Question 1

A macro virus or macro worm is executed when the application object that contains the macro is opened or a particular procedure is executed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Access control is a mechanism that determines who can legitimately use a network resource.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Ninety-three percent of companies that suffer a significant data loss go out of business within 5 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Security functions or characteristics of digital signatures include all of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  a digital signature is the electronic equivalent of a personal signature, which can be forged. 
B)  digital signatures are based on public keys for authenticating the identity of the sender of a message or document. 
C)  digital signatures ensure that the original content of an electronic message or document is unchanged. 
D)  digital signatures are portable. 
A)  a digital signature is the electronic equivalent of a personal signature, which can be forged. 
B)  digital signatures are based on public keys for authenticating the identity of the sender of a message or document. 
C)  digital signatures ensure that the original content of an electronic message or document is unchanged. 
D)  digital signatures are portable.

Question 5

According to Sullivan (2011),vulnerabilities in IT and EC systems include each of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  poor application security. 
B)  weak boundary security. 
C)  lack of environmental support. 
D)  unencrypted communications. 
A)  poor application security. 
B)  weak boundary security. 
C)  lack of environmental support. 
D)  unencrypted communications.

Question 6

The protection of information systems against unauthorized access to or modification of information that is stored,processed,or being sent over a network is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  information assurance. 
B)  data integrity. 
C)  information integrity. 
D)  human firewall. 
A)  information assurance. 
B)  data integrity. 
C)  information integrity. 
D)  human firewall.

Question 7

________ is a crimeware technique used to steal the identity of target companies to get the identities of their customers.

Accepted Answer

A)  Spamming 
B)  Pretexting 
C)  Social engineering 
D)  Phishing 
A)  Spamming 
B)  Pretexting 
C)  Social engineering 
D)  Phishing

Question 8

Fingerprint scanners,facial recognition systems,and voice recognition are examples of ________ that recognize a person by some physical trait.

Accepted Answer

A)  biometric systems 
B)  human firewalls 
C)  intrusion detection systems 
D)  access control lists 
A)  biometric systems 
B)  human firewalls 
C)  intrusion detection systems 
D)  access control lists

Question 9

The Internet,or more specifically the Internet and network protocols,was never intended for use by untrusted users or components.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The key reasons why EC criminals cannot be stopped include each of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  sophisticated hackers use browsers to crack into Web sites. 
B)  strong EC security makes online shopping inconvenient and demanding on customers. 
C)  there is a lack of cooperation from credit card issuers and foreign ISPs. 
D)  online shoppers do not take necessary precautions to avoid becoming a victim. 
A)  sophisticated hackers use browsers to crack into Web sites. 
B)  strong EC security makes online shopping inconvenient and demanding on customers. 
C)  there is a lack of cooperation from credit card issuers and foreign ISPs. 
D)  online shoppers do not take necessary precautions to avoid becoming a victim.

Question 11

Advantages of virtual private networks include each of the following except

Accepted Answer

A)  they are less expensive than private leased lines because they use the public Internet to carry information. 
B)  they ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the data transmitted over the Internet without requiring encryption. 
C)  they can reduce communication costs dramatically because VPN equipment is cheaper than other remote solutions. 
D)  remote users can use broadband connections rather than make long distance calls to access an organization's private network. 
A)  they are less expensive than private leased lines because they use the public Internet to carry information. 
B)  they ensure the confidentiality and integrity of the data transmitted over the Internet without requiring encryption. 
C)  they can reduce communication costs dramatically because VPN equipment is cheaper than other remote solutions. 
D)  remote users can use broadband connections rather than make long distance calls to access an organization's private network.

Question 12

A honeypot is a production system that looks like it does real work,but acts as a decoy and is watched to study how network intrusions occur.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The success of an EC security strategy and program depends on the commitment and involvement of senior management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Computer security refers to the protection of data,networks,computer programs,computer power,and other elements of computerized information systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following refers to the assurance that access to data,the website,or other EC data service is timely,available,reliable,and restricted to authorized users?

