Exam 9: Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

A(n) ________ virus runs a program that searches for common types of data files, compresses them, and makes them unusable.

A stealth virus is designed to infect multiple file types to fool the antivirus software.

A denial-of-service attack can be used to deny hackers access to a computer system.

A(n) ________ backup backs up only the files on a computer that have changed since the last time a backup was performed.

________ alarm software is an inexpensive theft deterrent for mobile devices.

An encryption virus replicates itself onto a hard drive's master boot record.

During the process of ________, antivirus software records key attributes about the files on your computer and keeps these statistics in a safe place on your hard drive.

Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. grey-hat hacker II. black-hat hacker III. cyberloafing IV. social engineering V. white-hat hacker

________ is a program that gathers information about your surfing habits without your knowledge.

You should use the same password for each system or website you need to access.

When malicious code is planted on your computer and alters your browser's ability to find web addresses, it is known as ________.

Rules for creating passwords include all of the following EXCEPT ________.

________ is malware that tries to convince you that your computer is infected with a virus.

Using your computer for non-work activities while you are being paid to work is known as ________.

Viruses, adware and spyware are referred to collectively as ________.

A(n) ________ can help block unwanted, unsolicited e-mail.

A macro virus is a virus that is attached to a file such as a Word document or Excel workbook.

A packet analyzer is a program that can enable a hacker to do all of the following EXCEPT ________.

A(n) ________ virus is designed to infect multiple file types in an effort to fool antivirus software.

CAPTCHA is ________.