Question 1

________-control software monitors and records computer transactions as they happen,so they can be traced and identify suspicious computer activity after the fact.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________-control software monitors and records computer transactions...

Question 2

A virus that is programmed to destroy PC files on a specific date is known as what kind of virus?

Accepted Answer

A) botnet 
B) macro virus 
C) time bomb 
D) spyware

Question 3

An encryption ________ is the secret numerical code a user will utilize to encrypt a message.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An encryption ________ is the secret numerical...

Question 4

What is the name of an application program that gathers user information and sends it to someone through the Internet?

Accepted Answer

A) worm 
B) spybot 
C) logic bomb 
D) botnet

Question 5

The typical computer criminal is a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) young hacker. 
B) trusted employee with no criminal record. 
C) trusted employee with a long, but secret criminal record. 
D) experienced hacker.

Question 6

An account that has additional access privileges is known as a system ________ account.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An account that has additional access privileges...

Question 7

Placing a phone call pretending to be someone else,in order to trick someone into doing something is also known as

Accepted Answer

A) phishing. 
B) identity theft. 
C) spoofing. 
D) hacking.

Question 8

Match the Act on the left to the appropriate explanation on the right.
-Communications Decency Act

Accepted Answer

A) created as a result of the first headline-making worm 
B) declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court 
C) used to arrest a student for writing to crack an Adobe product 
D) defines what kinds of communications are legal online 
E) created in 2001 as a response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
F)provides almost instant information on crimes and criminals

Question 9

The NSA has invested heavily in ________,a program to secure electronic communication from eavesdroppers while enabling the U.S.government to intercept CE signals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The NSA has invested heavily in ________,a...

Question 10

In 2000 the U.S.government found Microsoft guilty of operating a monopoly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match the Act on the left to the appropriate explanation on the right.
-USA Patriot Act

Accepted Answer

A) created as a result of the first headline-making worm 
B) declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court 
C) used to arrest a student for writing to crack an Adobe product 
D) defines what kinds of communications are legal online 
E) created in 2001 as a response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
F)provides almost instant information on crimes and criminals

Question 12

The name for harassment on the Internet is

Accepted Answer

A) cyberstalking. 
B) cyberpersecution. 
C) cyberdenigration. 
D) cyberhounding.

Question 13

Security procedures eliminate all risks to computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

According to the FBI,how much identity theft begins with email?

Accepted Answer

A) all 
B) one-half 
C) one-quarter 
D) two-thirds

Question 15

Match the Act on the left to the appropriate explanation on the right.
-Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

Accepted Answer

A) created as a result of the first headline-making worm 
B) declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court 
C) used to arrest a student for writing to crack an Adobe product 
D) defines what kinds of communications are legal online 
E) created in 2001 as a response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001
F)provides almost instant information on crimes and criminals

Question 16

A programmed attack that destroys data files if a programmer is ever terminated is an example of what kind of Trojan horse?

Accepted Answer

A) logic bomb 
B) Code Red 
C) Melissa 
D) spybot

Question 17

What is a complex system that takes on nearly complete responsibility for a task eliminating the need for human input,verification,or decision making?

Accepted Answer

A) autonomous system 
B) robotic system 
C) smart system 
D) independent system

Question 18

Creating strong computer security to prevent computer crime usually simultaneously helps protect privacy rights.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A(n)________ can shield electronic equipment from power spikes.

Accepted Answer

A) encryption program 
B) surge protector 
C) firewall 
D) power supply

Question 20

Theft of computers is most common for desktop computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 10: Computer Security and Risks

________-control software monitors and records computer transactions as they happen,so they can be traced and identify suspicious computer activity after the fact.

A virus that is programmed to destroy PC files on a specific date is known as what kind of virus?

An encryption ________ is the secret numerical code a user will utilize to encrypt a message.

What is the name of an application program that gathers user information and sends it to someone through the Internet?

The typical computer criminal is a(n)

An account that has additional access privileges is known as a system ________ account.

Placing a phone call pretending to be someone else,in order to trick someone into doing something is also known as

Match the Act on the left to the appropriate explanation on the right. -Communications Decency Act

The NSA has invested heavily in ________,a program to secure electronic communication from eavesdroppers while enabling the U.S.government to intercept CE signals.

In 2000 the U.S.government found Microsoft guilty of operating a monopoly.

Match the Act on the left to the appropriate explanation on the right. -USA Patriot Act

The name for harassment on the Internet is

Security procedures eliminate all risks to computers.

According to the FBI,how much identity theft begins with email?

Match the Act on the left to the appropriate explanation on the right. -Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

A programmed attack that destroys data files if a programmer is ever terminated is an example of what kind of Trojan horse?

What is a complex system that takes on nearly complete responsibility for a task eliminating the need for human input,verification,or decision making?

Creating strong computer security to prevent computer crime usually simultaneously helps protect privacy rights.

A(n) ________ can shield electronic equipment from power spikes.

Theft of computers is most common for desktop computers.