Question 1

The TRW Company Credit Data Case is an example of "valuable information" computer crime.

Accepted Answer

The TRW Company Credit Data Case involved theft of valuable credit information using a computer system. Therefore, it is an example of "valuable information" computer crime.

Question 2

Many types of computer abuse have other, more common names such as "vandalism" or "embezzlement."

Accepted Answer

Computer abuse can take various forms such as hacking, identity theft, cyberstalking, etc. However, some of these acts may also be referred to as vandalism or embezzlement, depending on the specific circumstances.

Question 3

"Shoulder surfing" is a victimless crime.

Accepted Answer

Shoulder surfing is not a victimless crime because it involves the intentional or unintentional observation of someone's confidential or private information without their consent, which can lead to identity theft or other forms of fraud.

Question 4

In Canada, trafficking in passwords is immoral, but not illegal.

Accepted Answer

In Canada, trafficking in passwords, especially for unauthorized access to computer systems, is illegal under the Criminal Code, which addresses unauthorized use of computer systems and data.

Question 5

Canada passed an important piece of federal legislation referring to criminal activities involving computers in 1987, making it illegal to alter or destroy federal information.

Accepted Answer

Canada passed the Computer Systems Protection Act in 1987, which amended the Criminal Code to address crimes involving computers, including unauthorized use and damage to data.

Question 6

The absence of good statistics on computer crime is partially explained by the fact that a large proportion of the computer crime committed in private organizations is handled as an internal matter and thus is never publicly divulged.

Accepted Answer

Many private organizations handle computer crime as an internal matter and thus do not report it publicly, leading to a lack of good statistics on the issue.

Question 7

According to the chapter, a computer virus is an example of a type of computer crime called "denial of service."

Accepted Answer

A computer virus is not an example of a denial of service attack. Rather, it is a type of malware that is designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers, potentially causing damage to systems and stealing sensitive information. A denial of service attack, on the other hand, is a type of cyber attack that aims to disrupt or disable a network or system, making it unavailable or inaccessible to users.

Question 8

The largest known computer crime of record is the TRW Company Credit Data Case.

Accepted Answer

The largest known computer crime of record is the TJX Companies data breach in 2007, which compromised over 94 million credit and debit card numbers. The TRW Company Credit Data Case was a significant data breach in the 1980s, but it is not the largest known computer crime of record.

Question 9

A conflict exists between providing bona fide AIS users easy access to computer resources and security objectives.

Accepted Answer

Providing easy access to computer resources for AIS users may increase the risk of unauthorized access or data breaches. Therefore, security objectives need to be balanced with the need for easy access to ensure secure and reliable operations of AIS.

Question 10

We believe that most computer crimes are not discovered.

Accepted Answer

Many computer crimes go undetected, especially if committed by skilled hackers who cover their tracks effectively. Additionally, victims of computer crimes may not even realize that they have been victimized or may be hesitant to report the crime to authorities. Therefore, it is likely that most computer crimes are not discovered.

Question 11

One conclusion that we can draw about computer crime is that it is growing.

Accepted Answer

There is increasing evidence and reports that computer crimes are increasing in frequency and sophistication.

Question 12

There were less than 200 documented cases of computer crime at the time the textbook was written.

Accepted Answer

This statement is false. The textbook does not provide the exact number of documented cases of computer crime at the time it was written, but it does mention that computer crime was on the rise and becoming a serious issue.

Question 13

VoIP refers to a type of antivirus software.

Accepted Answer

VoIP stands for Voice over Internet Protocol and refers to a technology that allows people to make phone calls over the internet rather than using traditional phone lines. It has nothing to do with antivirus software.

Question 14

Automated accounting information systems are a particularly important potential target of computer crime.

Accepted Answer

Automated accounting information systems contain sensitive financial data that can be exploited by hackers or other types of computer criminals. These systems are also often connected to the internet, which can make them vulnerable to attacks. Therefore, they are a particularly important potential target of computer crime.

Question 15

Most computer abuse that we have caught so far has been because of good accounting controls.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

It is generally accepted that hackers are motivated only by greed.

Accepted Answer

Hackers can be motivated by several factors including financial gain, activism, curiosity, personal challenge, revenge, and even boredom.

Question 17

In Canada, there is a widely accepted definition of computer crime given by the Canadian Police College.

Accepted Answer

The given statement is true because the Canadian Police College has provided a widely accepted definition of computer crime in Canada.

Question 18

A paradoxical matter in the TRW Case was that the prosecution had trouble acquiring testimonies because the buyers as well as the sellers of the credit information were technically in violation of the law.

Accepted Answer

The buyers and sellers of the credit information were engaging in illegal activities, hence it was difficult for the prosecution to get testimonies.

Question 19

No one really knows how much is lost each year as the result of computer abuse.

Accepted Answer

It is difficult to estimate the exact amount lost due to computer abuse as not all incidents may be reported or detected.

Question 20

When organizations discover a computer crime, the cost of auditing and investigating the loss can exceed the actual monetary loss.

Accepted Answer

The cost of auditing and investigating a computer crime often involves extensive resources, time, and expertise, which can sometimes surpass the direct financial loss incurred from the crime itself.

Quiz 11: Computer Crime, Fraud, Ethics, and Privacy