Question 1

A Trojan horse abuses email systems to send unsolicited email to large numbers of people.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Which of the following is true of a virus signature?

Accepted Answer

A) It quarantines the virus present in a system. 
B) It indicates the presence of a specific virus in a system. 
C) It temporarily stops the activities of a detected virus. 
D) It deletes a detected virus completely. 
A) It quarantines the virus present in a system. 
B) It indicates the presence of a specific virus in a system. 
C) It temporarily stops the activities of a detected virus. 
D) It deletes a detected virus completely. B

Question 3

Which of the following statements best describes the export phase of an advanced persistent threat?

Accepted Answer

A) The data captured by an attacker is sent to the attacker's home base for analysis. 
B) An attacker establishes a computer program that bypasses security mechanisms. 
C) An attacker is ready to access compromised systems and capture information. 
D) The valid user credentials gathered by an attacker is used to install backdoors for distributing malware. 
A) The data captured by an attacker is sent to the attacker's home base for analysis. 
B) An attacker establishes a computer program that bypasses security mechanisms. 
C) An attacker is ready to access compromised systems and capture information. 
D) The valid user credentials gathered by an attacker is used to install backdoors for distributing malware. A

Question 4

A _____ is used by attackers to execute files,access logs,monitor user activity,and change a computer's configuration.

Accepted Answer

A) scareware 
B) patch 
C) rootkit 
D) worm 
A) scareware 
B) patch 
C) rootkit 
D) worm

Question 5

Which of the following is true of spam?

Accepted Answer

A) Spam is a type of attack with which a hacker takes over computers via the Internet and causes them to flood a target site with demands for data and other small tasks. 
B) Spam is a program in which malicious code is hidden inside a seemingly harmless program. 
C) Spam is a set of programs that enables its user to gain administrator-level access to a computer without the end user's consent or knowledge. 
D) Spam is an extremely inexpensive method of marketing used by many legitimate organizations. 
A) Spam is a type of attack with which a hacker takes over computers via the Internet and causes them to flood a target site with demands for data and other small tasks. 
B) Spam is a program in which malicious code is hidden inside a seemingly harmless program. 
C) Spam is a set of programs that enables its user to gain administrator-level access to a computer without the end user's consent or knowledge. 
D) Spam is an extremely inexpensive method of marketing used by many legitimate organizations.

Question 6

Which of the following defines computer forensics?

Accepted Answer

A) It is a discipline that combines elements of law and computer science to identify,collect,examine,and preserve data from computer systems,networks,and storage devices. 
B) It evaluates an organization's security policy. 
C) It detects viruses in a computer system and quarantines them. 
D) It is the software and/or hardware that monitors system and network resources and notifies network security personnel when it detects network traffic that attempts to circumvent the security measures of a networked computer environment. 
A) It is a discipline that combines elements of law and computer science to identify,collect,examine,and preserve data from computer systems,networks,and storage devices. 
B) It evaluates an organization's security policy. 
C) It detects viruses in a computer system and quarantines them. 
D) It is the software and/or hardware that monitors system and network resources and notifies network security personnel when it detects network traffic that attempts to circumvent the security measures of a networked computer environment.

Question 7

_____ is the unintended access of sensitive data by unauthorized individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) A risk exportation 
B) A data breach 
C) Cyberterrorism 
D) Rifting 
A) A risk exportation 
B) A data breach 
C) Cyberterrorism 
D) Rifting

Question 8

Identify a true statement about the bring your own device (BYOD)business policy.

Accepted Answer

A) It can improve employee productivity. 
B) It can provide data security. 
C) It creates a bug-free environment. 
D) It enhances employee interaction. 
A) It can improve employee productivity. 
B) It can provide data security. 
C) It creates a bug-free environment. 
D) It enhances employee interaction.

Question 9

Identify the attack in which a malicious hacker floods a target site with demands for data and other small tasks.

Accepted Answer

A) Distributed denial-of-service 
B) Smishing 
C) Logic bomb 
D) Phishing 
A) Distributed denial-of-service 
B) Smishing 
C) Logic bomb 
D) Phishing

Question 10

The additional security option,used for credit card transactions,that keeps track of a customer's historical shopping patterns and notes deviations from the norm is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) transaction incognito mode 
B) transaction identification code 
C) transaction-spam control software 
D) transaction-risk scoring software 
A) transaction incognito mode 
B) transaction identification code 
C) transaction-spam control software 
D) transaction-risk scoring software

Question 11

_____ is the abuse of email systems to send unsolicited email to large numbers of people.

Accepted Answer

A) Cyberespionage 
B) Spam 
C) Phishing 
D) Smishing 
A) Cyberespionage 
B) Spam 
C) Phishing 
D) Smishing

Question 12

What are the characteristics of a good antivirus software?

Accepted Answer

A good antivirus software checks vital s

Question 13

Explain the different phases of an advanced persistent threat (APT).

Accepted Answer

An advanced persistent threat (APT)attac

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of the discovery phase of an advanced persistent threat?

Accepted Answer

A) An intruder gains useful information about the target. 
B) An intruder establishes a computer program that bypasses security mechanisms. 
C) An intruder is ready to access compromised systems and capture information. 
D) An intruder gathers valid user credentials and installs backdoors for distributing malware. 
A) An intruder gains useful information about the target. 
B) An intruder establishes a computer program that bypasses security mechanisms. 
C) An intruder is ready to access compromised systems and capture information. 
D) An intruder gathers valid user credentials and installs backdoors for distributing malware.

