Question 1

_____ encryption usually works better for public networks,such as the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) Symmetric 
B) Asymmetric 
C) Synchronous 
D) Asynchronous

Question 2

_____ can interfere with users' control of their computers,through such methods as installing additional software and redirecting Web browsers.

Accepted Answer

A) Kernel 
B) Spyware 
C) Spam 
D) Jira

Question 3

_________ is a software feature that erases the screen and signs the user off automatically after a specified length of inactivity.

Accepted Answer

A) Terminal resource security 
B) Virtual private network 
C) Data encryption 
D) Signature analysis

Question 4

To ensure confidentiality,accuracy,and integrity of data,a level 2 security system protects _____.

Accepted Answer

A) back-end systems 
B) simple systems 
C) complex systems 
D) front-end systems

Question 5

A _____ travels from computer to computer in a network but it does not usually erase data.

Accepted Answer

A) worm 
B) virus 
C) Trojan horse 
D) logic bomb

Question 6

The cost of setting up a virtual private network (VPN)is usually high.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the McCumber cube?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the McCumber cube?...

Question 8

In data encryption,the https indicates a safe HTTP connection over _____.

Accepted Answer

A) Secure Sockets Layer 
B) Transport Layer Security 
C) User Datagram Protocol 
D) Transmission Control Protocol

Question 9

Spoofing is sending fraudulent e-mails that seem to come from legitimate sources,such as a bank or university.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Similar to phishing,_____ is directing Internet users to fraudulent Web sites with the intention of stealing their personal information,such as Social Security numbers,passwords,bank account numbers,and credit card numbers.

Accepted Answer

A) sniffing 
B) screening 
C) pharming 
D) cybersquatting

Question 11

_____ security measures primarily control access to computers and networks,and they include devices for securing computers and peripherals from theft.

Accepted Answer

A) Nonbiometric 
B) Physiological 
C) Biometric 
D) Physical

Question 12

Viruses can only be transmitted through sharing of infected files directly from one computer to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Phishing is different from pharming as phishing usually involves hijacking an official Web site address by hacking a Domain Name System server.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A level 3 security system focuses on protecting _____ against intrusion,denial-of-service attacks,and unauthorized access.

Accepted Answer

A) back-end systems 
B) corporate networks 
C) users' work stations 
D) front-end servers

Question 15

_____ is the process of capturing and recording network traffic.

Accepted Answer

A) Sniffing 
B) Phishing 
C) Spoofing 
D) Pharming

Question 16

In data encryption,_____ ensures data security and integrity over public networks,such as the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) Transport Layer Security 
B) Terminal Resource Security 
C) Transmission Control Security 
D) User Datagram Security

Question 17

What is Spyware?

Accepted Answer

A) Spyware is software that secretly gathers information about users while they browse the Web. 
B) Spyware is an attack that floods a server or a network. 
C) Spyware is an encryption security that manages transmission security on the Internet. 
D) Spyware is a type of Trojan program.

Question 18

A proxy server is often used to help protect the network against unauthorized access from outside the network by hiding the network addresses of internal systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_________ is a form of spyware that collects information about a user (without the user's consent)to determine which advertisements to display in the user's Web browser.

Accepted Answer

A) Adware 
B) Malware 
C) Freeware 
D) Hardware

Question 20

A(n)_____ is often used so remote users have a secure connection to an organization's network.

Accepted Answer

A) biometric security network 
B) intrusion detection network 
C) virtual private network 
D) terminal resource network

Exam 5: Protecting Information Resources

_____ encryption usually works better for public networks,such as the Internet.

_____ can interfere with users' control of their computers,through such methods as installing additional software and redirecting Web browsers.

_________ is a software feature that erases the screen and signs the user off automatically after a specified length of inactivity.

To ensure confidentiality,accuracy,and integrity of data,a level 2 security system protects _____.

A _____ travels from computer to computer in a network but it does not usually erase data.

The cost of setting up a virtual private network (VPN)is usually high.

What is the McCumber cube?

In data encryption,the https indicates a safe HTTP connection over _____.

Spoofing is sending fraudulent e-mails that seem to come from legitimate sources,such as a bank or university.

Similar to phishing,_____ is directing Internet users to fraudulent Web sites with the intention of stealing their personal information,such as Social Security numbers,passwords,bank account numbers,and credit card numbers.

_____ security measures primarily control access to computers and networks,and they include devices for securing computers and peripherals from theft.

Viruses can only be transmitted through sharing of infected files directly from one computer to another.

Phishing is different from pharming as phishing usually involves hijacking an official Web site address by hacking a Domain Name System server.

A level 3 security system focuses on protecting _____ against intrusion,denial-of-service attacks,and unauthorized access.

_____ is the process of capturing and recording network traffic.

In data encryption,_____ ensures data security and integrity over public networks,such as the Internet.

What is Spyware?

A proxy server is often used to help protect the network against unauthorized access from outside the network by hiding the network addresses of internal systems.

_________ is a form of spyware that collects information about a user (without the user's consent) to determine which advertisements to display in the user's Web browser.

A(n) _____ is often used so remote users have a secure connection to an organization's network.