Deck 22: Computer Benefits and Risks

Question 1

In a typical LAN, the firewall is the only protection from the Internet for local devices.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Laptop computers typically consume less power than desktops.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

A(n) digital certificate is issued by a certificate authority that essentially vouches for the certificate holder's identity.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A virus pattern is a section of a virus program that can be used to identify a known virus.

Question 5

Two networks can interconnect using a device called a(n) router .

Question 6

Windows Parental Controls offer tools for establishing time limits and blocking access to specific programs.

Question 7

Refining is the technical method used to carry out electronic censorship by blocking Web sites, blogs, forums, or other Internet content from reaching certain audiences.

Question 8

A virus is the technical term for any type of intrusive program.

Question 9

A(n) worm is a computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else.

Question 10

Microsoft Office provides utilities for saving files in an encrypted format.

Question 11

The original wireless encryption was called WPA because it was designed to provide a level of confidentiality similar to that of a wired network.

Question 12

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (2002) established financial reporting regulations to prevent corporate fraud.

Question 13

Subscribing to a mailing list or RSS feed from Computer Weekly or InfoWorld can bring computer news and commentary right to your desktop.

Question 14

Compression utilities scramble the data in a file by using a multi-digit key.

Question 15

The term Intellectual property refers to intangibles, such as ideas, music, art, photos, logos, movies, and programs, that are the result of creativity and intellectual effort.

Question 16

Windows Defender is included with Windows 8.

Question 17

Malicious code can slip into your computer only through unknown Web sites.

Question 18

Privacy violations take place only when you distribute your personal information over the Internet.

Question 19

You can use a music clip or a photo on your Web site without the author's permission.

Question 20

Digital certificates can be attached to software, but NOT to a document or e-mail.

Question 21

A Trojan horse might allow a hacker to _____.

A) see the contents of your screen
B) capture your login keystrokes
C) control your Webcam
D) all of the above

Question 22

The process of eradicating a virus, sometimes called _____, might include deleting the virus code from files or deleting infected files.

A) erasing
B) disinfecting
C) exterminating
D) cleaning

Question 23

Typically, infected attachments look like _____ files, and they infect your computer when you open them.

A) video
B) audio
C) document
D) executable

Question 24

_____ IP addresses is the only one that can be accessed directly from the Internet.

A) A networked printer's
B) Your laptop's
C) Your PC's
D) A router's

Question 25

Which of the following is the opposite of a gateway?

A) a firewall
B) an antivirus program
C) an intrusion
D) a defense wall

Question 26

You should configure _____ to set Windows to display file extensions.

A) Internet Explorer
B) View Explorer
C) File Explorer
D) Extension Explorer

Question 27

A key characteristic of viruses is their ability _____.

A) to see the contents of your screen
B) to perform one function while actually doing something else
C) to spread themselves from one computer to another
D) to replicate themselves on the host computer

Question 28

Which of the following files is most likely to contain a hidden virus?

A) MilesDavis.mp3
B) FinancialAid.docx.exe
C) MonthlyReport.docx
D) SlideShow.pptx

Question 29

The original wireless encryption was called _____ because it was designed to provide a level of confidentiality similar to that of a wired network.

A) WEP
B) WPA
C) WAP
D) PSK

Question 30

If _____, Windows firewall should be on.

A) your computer is connected to a router
B) your computer is connected to the Internet
C) if your computer is connected to a local area network
D) your computer is not connected to the Internet

Question 31

A _____ is malicious software designed to spread from computer to computer over local area networks and the Internet.

A) computer worm
B) virus
C) Trojan horse
D) none of the above

Question 32

The most prevalent types of malicious code include all of the following, EXCEPT _____.

A) spam
B) viruses
C) Trojan horses
D) computer worms

Question 33

The data carried by Wi-Fi signals can be encrypted with all of the following, EXCEPT _____.

A) WEP
B) WPA
C) WAP
D) PSK

Question 34

Some Trojan horses contain a virus or a worm, which can replicate and spread. Virus experts call this a(n) _____ threat because it combines more than one type of malicious code.

A) blended
B) combined
C) mixed-up
D) included

Question 35

A _____ attack is designed to generate a lot of activity on a network by flooding it with useless traffic-enough traffic to overwhelm the network's processing capability and essentially bring all communications to a halt.

A) rampage
B) mass-mailing
C) denial of service
D) stampede

Question 36

Which of the following antivirus software is included with Windows 8?

A) Windows Defender
B) Windows Antivirus
C) Norton
D) McAfee

Question 37

Modern antivirus software attempts to locate viruses by watching for a virus _____.

A) code
B) fingerprint
C) signature
D) pattern

Question 38

Which of the following is a computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else?

A) spyware
B) virus
C) Trojan horse
D) computer worm

Question 39

Which of the following virtual ports is used to accept e-mail?

A) 80
B) 24
C) 110
D) 495

Question 40

A(n) _____ worm makes use of information on an infected computer to mail itself to everyone listed in your e-mail address book.

A) post office
B) address book
C) e-mail
D) mass-mailing

Question 41

Which of the following is a major online privacy threat today?

A) e-mail
B) Trojan horse
C) malware
D) spyware

Question 42

A digital certificate is issued by a(n) _____.

A) Internet service provider
B) network administrator
C) certificate authority
D) user

Question 43

Circumventing copyright law and illegally copying, distributing, or modifying protected works is sometimes referred to as _____.