Question 15

Those who capture trade secrets and attempt to gain an unfair competitive advantage are known as _____.

Accepted Answer

A) white hat hackers 
B) hacktivists 
C) industrial spies 
D) black hat hackers 
A) white hat hackers 
B) hacktivists 
C) industrial spies 
D) black hat hackers

Question 16

Which of the following statements defines an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

Accepted Answer

A) An IDS is a discipline that combines elements of law and computer science to identify,collect,examine,and preserve data from computer systems,networks,and storage devices. 
B) An IDS evaluates an organization's security policy. 
C) An IDS indicates the presence of a specific virus. 
D) An IDS is software and/or hardware that monitors system and network resources for breaches. 
A) An IDS is a discipline that combines elements of law and computer science to identify,collect,examine,and preserve data from computer systems,networks,and storage devices. 
B) An IDS evaluates an organization's security policy. 
C) An IDS indicates the presence of a specific virus. 
D) An IDS is software and/or hardware that monitors system and network resources for breaches.

Question 17

Explain the need for a security audit in an organization.

Accepted Answer

A security audit evaluates whether an or

Question 18

A rootkit can be disinfected without formatting the hard disk or reinstalling the operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following statements is true about worms?

Accepted Answer

A) They abuse email systems to send unsolicited email to large numbers of people. 
B) They allow hackers to destroy hard drives,corrupt files,and steal passwords by recording keystrokes and transmitting them to a server operated by a third party. 
C) They insert unwanted words,numbers,or phrases into documents or alter command functions in an infected document. 
D) They propagate without human intervention,often sending copies of themselves to other computers by email. 
A) They abuse email systems to send unsolicited email to large numbers of people. 
B) They allow hackers to destroy hard drives,corrupt files,and steal passwords by recording keystrokes and transmitting them to a server operated by a third party. 
C) They insert unwanted words,numbers,or phrases into documents or alter command functions in an infected document. 
D) They propagate without human intervention,often sending copies of themselves to other computers by email.

Question 20

_____ serves as a clearinghouse for information on new viruses,worms,and other computer security topics.

Accepted Answer

A) United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) 
B) United States Computer Query Emergency Team (US-CQET) 
C) United States Computer Emergency Encryption Team (US-CEET) 
D) United States Computer Emergency Authority Team (US-CEAT) 
A) United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) 
B) United States Computer Query Emergency Team (US-CQET) 
C) United States Computer Emergency Encryption Team (US-CEET) 
D) United States Computer Emergency Authority Team (US-CEAT)

A Trojan horse abuses email systems to send unsolicited email to large numbers of people.

Which of the following is true of a virus signature?

Which of the following statements best describes the export phase of an advanced persistent threat?

A _____ is used by attackers to execute files,access logs,monitor user activity,and change a computer's configuration.

Which of the following is true of spam?

Which of the following defines computer forensics?

_____ is the unintended access of sensitive data by unauthorized individuals.

Identify a true statement about the bring your own device (BYOD)business policy.

Identify the attack in which a malicious hacker floods a target site with demands for data and other small tasks.

The additional security option,used for credit card transactions,that keeps track of a customer's historical shopping patterns and notes deviations from the norm is _____.

_____ is the abuse of email systems to send unsolicited email to large numbers of people.

What are the characteristics of a good antivirus software?

Explain the different phases of an advanced persistent threat (APT).

Which of the following statements is true of the discovery phase of an advanced persistent threat?

Those who capture trade secrets and attempt to gain an unfair competitive advantage are known as _____.

Which of the following statements defines an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

Explain the need for a security audit in an organization.

A rootkit can be disinfected without formatting the hard disk or reinstalling the operating system.

Which of the following statements is true about worms?

_____ serves as a clearinghouse for information on new viruses,worms,and other computer security topics.

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Exam 11: Cybercrime and It Security

A Trojan horse abuses email systems to send unsolicited email to large numbers of people.

Which of the following is true of a virus signature?

Which of the following statements best describes the export phase of an advanced persistent threat?

A _____ is used by attackers to execute files,access logs,monitor user activity,and change a computer's configuration.

Which of the following is true of spam?

Which of the following defines computer forensics?

_____ is the unintended access of sensitive data by unauthorized individuals.

Identify a true statement about the bring your own device (BYOD)business policy.

Identify the attack in which a malicious hacker floods a target site with demands for data and other small tasks.

The additional security option,used for credit card transactions,that keeps track of a customer's historical shopping patterns and notes deviations from the norm is _____.

_____ is the abuse of email systems to send unsolicited email to large numbers of people.

What are the characteristics of a good antivirus software?

Explain the different phases of an advanced persistent threat (APT).

Which of the following statements is true of the discovery phase of an advanced persistent threat?

Those who capture trade secrets and attempt to gain an unfair competitive advantage are known as _____.

Which of the following statements defines an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

Explain the need for a security audit in an organization.

A rootkit can be disinfected without formatting the hard disk or reinstalling the operating system.

Which of the following statements is true about worms?

_____ serves as a clearinghouse for information on new viruses,worms,and other computer security topics.

Managers: Key to Information Technology Results

Strategic Planning

Project Management

Business Process and It Outsourcing

Corporate and It Governance

Collaboration Tools

E-Commerce

Enterprise Systems

Business Intelligence and Big Data

Knowledge Management

Ethical, legal, and Social Issues of Information Technology

Filters