Question 1

Which type of security is specifically concerned with computers or devices that are part of a network infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Host security 
B)  Server security 
C)  Computer security 
D)  Network security

Question 2

What type of malicious procedure involves using sniffing tools to capture network communications to intercept confidential information or gather credentials that can be used to extend the attack?

Accepted Answer

A)  eavesdropping 
B)  overflowing 
C)  injecting 
D)  capturing

Question 3

When a computer hacker uses multiple compromised computers to carry out a DDOS attack,the compromised computers are usually referred to as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  viruses 
B)  zombies 
C)  macros 
D)  cyborgs

Question 4

Whitelisting allows only approved programs to run on a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Match each item with a statement below.
-A program that disguises itself as a useful program and can install a backdoor or rootkit on a computer

Accepted Answer

A) botnet 
B) rootkit 
C) Trojan 
D) Ping of Death 
E) DoS
F)Man-in-the-Middle
G)keyloggers
H)malware
I)virus
J)ransomware

Question 6

What is spyware and how does it operate?

Accepted Answer

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Question 7

Match each item with a statement below.
-Attackers inject themselves between two parties or systems communicating with one another

Accepted Answer

A) botnet 
B) rootkit 
C) Trojan 
D) Ping of Death 
E) DoS
F)Man-in-the-Middle
G)keyloggers
H)malware
I)virus
J)ransomware

Question 8

What is a DDoS attack?

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Match each item with a statement below.
-Malicious program that attaches itself to a file or another program

Accepted Answer

A) botnet 
B) rootkit 
C) Trojan 
D) Ping of Death 
E) DoS
F)Man-in-the-Middle
G)keyloggers
H)malware
I)virus
J)ransomware

Question 10

Describe the basic function and creation process of a macro virus.

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Question 11

A DDoS attack is launched against a host from a single server or workstation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A computer hacker may use a phishing e-mail to lure a user into following a malicious link.What type of technique is being used by the computer hacker?

Accepted Answer

A)  mail fraud 
B)  heuristics 
C)  ransoming 
D)  social engineering

Question 13

Match each item with a statement below.
-Hardware devices or software that can be used to capture keystrokes on a computer

Accepted Answer

A) botnet 
B) rootkit 
C) Trojan 
D) Ping of Death 
E) DoS
F)Man-in-the-Middle
G)keyloggers
H)malware
I)virus
J)ransomware

Question 14

Which term best describes a hash or code pattern that antivirus software companies use to compare known viruses to every file on a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  signatures 
B)  heuristics 
C)  macros 
D)  bots

Question 15

What type of attack is occurring when an attacker places themselves between two parties and manipulates messages being passed back and forth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Man-in-the-Middle 
B)  Ping of Death 
C)  Middle-Capture 
D)  DDOS

Question 16

The virus signature file is maintained by what type of software?

Accepted Answer

A)  antivirus 
B)  keylogger 
C)  remote control 
D)  firewall

Question 17

Explain how the two different types of keyloggers are used?

Accepted Answer

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Question 18

Which of the following physical security methods provides the ability to secure a company's assets and document any individuals physical time of entry?

Accepted Answer

A)  rotary locks 
B)  combination locks 
C)  card access 
D)  deadbolt locks

Question 19

How do Trojan programs operate?

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

What is the difference between spyware and adware?

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Exam 3: Network and Computer Attacks

Which type of security is specifically concerned with computers or devices that are part of a network infrastructure?

What type of malicious procedure involves using sniffing tools to capture network communications to intercept confidential information or gather credentials that can be used to extend the attack?

When a computer hacker uses multiple compromised computers to carry out a DDOS attack,the compromised computers are usually referred to as which of the following?

Whitelisting allows only approved programs to run on a computer.

Match each item with a statement below. -A program that disguises itself as a useful program and can install a backdoor or rootkit on a computer

What is spyware and how does it operate?

Match each item with a statement below. -Attackers inject themselves between two parties or systems communicating with one another

What is a DDoS attack?

Match each item with a statement below. -Malicious program that attaches itself to a file or another program

Describe the basic function and creation process of a macro virus.

A DDoS attack is launched against a host from a single server or workstation.

A computer hacker may use a phishing e-mail to lure a user into following a malicious link.What type of technique is being used by the computer hacker?

Match each item with a statement below. -Hardware devices or software that can be used to capture keystrokes on a computer

Which term best describes a hash or code pattern that antivirus software companies use to compare known viruses to every file on a computer?

What type of attack is occurring when an attacker places themselves between two parties and manipulates messages being passed back and forth?

The virus signature file is maintained by what type of software?

Explain how the two different types of keyloggers are used?

Which of the following physical security methods provides the ability to secure a company's assets and document any individuals physical time of entry?

How do Trojan programs operate?

What is the difference between spyware and adware?