Question 1

____ access systems use physical objects for identification purposes and they are frequently used to control access to facilities and computer systems.

Accepted Answer

A) Touch object 
B) Possessed object 
C) Two-factor 
D) Biometric

Question 2

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 9-2 Fernando has been having problems with his computer. He takes it to his local computer repair shop to be checked and finds out that his computer has a number of malware that he was not even aware of. The technician tells Fernando that his computer has a ____, which might have gotten into Fernando's computer when he downloaded a free computer game from the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) spider 
B) bot 
C) virus 
D) spam

Question 3

____________________ is a way of temporarily converting data into a form, known as a cipher, that cannot easily be understood in order to protect that data from being viewed by unauthorized people.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ is a way of temporarily converting...

Question 4

____ uses a single secret key to both encrypt and decrypt the file or message.

Accepted Answer

A) Private key encryption 
B) Asymmetric key encryption 
C) Public key encryption 
D) Synchronous key encryption

Question 5

____, the most commonly used type of possessed knowledge, are secret words or character combinations associated with an individual.

Accepted Answer

A) Usernames 
B) PINs 
C) Passwords 
D) Codes

Question 6

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA)enables all Americans to get a free copy of their credit report, upon request, each year from the three major consumer credit bureaus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A type of computer infection occurs when a hacker breaches a computer system in order to delete data, change data, modify programs, or otherwise alter the data and programs located there. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A booming area of computer crime involves online fraud, theft, scams, and related activities collectively referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) e-cons 
B) e-scams 
C) dot frauds 
D) dot cons

Question 9

Computer crime is sometimes referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) hacking 
B) cybercrime 
C) cyberstalking 
D) spoofing

Question 10

Many Internet security concerns today can be categorized as cybercrimes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

How does a virtual private network (VPN)provide security?

Accepted Answer

The answer of How does a virtual private network (VPN)provide...

Question 12

A computer that is controlled by a hacker or other computer criminal is referred to as a(n)botherder or zombie computer. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Spear phishing e-mails are directly targeted to a specific individual and typically appear to come from an organization or person that the targeted individual has an association with. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A ____ provides a secure private tunnel from the user's computer through the Internet to another destination and is most often used to provide remote employees with secure access to a company network.

Accepted Answer

A) laptop private network 
B) USB private network 
C) tunnel private network 
D) virtual private network

Question 15

Cuts or other changes to a finger may prevent access via a(n)keystroke reader . _________________________

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A group of bots that are controlled by one individual and can work together in a coordinated fashion is called a(n)____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A group of bots that are controlled...

Question 17

Repeated threats or other harassment carried out online between adults is referred to as ____.

Accepted Answer

A) cyberstalking 
B) computer sabotage 
C) cyberterrorism 
D) phishing

Question 18

A ____ is a security system that essentially creates a wall between a computer or network and the Internet in order to protect against unauthorized access.

Accepted Answer

A) Trojan horse 
B) firewall 
C) hub 
D) bridge

Question 19

It is important to select strong passwords and change them frequently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

____________________ access refers to individuals gaining access to a computer, network, file, or other resource without permission.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ access refers to individuals gaining access...

Exam 4: Network and Internet Security

____ access systems use physical objects for identification purposes and they are frequently used to control access to facilities and computer systems.

____________________ is a way of temporarily converting data into a form, known as a cipher, that cannot easily be understood in order to protect that data from being viewed by unauthorized people.

____ uses a single secret key to both encrypt and decrypt the file or message.

____, the most commonly used type of possessed knowledge, are secret words or character combinations associated with an individual.

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA)enables all Americans to get a free copy of their credit report, upon request, each year from the three major consumer credit bureaus.

A type of computer infection occurs when a hacker breaches a computer system in order to delete data, change data, modify programs, or otherwise alter the data and programs located there. _________________________

A booming area of computer crime involves online fraud, theft, scams, and related activities collectively referred to as ____.

Computer crime is sometimes referred to as ____.

Many Internet security concerns today can be categorized as cybercrimes.

How does a virtual private network (VPN)provide security?

A computer that is controlled by a hacker or other computer criminal is referred to as a(n)botherder or zombie computer. _________________________

Spear phishing e-mails are directly targeted to a specific individual and typically appear to come from an organization or person that the targeted individual has an association with. _________________________

A ____ provides a secure private tunnel from the user's computer through the Internet to another destination and is most often used to provide remote employees with secure access to a company network.

Cuts or other changes to a finger may prevent access via a(n)keystroke reader . _________________________

A group of bots that are controlled by one individual and can work together in a coordinated fashion is called a(n)____________________.

Repeated threats or other harassment carried out online between adults is referred to as ____.

A ____ is a security system that essentially creates a wall between a computer or network and the Internet in order to protect against unauthorized access.

It is important to select strong passwords and change them frequently.

____________________ access refers to individuals gaining access to a computer, network, file, or other resource without permission.