Question 1

Triple DES uses a total of 512 bits as the key.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Macro viruses can spread when an infected file is opened.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

A fundamental technique to determine if an intrusion is in progress in a stable network is:

Accepted Answer

A)  anomaly detection
B)  armoring cable
C)  RSA algorithm
D)  patching
E)  scanning a user's fingerprint A

Question 4

A security hole is an):

Accepted Answer

A)  malfunction or bug in an application program that allows data to be seen or accessed by unauthorized users
B)  small peep-hole in a door or wall to allow a security guard to examine an individual before allowing that individual access to a secure area or location
C)  packet-level firewall
D)  missing or absent protected mode addressing restrictions on user programs during multitasking or multithreaded program execution
E)  ANI system

Question 5

A patch is a software solution to correct a security hole

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Using a chart format, describe 8 possible threats to a data network such as hardware, software, files, circuits, internal personnel, physical security, external people, and users).Describe 8 possible solutions to these conceivable threats.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Using a chart format, describe 8 possible...

Question 7

Describe the three main reasons why there has been an increase in computer security over the past few years.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe the three main reasons why there...

Question 8

According to Symantec, more than 50% of all targeted companies had fewer than 2,500 employees because they

Accepted Answer

A)  often have weaker security.
B)  have more assets.
C)  are more likely to have credit card numbers available.
D)  are likely off-shore.
E)  have lower bandwidth

Question 9

_________ controls stop a person from acting.

Accepted Answer

A)  detective
B)  corrective
C)  mitigating
D)  preventive
E)  backup

Question 10

For Ethernet networks, a _______ switch can make eavesdropping more difficult.

Accepted Answer

A)  secure
B)  Trojan horse
C)  proxy
D)  spoofing
E)  spamming

Question 11

The use of computer analysis techniques to gather evidence for criminal and/or civil trials is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Trojan horse
B)  sniffing
C)  tunneling
D)  computer forensics
E)  misuse detection

Question 12

Describe five biometric technologies.How can a biometric enhance security in a network? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of biometrics?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe five biometric technologies.How can a biometric...

Question 13

An example of _____ of data would be if a computer virus eliminated files on that computer.

Accepted Answer

A)  disruption
B)  controlled chaos
C)  intrusion
D)  destruction
E)  disaster

Question 14

What is the difference between a network-based IPS, host-based IPS and application-based IPS?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the difference between a network-based...

Question 15

Security on a network not only means being able to prevent a hacker from breaking into your computer but also includes being able to recover from temporary service problems or from natural disasters.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A tornado that eliminates a network control center would be an example of a natural __________

Accepted Answer

A)  disaster
B)  disruption
C)  controlled chaos
D)  destruction
E)  intrusion

Question 17

The best solution for planning for disaster recovery is to have a fully redundant backup network placed in a different location that would not be threatened by the same natural or man-made disaster that would destroy the original network.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Researchers estimate that only one or two new viruses are developed every week.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A recent study by CSO Magazine and the Computer Security Institute stated that the average loss suffered by businesses because of computer security breaches was approximately $350,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe how asymmetric encryption works, using a chart to help to explain this approach.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe how asymmetric encryption works, using a...

Exam 11: Network Security

Triple DES uses a total of 512 bits as the key.

Macro viruses can spread when an infected file is opened.

A fundamental technique to determine if an intrusion is in progress in a stable network is:

A security hole is an) :

A patch is a software solution to correct a security hole

Using a chart format, describe 8 possible threats to a data network such as hardware, software, files, circuits, internal personnel, physical security, external people, and users).Describe 8 possible solutions to these conceivable threats.

Describe the three main reasons why there has been an increase in computer security over the past few years.

According to Symantec, more than 50% of all targeted companies had fewer than 2,500 employees because they

_________ controls stop a person from acting.

For Ethernet networks, a _______ switch can make eavesdropping more difficult.

The use of computer analysis techniques to gather evidence for criminal and/or civil trials is known as:

Describe five biometric technologies.How can a biometric enhance security in a network? What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of biometrics?

An example of _____ of data would be if a computer virus eliminated files on that computer.

What is the difference between a network-based IPS, host-based IPS and application-based IPS?

Security on a network not only means being able to prevent a hacker from breaking into your computer but also includes being able to recover from temporary service problems or from natural disasters.

A tornado that eliminates a network control center would be an example of a natural __________

The best solution for planning for disaster recovery is to have a fully redundant backup network placed in a different location that would not be threatened by the same natural or man-made disaster that would destroy the original network.

Researchers estimate that only one or two new viruses are developed every week.

A recent study by CSO Magazine and the Computer Security Institute stated that the average loss suffered by businesses because of computer security breaches was approximately $350,000.

Describe how asymmetric encryption works, using a chart to help to explain this approach.