Question 1

Define encryption.Identify five major benefits of encryption.

Accepted Answer

Encryption is the process of scrambling

Question 2

A summary of a message converted into a string of digits after the hash has been applied best describes

Accepted Answer

A)  reference rate. 
B)  message digest. 
C)  digital certificate. 
D)  key code. 
A)  reference rate. 
B)  message digest. 
C)  digital certificate. 
D)  key code.

Question 3

A program that appears to have a useful function but that contains a hidden function that presents a security risk best defines

Accepted Answer

A)  virus. 
B)  worm. 
C)  Trojan horse. 
D)  botnet. 
A)  virus. 
B)  worm. 
C)  Trojan horse. 
D)  botnet.

Question 4

________ refers to the e-markets for stolen information.

Accepted Answer

A)  Internet underground economy 
B)  Denial of service 
C)  Cybercriminal 
D)  Virtual private network 
A)  Internet underground economy 
B)  Denial of service 
C)  Cybercriminal 
D)  Virtual private network

Question 5

A botnet is a

Accepted Answer

A)  collection of a few hundred hijacked Internet computers that have been set up to forward traffic, including spam and viruses, to other computers on the Internet. 
B)  piece of software code that inserts itself into a host or operating system to launch DoS attacks. 
C)  piece of code in a worm that spreads rapidly and exploits some known vulnerability. 
D)  coordinated network of computers that can scan and compromise other computers and launch DoS attacks. 
A)  collection of a few hundred hijacked Internet computers that have been set up to forward traffic, including spam and viruses, to other computers on the Internet. 
B)  piece of software code that inserts itself into a host or operating system to launch DoS attacks. 
C)  piece of code in a worm that spreads rapidly and exploits some known vulnerability. 
D)  coordinated network of computers that can scan and compromise other computers and launch DoS attacks.

Question 6

Validation is the assurance that online customers or trading partners cannot falsely deny their purchase or transaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Briefly describe nonrepudiation and its importance for EC and electronic transactions.

Accepted Answer

Nonrepudiation is assurance that an onli

Question 8

A generic term for malicious software is

Accepted Answer

A)  NOS. 
B)  ad-aware. 
C)  spynet. 
D)  malware. 
A)  NOS. 
B)  ad-aware. 
C)  spynet. 
D)  malware.

Question 9

An EC security strategy and program begins with

Accepted Answer

A)  the commitment and involvement of executive management. 
B)  layers of hardware and software defenses. 
C)  information security policies and training. 
D)  secure design of EC applications. 
A)  the commitment and involvement of executive management. 
B)  layers of hardware and software defenses. 
C)  information security policies and training. 
D)  secure design of EC applications.

Question 10

An attack on a website in which an attacker uses specialized software to send a flood of data packets to the target computer with the aim of overloading its resources best describes

Accepted Answer

A)  cyberraid. 
B)  denial-of-service attack. 
C)  cyberhijacking. 
D)  botnet infestation. 
A)  cyberraid. 
B)  denial-of-service attack. 
C)  cyberhijacking. 
D)  botnet infestation.

Question 11

A strategy that views EC security as the process of preventing and detecting unauthorized use of the organization's brand,identity,website,e-mail,information,or other asset and attempts to defraud the organization,its customers,and employees best describes

Accepted Answer

A)  feasibility assessment. 
B)  EC security strategy. 
C)  information systems security plan. 
D)  disaster recovery plan. 
A)  feasibility assessment. 
B)  EC security strategy. 
C)  information systems security plan. 
D)  disaster recovery plan.

Question 12

Girlfriend Trojans come to life when computer owners visit one of a number of online banking or e-commerce sites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A digital envelope is the combination of the encrypted original message and the digital signature,using the recipient's public key.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The CyberCop Portal analyzes and combats cyberthreats and vulnerabilities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Protection of the U.S.computer networks is in the hands of the Department of the Interior (DOI).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The process of determining what the authenticated entity is allowed to access and what operations it is allowed to perform is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  integrity. 
B)  availability. 
C)  authorization. 
D)  nonrepudiation. 
A)  integrity. 
B)  availability. 
C)  authorization. 
D)  nonrepudiation.

Question 17

A method of evaluating the security of a computer system or a network by simulating an attack from a malicious source best describes

Accepted Answer

A)  vulnerability assessment. 
B)  penetration test. 
C)  security breach. 
D)  cyber audit. 
A)  vulnerability assessment. 
B)  penetration test. 
C)  security breach. 
D)  cyber audit.

Question 18

Which of the following refers to the process of identifying,quantifying,and prioritizing the vulnerabilities in a system?

