Question 1

A virus ____ is a section of program code that can be used to identify a known malicious program.
A) flag
B) signature
C) definition
D) scan

Accepted Answer

A virus signature is a section of program code that can be used to identify a known malicious program.

Question 2

The application in the accompanying figure is an example of a program that protects against ____.
A) spyware
B) viruses
C) phishing
D) pharming

Accepted Answer

The answer of  The application in the accompanying figure...

Question 3

Jordanna recently lost a lot of data when a virus attacked her computer system. She is coming up with a backup plan to minimize future data loss. Jordanna uses her Windows installation CD as a ____, because it contains the operating system files needed to boot her computer without accessing the hard drive.
A) boot disk
B) recovery CD
C) restore point
D) backup disk

Accepted Answer

A boot disk contains the necessary files to start a computer and can be used to boot the system without relying on the hard drive.

Question 4

A(n) ____ is software or hardware designed to filter out suspicious data attempting to enter or leave a computer.
A) firewall
B) security suite
C) antivirus program
D) antispyware program

Accepted Answer

A firewall is designed to filter out suspicious data attempting to enter or leave a computer, acting as a barrier between a trusted network and untrusted networks.

Question 5

Internet service providers use e-mail ____ techniques to verify that e-mail messages originate from the Internet domain from which they claim to have been sent.
A) firewall
B) authentication
C) concatenation
D) recovery

Accepted Answer

Authentication techniques are used to verify the origin of e-mail messages, ensuring they come from the claimed Internet domain.

Question 6

A ____ is the basis for encrypting and decrypting the data transmitted between wireless devices.
A) wireless network key
B) password
C) PIN
D) port key

Accepted Answer

A wireless network key is used to encrypt and decrypt data transmitted over a wireless network, ensuring secure communication between devices.

Question 7

A(n) ____ contains your computer settings and is used if you experience a hard drive problem.
A) boot disk
B) restore point
C) differential backup
D) incremental backup

Accepted Answer

A restore point contains your computer settings and system files and can be used to restore your system to a previous state if you experience a hard drive problem.

Question 8

Kyle is training a new employee named Mira on how to set up measures to protect the computers and systems in their company. Kyle tells his co-worker Mira that ____ is the most secure password for her to choose.
A) Mira1980
B) drowssapMira
C) 9785550101
D) Fl0wErch1ld

Accepted Answer

The password "Fl0wErch1ld." is the most secure because it includes a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and a special character, making it harder to guess or crack compared to the other options.

Question 9

A good  ____ can be used to scan the Web to assemble data for search engines.
A) zombie
B) spyware program
C) bot
D) RAT

Accepted Answer

A bot is a software application that runs automated tasks over the internet, such as scanning the web to collect data for search engines.

Question 10

The application shown in the accompanying figure is an example of a(n) ____.
A) firewall
B) Trojan horse
C) encryption program
D) security suite

Accepted Answer

The answer of  The application shown in the accompanying...

Question 11

The information that antivirus software uses to identify and remove malware is referred to as a virus ____.
A) flag
B) signature
C) definition
D) scan

Accepted Answer

A virus signature is a unique string of data that identifies a specific virus. Antivirus software uses virus signatures to identify and remove malware.

Question 12

A ____ attack is when hackers intercept information sent out over networks.
A) phishing
B) pharming
C) sniffing
D) spamming

Accepted Answer

Sniffing is a type of attack where hackers intercept and capture data packets traveling over a network.

Question 13

Port scanning software can examine more than ____ computers per minute.
A) 300
B) 3000
C) 30,000
D) 300,000

Accepted Answer

Port scanning software can examine more than 30,000 computers per minute due to its ability to quickly send requests to multiple IP addresses and ports simultaneously.

