Question 1

Which of the following do viruses harm?

Accepted Answer

Viruses do not harm hardware. They harm software and can cause damage to data or even steal personal information.

Question 2

If you were typing a sensitive message to your manager and you wanted to ensure that no one could read it but the person you were sending it to, what should you do to the message?

Accepted Answer

Encrypting the message will ensure that only the intended recipient (in this case, the manager) can read it, even if it is intercepted by someone else. Running anti-virus software or using anonymizing services would not provide the necessary level of security, and using internal systems may not prevent the message from being intercepted or accessed by unauthorized individuals.

Question 3

What is a computer virus?

Accepted Answer

A computer virus is a type of software that is created with malicious intent to cause harm, annoyance, or damage to a computer system. It can replicate and spread from one computer to another, and can be transmitted through email, malicious websites, or infected software. It can cause a range of issues, from slowing down a computer to crashing it completely, stealing personal information, and more.

B, C, and D describe different types of software, but not specifically computer viruses.

Question 4

What is the term that refers to people who break into the computer systems of others?

Accepted Answer

The term "hacker" refers to people who break into computer systems without authorization, often for malicious purposes such as stealing personal information or disrupting systems. The other options, such as Spytech, Worm, and Hijacker, refer to other types of computer security threats but do not specifically relate to unauthorized access.

Question 5

Who commits most of the computer crime made against companies?

Accepted Answer

Most computer crimes made against companies are committed by employees, either by mistake or intentionally. This can include stealing data, sabotaging systems, or selling company information to competitors. While hackers and other external threats can pose a risk, companies need to also focus on internal threats and implement strong security protocols and employee training to mitigate these risks.

Question 6

What type of software should you install to protect yourself from identify theft?

Accepted Answer

Anti-phishing software is specifically designed to protect against identity theft, as it blocks attempts by hackers to steal personal information through fraudulent websites and emails. Anti-virus and Ad-Aware software are important for protecting against other malware that may compromise the security of your computer, but they do not necessarily specialize in identity theft protection. Similarly, Worm-Aware software may protect against a specific type of malware (worms), but it may not offer comprehensive protection for identity theft.

Question 7

Often times, a company will hire a hacker to find vulnerabilities in systems and plug up the holes. What is this person called?

Accepted Answer

A white-hat hacker is a person who uses their hacking skills for ethical purposes, such as testing and improving the security of computer systems, networks, and software. They are also known as ethical hackers, security researchers, or penetration testers.

Question 8

What type of hardware and/or software should you install to protect your computer from intruders entering into your system from your network connection?

Accepted Answer

A firewall is software or hardware that acts as a barrier between your computer or network and the internet, blocking unauthorized access to your system while allowing legitimate traffic to pass through. This is the most effective protection against intruders entering from a network connection. Anti-virus programs help protect against malware, but they aren't designed to prevent unauthorized access to your system. Network monitors can also be useful for detecting suspicious activity, but they aren't a replacement for a firewall. Passports are irrelevant for computer security.

Question 9

If you were trying to access your campus network but the system was unable to respond to you because it was overwhelmed with a flood of requests coming from some virus, what type of attack would you be experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A denial-of-service (DoS) attack overwhelms a system or network with a flood of requests, making it unable to respond to legitimate requests. Worms and script kiddies are methods that attackers may use to execute a DoS attack, but they do not define the attack itself. Cyber blackmail is a separate type of attack where the attacker demands payment or threatens to release sensitive information.

Question 10

Which of the following statistics is not true about employees and their potential to commit crime?

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Question 11

As an owner of a company, what would be a safe assumption on your part regarding your employees and their potential to commit crime?

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Question 12

What is a person called who uses a computer to cause harm to people or destroy critical systems?

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Question 13

What type of access authentication system uses your physical characteristics to determine if you should, or should not, have access to a computer system?

Accepted Answer

Biometrics uses physical characteristics like fingerprints, facial recognition, or iris scans to verify a user's identity and grant access to a computer system. Behaviometrics and human system recognition are not based on physical characteristics, and physiological systems do not refer specifically to access authentication.

Question 14

Which of the following can a virus do?

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Question 15

What is the most prevalent type of computer virus?

Accepted Answer

Worms are the most prevalent type of computer virus as they are capable of spreading very quickly and infecting a large number of computers within a short amount of time. They can also self-replicate and exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems, making them difficult to detect and eliminate. Denial-of-service attacks and online blackmail are not types of viruses, but rather malicious activities that can be carried out by viruses or other means. Script kiddies refer to individuals who use pre-written scripts to carry out hacking attempts, rather than developing their own malware.

Question 16

Who uses hacking code on Web sites to click-and-point their way into systems to cause damage or spread viruses?

Accepted Answer

Script kiddies are individuals who use pre-existing hacking tools and scripts to launch attacks on web sites without necessarily understanding the coding behind the tools that they are using. They often do this for fun or to impress others by causing damage or spreading viruses. They are not considered skilled hackers and are often seen as a nuisance.

Question 17

What software should you install to protect your computer from computer viruses?

Accepted Answer

Installing an anti-virus software is the best way to protect your computer from computer viruses. Adware, worms, and spyware are all types of malware that can infect your computer, but an anti-virus can detect and remove them, as well as prevent new virus infections.

Question 18

Which of the following is a knowledgeable computer user who breaks into your computer because of philosophical or political reasons?

Accepted Answer

A hacktivist is a knowledgeable computer user who breaks into a computer system for ideological or political reasons, often to promote a particular social or political agenda. While hackers generally refer to those with advanced computer skills and knowledge, they are not usually associated with political motivations. Crackers are typically computer criminals who break into computer systems with malicious intent, such as stealing data or causing damage. Spytech is not a term commonly used to describe computer users who break into systems for political or philosophical reasons.

Question 19

What type of computer virus finds your email contacts and sends itself to those accounts?

Accepted Answer

This is a characteristic of a worm virus, which can self-replicate and spread itself to other devices and networks, including through email contacts.

Question 20

Which of the following cannot be used for biometrics?

Accepted Answer

A password is not considered a biometric measurement as it is not a physical characteristic of a person. Biometric measurements are based on unique physical features of an individual such as fingerprints, retina, voice, etc. Therefore, option C cannot be used for biometrics.

Quiz 8: Protecting People and Information