Question 1

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 prohibits ________.
A) accessing company intranet and confidential information from public computers
B) stealing or compromising data about national defense,foreign relations,atomic energy,or other restricted information
C) the use of external devices to provide access and information to companies' confidential information
D) contracting with consultants outside the United States to process information
E) access to company extranets when outsourcing work to clients overseas

Accepted Answer

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 specifically prohibits stealing or compromising data about national defense, foreign relations, atomic energy, or other restricted information. The other options are not specifically addressed in the act.

Question 2

________ targeted at networks,is designed to spread by itself,without the need for an infected host file to be shared.
A) Adware
B) Spyware
C) A worm
D) Spam
E) A logic bomb

Accepted Answer

A worm is a type of malware that is able to spread itself without requiring a host file to be shared. It is specifically targeted towards networks and can propagate rapidly to infect multiple computers within the network. Adware, spyware, spam, and logic bombs do not have the same ability to self-replicate and require a host file or user interaction to spread.

Question 3

Today,people who break into computer systems with the intention of doing damage or committing a crime are usually called ________.
A) bots
B) white hats
C) worms
D) cyber spies
E) crackers

Accepted Answer

The term "cracker" is the most suitable choice for someone who intentionally breaks into computer systems in order to cause damage or commit a crime. The other options (bots, white hats, worms, and cyber spies) either refer to different types of computer security issues or do not match the definition of someone who engages in criminal activity.

Question 4

________ refers to any software that covertly gathers information about a user through an Internet connection without the user's knowledge.
A) Spyware
B) Spam
C) Web filter
D) Cookie
E) Bot herder

Accepted Answer

Spyware is a type of malicious software that is designed to collect information about a user's browsing habits, personal information, and other sensitive data without the user's knowledge or consent. It can monitor a user's keystrokes, track their internet activity, and even record their screens. Spyware can be installed on a user's computer through a variety of methods, including email attachments, software downloads, and infected websites.

Question 5

Which of the following US laws amended the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to allow investigators access to voice-related communications?
A) the Non-detention Act
B) the Espionage Act
C) the Patriot Act
D) the Video Privacy Protection Act
E) the Clery Act

Accepted Answer

The Patriot Act amended the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to allow investigators access to voice-related communications.

Question 6

Computers that are located in homes,schools,and businesses are infected with viruses or worms to create armies of zombie computers to execute ________ attacks.
A) phishing
B) malware
C) adware
D) denial-of-service
E) encryption

Accepted Answer

The question specifically mentions "armies of zombie computers" being used, which is indicative of a denial-of-service attack. Phishing, malware, and adware do not necessarily require a large number of infected computers to execute. Encryption is a security measure and not an attack type.

Question 7

WikiLeaks is a famous not-for-profit whistleblower Web site.MasterCard and Visa stopped payments to WikiLeaks after a series of leaks by the site.An anonymous group attacked the Web sites of both MasterCard and Visa reacting to this.These Web vandals,who tried to protect WikiLeaks,can be called ________.
A) hacktivists
B) bots
C) ethical hackers
D) patriot hackers
E) cyber soldiers

Accepted Answer

Hacktivists are individuals or groups of hackers who use their skills to promote a social or political cause. In this case, the group that attacked MasterCard and Visa's websites were trying to protect WikiLeaks, which can be seen as a political cause. Therefore, the best choice is A) hacktivists. The other options, bots, ethical hackers, patriot hackers, and cyber soldiers, do not accurately describe the motives of the group.

Question 8

Ronald downloads a movie from the Internet onto his company's computer.During this process,his system gets affected by a virus.The virus spreads rapidly in the company's network and causes the server to crash.This type of virus is most likely to be ________.
A) adware
B) phishing mail
C) spam
D) a worm
E) a Trojan horse

Accepted Answer

The virus that Ronald's computer was affected by is most likely a worm because it spreads rapidly through networks, causing damage like crashing servers. Adware, phishing mails, and spam are not viruses that cause such damage. A Trojan horse is also not likely since it requires user action, such as installing a program, whereas a worm can spread without user action.

Question 9

Which of the following is the most complete definition of a computer crime?
A) the act of using a computer to commit an illegal act
B) the act of using someone's computer to browse the Internet
C) the act of using someone's computer to check e-mail
D) the act of stealing a computer and related hardware
E) the act of giving personal information to Web sites when shopping

Accepted Answer

A computer crime is not just limited to using a computer to browse the internet or checking email on someone's computer. It involves using a computer to commit an illegal act, which can include activities like hacking, spreading viruses, committing fraud, stealing digital information, and more. Stealing a computer and related hardware is also a crime, but it is specific to theft and not necessarily a computer crime. Giving personal information to web sites when shopping can potentially lead to identity theft, but it is not considered a computer crime in and of itself.

Question 10

In May 2001,an e-mail with "This is unbelievable!" in the subject field and an attached file spread to numerous computers in the world.Any user who downloaded the attached file complained of his or her systems slowing down and in some cases,files being erased.The attached file is most likely to be ________.
A) adware
B) spyware
C) a virus
D) spam
E) a logic bomb

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described (slowed system and deleted files) are typical of a virus. Adware is designed to display ads, spyware is designed to steal information, spam is unwanted email, and a logic bomb is a type of virus, but there is no indication in the question that this is the case.