Question 14

Kyle is training a new employee named Mira on how to set up measures to protect the computers and systems in their company. Kyle tells his co-worker Mira that to avoid malware, she should avoid all of the following EXCEPT ____.
A) clicking pop-up ads
B) getting software from unknown sources
C) hiding file extensions
D) opening email attachments

Accepted Answer

Hiding file extensions is not directly related to malware prevention. The other options involve actions that can lead to malware infections.

Question 15

____ can encrypt data based on the user's password and implements message integrity checking.
A) WEP
B) WPA
C) Security Suites
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encrypts data using a user's password and includes message integrity checks to ensure data has not been tampered with.

Question 16

____ is the practice of intercepting signals with a Wi-Fi enabled notebook.
A) LANjacking
B) War driving
C) Keylogging
D) Both A and B.

Accepted Answer

LANjacking and War driving both involve intercepting Wi-Fi signals, often using a Wi-Fi enabled device like a notebook.

Question 17

____ is an email or IM-based scam designed to persuade you to reveal confidential information.
A) Sniffing
B) Spamming
C) Pharming
D) Phishing

Accepted Answer

Phishing is a type of scam where attackers send fraudulent messages, often via email or instant messaging, to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords or credit card numbers.

Question 18

Jordanna recently lost a lot of data when a virus attacked her computer system. She is coming up with a backup plan to minimize future data loss. Jordanna knows that a ____ is a bootable disk that contains a complete copy of your computer's hard drive as it existed when shipped from the manufacturer.
A) boot disk
B) recovery CD
C) restore point
D) backup disk

Accepted Answer

A recovery CD is a bootable disk that contains a complete copy of your computer's hard drive as it existed when shipped from the manufacturer.

Question 19

Kyle is training a new employee named Mira on how to set up measures to protect the computers and systems in their company. Kyle tells his co-worker Mira that which of the following is NOT true about cookies?
A) Clicking a banner ad can create a cookie that tracks your activities.
B) To avoid risks associated with cookies, you should block them all.
C) Privacy advocates worry that shopper profiles can be sold and used for unauthorized purposes.
D) Several companies offer an opt-out cookie option.

Accepted Answer

Blocking all cookies can hinder website functionality and user experience, as cookies are often necessary for essential website operations and user preferences.

Question 20

In Safe Mode, you can use all of the following EXCEPT ____.
A) mouse
B) printer
C) screen
D) keyboard

Accepted Answer

The answer of In Safe Mode, you can use all...

Quiz 5: Data Security

A virus ____ is a section of program code that can be used to identify a known malicious program.

The application in the accompanying figure is an example of a program that protects against ____.

A(n) ____ is software or hardware designed to filter out suspicious data attempting to enter or leave a computer.

Internet service providers use e-mail ____ techniques to verify that e-mail messages originate from the Internet domain from which they claim to have been sent.

A ____ is the basis for encrypting and decrypting the data transmitted between wireless devices.

A(n) ____ contains your computer settings and is used if you experience a hard drive problem.

Kyle is training a new employee named Mira on how to set up measures to protect the computers and systems in their company. Kyle tells his co-worker Mira that ____ is the most secure password for her to choose.

A good ____ can be used to scan the Web to assemble data for search engines.

The application shown in the accompanying figure is an example of a(n) ____.

The information that antivirus software uses to identify and remove malware is referred to as a virus ____.

A ____ attack is when hackers intercept information sent out over networks.

Port scanning software can examine more than ____ computers per minute.

Kyle is training a new employee named Mira on how to set up measures to protect the computers and systems in their company. Kyle tells his co-worker Mira that to avoid malware, she should avoid all of the following EXCEPT ____.

____ can encrypt data based on the user's password and implements message integrity checking.

____ is the practice of intercepting signals with a Wi-Fi enabled notebook.

____ is an email or IM-based scam designed to persuade you to reveal confidential information.

Kyle is training a new employee named Mira on how to set up measures to protect the computers and systems in their company. Kyle tells his co-worker Mira that which of the following is NOT true about cookies?

In Safe Mode, you can use all of the following EXCEPT ____.