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

___________________________ focuses on how the company can restore business operations after a disaster strikes.

Accepted Answer

A)  Disaster recovery planning 
B)  Business continuity planning 
C)  MIS audit 
D)  Risk assessment 
A)  Disaster recovery planning 
B)  Business continuity planning 
C)  MIS audit 
D)  Risk assessment

Question 11

A ___________________________ is typically used to denote a hacker with criminal intent.

Accepted Answer

A)  Software controls 
B)  Hardware controls 
C)  Computer operations controls 
D)  Data security controls 
A)  Software controls 
B)  Hardware controls 
C)  Computer operations controls 
D)  Data security controls

Question 12

Most antivirus software is effective against

Accepted Answer

A)  only those viruses active on the Internet and through e-mail. 
B)  any virus. 
C)  any virus except those in wireless communications applications. 
D)  only those viruses already known when the software is written. 
A)  only those viruses active on the Internet and through e-mail. 
B)  any virus. 
C)  any virus except those in wireless communications applications. 
D)  only those viruses already known when the software is written.

Question 13

The intentional disruption of a Web site or information system is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The intentional disruption of a Web site...

Question 14

Evil twins are

Accepted Answer

A)  Trojan horses that appears to the user to be a legitimate commercial software application. 
B)  e-mail messages that mimic the e-mail messages of a legitimate business. 
C)  fraudulent Web sites that mimic a legitimate business's Web site. 
D)  bogus wireless network access points that look legitimate to users. 
A)  Trojan horses that appears to the user to be a legitimate commercial software application. 
B)  e-mail messages that mimic the e-mail messages of a legitimate business. 
C)  fraudulent Web sites that mimic a legitimate business's Web site. 
D)  bogus wireless network access points that look legitimate to users.

Question 15

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act

Accepted Answer

A)  requires financial institutions to ensure the security of customer data. 
B)  specifies best practices in information systems security and control. 
C)  imposes responsibility on companies and management to safeguard the accuracy of financial information. 
D)  outlines medical security and privacy rules. 
A)  requires financial institutions to ensure the security of customer data. 
B)  specifies best practices in information systems security and control. 
C)  imposes responsibility on companies and management to safeguard the accuracy of financial information. 
D)  outlines medical security and privacy rules.

Question 16

One form of spoofing involves forging the return address on an e-mail so that the e-mail message appears to come from someone other than the sender.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

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 provides access. 
C)  VoIP is more secure than the switched voice network. 
D)  Instant messaging can provide hackers access to an otherwise secure network. 
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 provides access. 
C)  VoIP is more secure than the switched voice network. 
D)  Instant messaging can provide hackers access to an otherwise secure network.

Question 18

Which of the following is not one of the main firewall screening techniques?

Accepted Answer

A)  application proxy filtering 
B)  static packet filtering 
C)  NAT 
D)  secure socket filtering 
A)  application proxy filtering 
B)  static packet filtering 
C)  NAT 
D)  secure socket filtering

Question 19

Security are methods,policies,and organizational procedures that ensure the safety of the organization's assets,the accuracy and reliability of its records,and operational adherence to management standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Sniffers enable hackers to steal proprietary information from anywhere on a network,including e-mail messages,company files,and confidential reports.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Pharming involves

Discuss the issue of security challenges on the Internet as that issue applies to a global enterprise.List at least five Internet security challenges.

________ controls ensure that valuable business data files on either disk or tape are not subject to unauthorized access,change,or destruction while they are in use or in storage.

Wireless networks are vulnerable to penetration because radio frequency bands are easy to scan.

SSL is a protocol used to establish a secure connection between two computers.

The Internet poses specific security problems because

What are the security challenges faced by wireless networks?

For 100% availability,online transaction processing requires

Unauthorized access is a security challenge that is most likely to occur in a network at the point of client computers.

___________________________ focuses on how the company can restore business operations after a disaster strikes.

A ___________________________ is typically used to denote a hacker with criminal intent.

Most antivirus software is effective against

The intentional disruption of a Web site or information system is called ________.

Evil twins are

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act

One form of spoofing involves forging the return address on an e-mail so that the e-mail message appears to come from someone other than the sender.

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

Which of the following is not one of the main firewall screening techniques?

Security are methods,policies,and organizational procedures that ensure the safety of the organization's assets,the accuracy and reliability of its records,and operational adherence to management standards.

Sniffers enable hackers to steal proprietary information from anywhere on a network,including e-mail messages,company files,and confidential reports.

Information Systems in Business Today

How Businesses Use Information Systems

Information Systems organizations and Strategy

Social ethical and Legal Issues in the Digital Firm

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications the Internet and Wireless Technology

Enterprise Applications to Manage Supply Chains and Respond to Customers

E-Commerce: Digital Markets and Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Developing Information Systems

Project Management business Value and Managing Change

Managing Global Systems

Filters

Exam 8: Securing Information Systems

Pharming involves

Discuss the issue of security challenges on the Internet as that issue applies to a global enterprise.List at least five Internet security challenges.

________ controls ensure that valuable business data files on either disk or tape are not subject to unauthorized access,change,or destruction while they are in use or in storage.

Wireless networks are vulnerable to penetration because radio frequency bands are easy to scan.

SSL is a protocol used to establish a secure connection between two computers.

The Internet poses specific security problems because

What are the security challenges faced by wireless networks?

For 100% availability,online transaction processing requires

Unauthorized access is a security challenge that is most likely to occur in a network at the point of client computers.

___________________________ focuses on how the company can restore business operations after a disaster strikes.

A ___________________________ is typically used to denote a hacker with criminal intent.

Most antivirus software is effective against

The intentional disruption of a Web site or information system is called ________.

Evil twins are

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act

One form of spoofing involves forging the return address on an e-mail so that the e-mail message appears to come from someone other than the sender.

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

Which of the following is not one of the main firewall screening techniques?

Security are methods,policies,and organizational procedures that ensure the safety of the organization's assets,the accuracy and reliability of its records,and operational adherence to management standards.

Sniffers enable hackers to steal proprietary information from anywhere on a network,including e-mail messages,company files,and confidential reports.

Information Systems in Business Today

How Businesses Use Information Systems

Information Systems organizations and Strategy

Social ethical and Legal Issues in the Digital Firm

It Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies

Databases and Information Management

Telecommunications the Internet and Wireless Technology

Enterprise Applications to Manage Supply Chains and Respond to Customers

E-Commerce: Digital Markets and Digital Goods

Managing Knowledge

Enhancing Decision Making

Developing Information Systems

Project Management business Value and Managing Change

Managing Global Systems

Filters