Accepted Answer

A)  spontaneity 
B)  confidentiality 
C)  integrity 
D)  availability 
A)  spontaneity 
B)  confidentiality 
C)  integrity 
D)  availability

Question 16

Detection measures are actions that will make criminals abandon their idea of attacking a specific system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Splogs are software applications that have some degree of reactivity,autonomy,and adaptability.An agent is able to adapt itself based on changes occurring in its environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Seattle's Northwest Hospital and Medical Center was attacked by malware that was able to enter their network through a Windows flaw.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Spam and spyware are the most frequently used technical security attack methods used by cybercriminals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Network viruses can enter through unprotected ports and compromise the whole network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A macro virus or macro worm is executed when the application object that contains the macro is opened or a particular procedure is executed.

Access control is a mechanism that determines who can legitimately use a network resource.

Ninety-three percent of companies that suffer a significant data loss go out of business within 5 years.

Security functions or characteristics of digital signatures include all of the following except

According to Sullivan (2011),vulnerabilities in IT and EC systems include each of the following except

The protection of information systems against unauthorized access to or modification of information that is stored,processed,or being sent over a network is referred to as

________ is a crimeware technique used to steal the identity of target companies to get the identities of their customers.

Fingerprint scanners,facial recognition systems,and voice recognition are examples of ________ that recognize a person by some physical trait.

The Internet,or more specifically the Internet and network protocols,was never intended for use by untrusted users or components.

The key reasons why EC criminals cannot be stopped include each of the following except

Advantages of virtual private networks include each of the following except

A honeypot is a production system that looks like it does real work,but acts as a decoy and is watched to study how network intrusions occur.

The success of an EC security strategy and program depends on the commitment and involvement of senior management.

Computer security refers to the protection of data,networks,computer programs,computer power,and other elements of computerized information systems.

Which of the following refers to the assurance that access to data,the website,or other EC data service is timely,available,reliable,and restricted to authorized users?

Detection measures are actions that will make criminals abandon their idea of attacking a specific system.

Splogs are software applications that have some degree of reactivity,autonomy,and adaptability.An agent is able to adapt itself based on changes occurring in its environment.

Seattle's Northwest Hospital and Medical Center was attacked by malware that was able to enter their network through a Windows flaw.

Spam and spyware are the most frequently used technical security attack methods used by cybercriminals.

Network viruses can enter through unprotected ports and compromise the whole network.

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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A macro virus or macro worm is executed when the application object that contains the macro is opened or a particular procedure is executed.

Access control is a mechanism that determines who can legitimately use a network resource.

Ninety-three percent of companies that suffer a significant data loss go out of business within 5 years.

Security functions or characteristics of digital signatures include all of the following except

According to Sullivan (2011),vulnerabilities in IT and EC systems include each of the following except

The protection of information systems against unauthorized access to or modification of information that is stored,processed,or being sent over a network is referred to as

________ is a crimeware technique used to steal the identity of target companies to get the identities of their customers.

Fingerprint scanners,facial recognition systems,and voice recognition are examples of ________ that recognize a person by some physical trait.

The Internet,or more specifically the Internet and network protocols,was never intended for use by untrusted users or components.

The key reasons why EC criminals cannot be stopped include each of the following except

Advantages of virtual private networks include each of the following except

A honeypot is a production system that looks like it does real work,but acts as a decoy and is watched to study how network intrusions occur.

The success of an EC security strategy and program depends on the commitment and involvement of senior management.

Computer security refers to the protection of data,networks,computer programs,computer power,and other elements of computerized information systems.

Which of the following refers to the assurance that access to data,the website,or other EC data service is timely,available,reliable,and restricted to authorized users?

Detection measures are actions that will make criminals abandon their idea of attacking a specific system.

Splogs are software applications that have some degree of reactivity,autonomy,and adaptability.An agent is able to adapt itself based on changes occurring in its environment.

Seattle's Northwest Hospital and Medical Center was attacked by malware that was able to enter their network through a Windows flaw.

Spam and spyware are the most frequently used technical security attack methods used by cybercriminals.

Network viruses can enter through unprotected ports and compromise the whole network.

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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