A) hijacking
B) piracy
C) bootlegging
D) plagiarism

Question 44

All of the following determines whether you can use material under fair use regulations, except if _____.

A) you are using the material and pretending that it is your own
B) you are using the material for educational purposes or for critical review
C) you are not using a substantial part of an entire work
D) your use does not provide a level of functionality that replaces the work, so that consumers would not need to purchase it

Question 45

After using a public computer, make sure you _____.

A) sign out
B) log off
C) delete temporary Internet files
D) all of the above

Question 46

Encryption utilities scramble the data in a file by using a _____ key.

A) password
B) multi-digit
C) 10-digit
D) compression

Question 47

Which of the following organizations works to stop illegal software distribution?

A) FBI
B) ISP
C) SIIA
D) Copyright Protection Agency

Question 48

Referring to the accompanying figure, you can control all of the following, EXCEPT _____.

A) e-mailing
B) Web filtering
C) time limits
D) Windows Store and game restrictions

Question 49

Another name for a Web bug is a _____.

A) mini-GIF
B) clear GIF
C) GIF cookie
D) clear JPG

Question 50

All of the following are steps computer owners should take to have a positive effect on the environment, EXCEPT _____.

A) recycling ink and toner cartridges
B) always making a printed copy of a document
C) configuring a computer properly to reduce power consumption
D) donating a computer to a charitable organization

Question 51

Which one of the following laws or regulations protects ISPs from liability for defamatory statements made by customers?

A) Digital Millennium Copyright Act
B) Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
C) Communications Decency Act
D) USA PATRIOT Act

Question 52

The most popular computer magazines include all of the following, EXCEPT _____.

A) PC World
B) Computers
C) Computer Power User
D) Wired

Question 53

Referring to the accompanying figure, which of the following allows a work to be used for personal purposes?

A) BY
B) SA
C) ND
D) NC

Question 54

Some versions of Windows also include an encryption utility called _____.

A) FSE
B) WPA
C) EFS
D) WEP

Question 55

Which of the following is another term for "telecommuter"?

A) teleworker
B) remote worker
C) on-line worker
D) distant worker

Question 56

To configure Internet Explorer to block third-party cookies, you should first select Internet Options from the Settings menu, then select the _____ tab.

A) Privacy
B) General
C) Security
D) Advanced

Question 57

Referring to the accompanying figure, which of the following icons should you click to view a digital certificate?

A)
B)
C)
D)

Question 58

Which one of the following laws or regulations interprets sections of the Communications Decency Act to mean that ISPs are not responsible for malicious software transmitted over their services by hackers?

A) Digital Millennium Copyright Act (1998)
B) Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (1999)
C) CAN-SPAM Act (2003)
D) Green v. America Online (2003)

Question 59

Which of the following refers to the use of fraudulent Web sites and e-mail links to trick people into revealing sensitive, personal, and financial information?

A) hacking
B) phishing
C) scamming
D) tricking

Question 60

The accompanying figure illustrates the use of _____.

A) Windows Security Controls
B) Windows Privacy Controls
C) Windows Family Safety Controls
D) Windows Parental Controls

Question 61

Identity ____________________ occurs when someone obtains your personal information and uses it without your permission to commit fraud or other crimes.

Question 62

Never reply to ____________________ e-mails.

Question 63

____________________ is the use of fraudulent Web sites and e-mail links to trick people into revealing sensitive, personal, and financial information.

Question 64

File ____________________ software overwrites a hard disk or USB drive with random 1s and 0s to make data unrecoverable.

Question 65

The practice of searching the Internet for unprotected computers is called a(n) ____________________.

Question 66

The term ____________________ refers to any program or set of program instructions designed to surreptitiously enter a computer, disrupt its normal operations, or gather sensitive data.

Question 67

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 22-1 Ethan is in charge of Internet security for a small company. Employees are often asking him questions related to their identity and privacy online, as well as about some phishing schemes. Below are three of these questions. How can I protect my privacy online?

A) Promptly reply to spammers.
B) Do not use social networks like Facebook to share information about your family.
C) Use your real name when participating in chat rooms.
D) Assume that all emails are like sealed letters.

Question 68

____________________ software is designed to analyze the flow of traffic entering your computer from a network.

Question 69

On networks, ____________________ works by scrambling data as it leaves your computer so that data is in encrypted format while in transit.

Question 70

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 22-1 Ethan is in charge of Internet security for a small company. Employees are often asking him questions related to their identity and privacy online, as well as about some phishing schemes. Below are three of these questions. I have received an e-mail that warns about a devastating new virus, tells how to remove it, and encourages me to notify all my friends. What is this e-mail called?

A) an infection hoax
B) a virus warning
C) a virus hoax
D) a virus scam

Question 71

____________________ software is a set of utility programs that looks for and eradicates viruses, Trojan horses, worms, and other malware.

Question 72

A Web ____________________ is an object, such as tiny graphic, embedded on a Web page that sends a cookie to third-party Web sites.

Question 73

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 22-1 Ethan is in charge of Internet security for a small company. Employees are often asking him questions related to their identity and privacy online, as well as about some phishing schemes. Below are three of these questions. Which of the following is among the most prevalent e-mail scams currently circulating?

A) funds transfers from offshore banks
B) stolen travel documents
C) Microsoft Windows logins
D) All of the above

Question 74

One of the forms of malicious code is a worm. Please briefly describe a worm, a mass-mailing worm, and a denial of service attack.

Question 75

Explain how you can use a router to protect your computer from intrusions.