Question 1

__________ assures that systems work promptly and service is not denied to authorized users.

Accepted Answer

A) Integrity 
B) Availability 
C) System integrity 
D) Data confidentiality

Question 2

__________ is the use of mathematical algorithms to transform data into a form that is not readily intelligible, in which the transformation and subsequent recovery of the data depend on an algorithm and zero or more encryption keys.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ is the use of mathematical algorithms...

Question 3

The emphasis in dealing with passive attacks is on prevention rather than detection.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

X.800 defines _________ as a service that is provided by a protocol layer of communicating open systems and that ensures adequate security of the systems or of data transfers.

Accepted Answer

A) replay 
B) integrity 
C) authenticity 
D) security service

Question 5

Patient allergy information is an example of an asset with a moderate requirement for integrity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A loss of confidentiality is the unauthorized modification or destruction of information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Viruses and worms are two examples of software attacks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The common technique for masking contents of messages or other information traffic so that opponents, even if they captured the message, could not extract the information from the message is _________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of The common technique for masking contents of...

Question 9

_________ is the insertion of bits into gaps in a data stream to frustrate traffic analysis attempts.

Accepted Answer

A) Notarization 
B) Authentication exchange 
C) Routing control 
D) Traffic padding

Question 10

_________ is a variety of mechanisms used to assure the integrity of a data unit or stream of data units.

Accepted Answer

A) Data integrity 
B) Authentication exchange 
C) Trusted functionality 
D) Event detection

Question 11

_________ security consists of measures to deter, prevent, detect, and correct security violations that involve the transmission of information.

Accepted Answer

A) Computer 
B) Internet 
C) Intranet 
D) Network

Question 12

A possible danger that might exploit a vulnerability, a _________ is a potential for violation of security which exists when there is a circumstance, capability, action, or event that could breach security and cause harm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A possible danger that might exploit a...

Question 13

Active attacks can be subdivided into four categories: replay, modification of messages, denial of service, and __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Active attacks can be subdivided into four...

Question 14

Information access threats exploit service flaws in computers to inhibit use by legitimate users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An intelligent act that is a deliberate attempt to evade security services and violate the security policy of a system is an __________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of An intelligent act that is a deliberate...

Question 16

There are clear boundaries between network security and internet security.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Student grade information is an asset whose confidentiality is considered to be highly important by students and, in the United States, the release of such information is regulated by the __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Student grade information is an asset whose...

Question 18

Three key objectives that are at the heart of computer security are: confidentiality, availability, and _________ .

Accepted Answer

The answer of Three key objectives that are at the...

Question 19

The __________ service addresses the security concerns raised by denial-of-service attacks.

Accepted Answer

A) event detection 
B) integrity 
C) availability 
D) routing control

Question 20

Data origin authentication provides protection against the duplication or modification of data units.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 1: Introduction

__________ assures that systems work promptly and service is not denied to authorized users.

__________ is the use of mathematical algorithms to transform data into a form that is not readily intelligible, in which the transformation and subsequent recovery of the data depend on an algorithm and zero or more encryption keys.

The emphasis in dealing with passive attacks is on prevention rather than detection.

X.800 defines _________ as a service that is provided by a protocol layer of communicating open systems and that ensures adequate security of the systems or of data transfers.

Patient allergy information is an example of an asset with a moderate requirement for integrity.

A loss of confidentiality is the unauthorized modification or destruction of information.

Viruses and worms are two examples of software attacks.

The common technique for masking contents of messages or other information traffic so that opponents, even if they captured the message, could not extract the information from the message is _________ .

_________ is the insertion of bits into gaps in a data stream to frustrate traffic analysis attempts.

_________ is a variety of mechanisms used to assure the integrity of a data unit or stream of data units.

_________ security consists of measures to deter, prevent, detect, and correct security violations that involve the transmission of information.

A possible danger that might exploit a vulnerability, a _________ is a potential for violation of security which exists when there is a circumstance, capability, action, or event that could breach security and cause harm.

Active attacks can be subdivided into four categories: replay, modification of messages, denial of service, and __________ .

Information access threats exploit service flaws in computers to inhibit use by legitimate users.

An intelligent act that is a deliberate attempt to evade security services and violate the security policy of a system is an __________ .

There are clear boundaries between network security and internet security.

Student grade information is an asset whose confidentiality is considered to be highly important by students and, in the United States, the release of such information is regulated by the __________.

Three key objectives that are at the heart of computer security are: confidentiality, availability, and _________ .

The __________ service addresses the security concerns raised by denial-of-service attacks.

Data origin authentication provides protection against the duplication or modification of data units.

__________ assures that systems work promptly and service is not denied to authorized users. 

__________ is the use of mathematical algorithms to transform data into a form that is not readily intelligible, in which the transformation and subsequent recovery of the data depend on an algorithm and zero or more encryption keys. 

X.800 defines _________ as a service that is provided by a protocol layer of communicating open systems and that ensures adequate security of the systems or of data transfers. 

The common technique for masking contents of messages or other information traffic so that opponents, even if they captured the message, could not extract the information from the message is _________ . 

_________ is the insertion of bits into gaps in a data stream to frustrate traffic analysis attempts. 

_________ is a variety of mechanisms used to assure the integrity of a data unit or stream of data units. 

_________ security consists of measures to deter, prevent, detect, and correct security violations that involve the transmission of information. 

A possible danger that might exploit a vulnerability, a _________ is a potential for violation of security which exists when there is a circumstance, capability, action, or event that could breach security and cause harm. 

Active attacks can be subdivided into four categories: replay, modification of messages, denial of service, and __________ . 

An intelligent act that is a deliberate attempt to evade security services and violate the security policy of a system is an __________ . 

Student grade information is an asset whose confidentiality is considered to be highly important by students and, in the United States, the release of such information is regulated by the __________. 

Three key objectives that are at the heart of computer security are: confidentiality, availability, and _________ . 

The __________ service addresses the security concerns raised by denial-of-service attacks. 