Question 1

A(n)____________________ is software that is programmed to cause damage at a specified time to specific applications and data files.

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Question 2

____________________ are constraints and other restrictions imposed on a user or a system,and they can be used to secure systems against risks or to reduce damage caused to systems,applications,and data.

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The answer of ____________________ are constraints and other restrictions imposed...

Question 3

Managers should focus on the asset they must protect,which in most cases is ____,not applications.

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The most valuable asset that a manager must protect is information, as it can be critical to the success of the business. Hardware, software, and systems are important components, but they exist to support the management and dissemination of information.

Question 4

When tapping communications,law enforcement agencies need the cooperation of a third party,such as a telephone company or a(n)____.

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ISPs (Internet Service Providers) provide internet access and other services, including phone and video communication. They are typically the third party that law enforcement agencies need to cooperate with when tapping communications. SSP (Service Switching Point) refers to a component of a telecommunications network and is not typically involved in communications tapping. Web sites and systems developers may be involved in communications in other ways, but they are not the third party that law enforcement needs to cooperate with for tapping communications.

Question 5

CIOs often find the tasks of earmarking funds for ____ difficult because they cannot show the return on investment (ROI)of such planning.

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Disaster recovery programs can be difficult to earmark funds for because they are often viewed as insurance policies that may or may not be used. It can be challenging for CIOs to show a clear ROI for such planning. Unlike backup programs, archival programs, and database security programs, disaster recovery programs are not directly tied to ongoing operations and can be seen as an additional expense.

Question 6

____________________ occurs when a Web site receives an overwhelming number of information requests,such as merely logging on to a site.

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Question 7

____________________,the time during which ISs or data are not available in the course of conducting business,has become a dreaded situation for almost every business worldwide.

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The answer of ____________________,the time during which ISs or data...

Question 8

Employees are especially annoyed when they have to remember a different password for every system they use,a simpler solution is an approach called ____.

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SSO (single sign-on) is the best solution as it allows employees to use a single set of login credentials (username and password) to access multiple systems and platforms, reducing the need to remember different passwords for each system.

Question 9

____,those without which the business cannot conduct its operations,are given the highest priority by the disaster recovery coordinator.

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Mission-critical applications are essential to the functioning of the business and must be prioritized in the event of a disaster. Backup applications, up applications, and recovery applications may also be important, but they are not as crucial as mission-critical applications.

Question 10

The ____,as it is popularly known,gives law enforcement agencies surveillance and wiretapping rights they did not have before 2001.

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The PATRIOT Act, also known as the USA PATRIOT Act, was a law passed by the U.S. Congress in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. It gave law enforcement agencies expanded powers to conduct surveillance and wiretapping in the interest of national security. The other choices listed are not accurate names for the law.

Question 11

CIOs often cite ____ as an effective way to bring down the amount of work their subordinates must do.

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SSO (single sign-on) allows for streamlined and efficient access to multiple systems and applications with just one set of login credentials, reducing the amount of work and time spent inputting credentials for each separate system.

Question 12

Some viruses are called ____________________,analogous to the destructive gift given to the ancient Trojans.

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Question 13

____________________ are total losses of electrical power.

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The answer of ____________________ are total losses of electrical power....

Question 14

Once criminals have a person's identifying details,such as a Social Security number,driver's license number,or credit-card number,they can pretend to be this person,which is a crime called ____________________.

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The answer of Once criminals have a person's identifying details,such...

Question 15

Experience in ____ certain systems,such as ERP and SCM systems,can teach the IT staff for how many minutes or seconds per year the system is likely to fail.

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The answer of Experience in ____ certain systems,such as ERP...

Question 16

Probably the easiest way to protect against loss of data is to automatically duplicate all data periodically,a process referred to as data ____________________.

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The answer of Probably the easiest way to protect against...

Question 17

An issuer of digital certificates is called a ____.

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An issuer of digital certificates is called a certificate authority (CA). Choices A, B, and D are not commonly used or recognized terms in the field of digital certificates.

Question 18

A(n)____________________ characteristic is a unique physical,measurable characteristic of a human being that is used to identify a person.

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Question 19

Experts are usually employed to estimate the cost and ____ of damages,as well as the cost of security measures.

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Question 20

To ensure against interruptions in power supply,organizations use ____________________ systems,which provide an alternative power supply for a short time,as soon as a power network fails.

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The answer of To ensure against interruptions in power supply,organizations...

Quiz 14: Risks, security, and Disaster Recovery