Accepted Answer

A)  vulnerability assessment 
B)  feasibility assessment 
C)  initial security report 
D)  certification audit 
A)  vulnerability assessment 
B)  feasibility assessment 
C)  initial security report 
D)  certification audit

Question 19

Due care in EC are those actions that a company is reasonably expected to take based on the risks affecting its business and online transactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A malicious hacker who may represent a serious problem for a corporation best describes a

Accepted Answer

A)  cyberspy. 
B)  cracker. 
C)  web surfer. 
D)  Internet commando. 
A)  cyberspy. 
B)  cracker. 
C)  web surfer. 
D)  Internet commando.

Define encryption.Identify five major benefits of encryption.

A summary of a message converted into a string of digits after the hash has been applied best describes

A program that appears to have a useful function but that contains a hidden function that presents a security risk best defines

________ refers to the e-markets for stolen information.

A botnet is a

Validation is the assurance that online customers or trading partners cannot falsely deny their purchase or transaction.

Briefly describe nonrepudiation and its importance for EC and electronic transactions.

A generic term for malicious software is

An EC security strategy and program begins with

An attack on a website in which an attacker uses specialized software to send a flood of data packets to the target computer with the aim of overloading its resources best describes

A strategy that views EC security as the process of preventing and detecting unauthorized use of the organization's brand,identity,website,e-mail,information,or other asset and attempts to defraud the organization,its customers,and employees best describes

Girlfriend Trojans come to life when computer owners visit one of a number of online banking or e-commerce sites.

A digital envelope is the combination of the encrypted original message and the digital signature,using the recipient's public key.

The CyberCop Portal analyzes and combats cyberthreats and vulnerabilities.

Protection of the U.S.computer networks is in the hands of the Department of the Interior (DOI).

The process of determining what the authenticated entity is allowed to access and what operations it is allowed to perform is known as

A method of evaluating the security of a computer system or a network by simulating an attack from a malicious source best describes

Which of the following refers to the process of identifying,quantifying,and prioritizing the vulnerabilities in a system?

Due care in EC are those actions that a company is reasonably expected to take based on the risks affecting its business and online transactions.

A malicious hacker who may represent a serious problem for a corporation best describes a

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Exam 9: E-Commerce Security and Fraud Protection

Define encryption.Identify five major benefits of encryption.

A summary of a message converted into a string of digits after the hash has been applied best describes

A program that appears to have a useful function but that contains a hidden function that presents a security risk best defines

________ refers to the e-markets for stolen information.

A botnet is a

Validation is the assurance that online customers or trading partners cannot falsely deny their purchase or transaction.

Briefly describe nonrepudiation and its importance for EC and electronic transactions.

A generic term for malicious software is

An EC security strategy and program begins with

An attack on a website in which an attacker uses specialized software to send a flood of data packets to the target computer with the aim of overloading its resources best describes

A strategy that views EC security as the process of preventing and detecting unauthorized use of the organization's brand,identity,website,e-mail,information,or other asset and attempts to defraud the organization,its customers,and employees best describes

Girlfriend Trojans come to life when computer owners visit one of a number of online banking or e-commerce sites.

A digital envelope is the combination of the encrypted original message and the digital signature,using the recipient's public key.

The CyberCop Portal analyzes and combats cyberthreats and vulnerabilities.

Protection of the U.S.computer networks is in the hands of the Department of the Interior (DOI).

The process of determining what the authenticated entity is allowed to access and what operations it is allowed to perform is known as

A method of evaluating the security of a computer system or a network by simulating an attack from a malicious source best describes

Which of the following refers to the process of identifying,quantifying,and prioritizing the vulnerabilities in a system?

Due care in EC are those actions that a company is reasonably expected to take based on the risks affecting its business and online transactions.

A malicious hacker who may represent a serious problem for a corporation best describes a

Overview of Electronic Commerce

E-Commerce: Mechanisms, Infrastructure, and Tools

Retailing in Electronic Commerce: Products and Services

B2B E-Commerce

Innovative EC Systems: From E-Government to E-Learning, collaborative Commerce, and C2C Commerce

Mobile Commerce and Ubiquitous Computing

Social Commerce

Marketing and Advertising in E-Commerce

Electronic Commerce Payment Systems

Order Fulfillment Along the Supply Chain and Other Ec Support Services

EC Strategy, Globalization, and Smes

Implementing EC Systems: From Justification to Successful Performance

E-Commerce: Regulatory, Ethical, and Social Environments

Launching a Successful Online Business and EC Projects

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