Question 11

Some violations of state and federal computer crime laws are punishable by fines and by not more than one year in prison.Such violations are charged as ________.
A) misdemeanors
B) felonies
C) embezzlements
D) indictments
E) larcenies

Accepted Answer

Misdemeanors are considered less serious crimes and are punishable by up to one year in prison and/or fines. Therefore, violations of state and federal computer crime laws that are punishable by fines and not more than one year in prison are charged as misdemeanors.

Question 12

Which of the following terms represents junk newsgroup postings used for the purpose of advertising for some product or service?
A) spam
B) adware
C) cookie
D) bot herder
E) Web filter

Accepted Answer

Spam refers to unsolicited junk emails or newsgroup postings used for the purpose of advertising a product or service. Adware refers to software that displays advertisements on a user's computer. Cookies are small files that are stored on a user's computer by websites to remember user preferences. Bot herder refers to a person who controls a network of infected computers (botnet) to carry out malicious activities. Web filter refers to a software or hardware solution that restricts access to certain websites or online content.

Question 13

The official Web site of the Iranian government was made unreachable by foreign activists seeking to help the opposition parties during the 2009 Iranian election protests.Web sites belonging to many Iranian news agencies were also made unreachable by the activists.This cyber protest is an example of a(n)________ attack.
A) denial-of-service
B) logic bomb
C) Trojan horse
D) online predator
E) bot herder

Accepted Answer

The given scenario describes a denial-of-service (DoS) attack, which involves overwhelming a server or website with traffic to make it inaccessible to users. This type of attack is often used by activists or hackers to protest, disrupt or retaliate against a specific entity or cause.

Question 14

Violating data belonging to banks or other financial institutions is a crime in the United States.Which of the following legislations prohibit such violations?
A) the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
B) the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
C) the Patriot Act
D) the Banking Rights and Privacy Act
E) the Electronic Communications Privacy Act

Accepted Answer

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) is a federal law that prohibits various types of computer-related offenses, including unauthorized access to protected computer systems belonging to banks or financial institutions. The other options listed do not specifically address this type of violation.

Question 15

While adding information to the employee information database,Neil's computer crashed and the entire database on his computer was erased along with it.Which of the following types of virus would have caused Neil's computer to crash?
A) spyware
B) worm
C) adware
D) logic bomb
E) encryption

Accepted Answer

A logic bomb is a type of malware that is triggered by a specific event or condition, such as a certain date or action, which could cause the computer to crash and erase data.

Question 16

Computer criminals who attempt to break into systems or deface Web sites to promote political or ideological goals are called ________.
A) hacktivists
B) crackers
C) social promoters
D) internet activists
E) online predators

Accepted Answer

Hacktivists are computer criminals who use hacking techniques to promote political or ideological goals. They are essentially hackers with a cause and may deface websites or steal data to support their beliefs. Crackers, on the other hand, are malicious hackers who break into systems for personal gain or to cause harm. Social promoters and internet activists do not necessarily use criminal methods, and online predators refer to individuals who engage in online harassment or exploitation of others.

Question 17

While Shelly downloaded an arcade game from an unknown Internet Web site,an unauthorized connection unknown to Shelly had been established with her computer.The arcade game is most likely to be ________.
A) spyware
B) a worm
C) adware
D) a Trojan horse
E) encryption

Accepted Answer

A Trojan horse is a type of malicious software disguised as a legitimate software. It can take control of a victim’s machine, access files, steal passwords, and install other malware without the user's knowledge. In this case, the unauthorized connection was established when Shelly downloaded the arcade game, which was actually a Trojan horse.

Question 18

Which of the following is one of the main federal laws in the United States against computer crimes?
A) Satellite Act of 1962
B) Trade Expansions Act of 1962
C) United States Information and Educational Exchange Act
D) Central Intelligence Agency Act
E) Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986

Accepted Answer

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 1986 is one of the main federal laws in the United States against computer crimes. It addresses the interception of electronic communications and unauthorized access to electronically stored communications.

Question 19

Those individuals who are knowledgeable enough to gain access to computer systems without authorization have long been referred to as ________.
A) hackers
B) bots
C) online predators
D) worms
E) power users

Accepted Answer

The term commonly used to describe unauthorized access to computer systems is "hacking." The other options (bots, online predators, worms, power users) are either not necessarily related to unauthorized access or describe a different type of activity altogether.

Question 20

Employees steal time on company computers to do personal business.This can be considered as an example of ________.
A) unauthorized access
B) hacking
C) Web vandalism
D) cyberstalking
E) embezzlement

Accepted Answer

Unauthorized access is the act of accessing a computer system or network without authorization. In this case, employees are using company computers to do personal business, which is not authorized.

Quiz 10: Securing Information Systems

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 prohibits ________.

________ targeted at networks,is designed to spread by itself,without the need for an infected host file to be shared.

Today,people who break into computer systems with the intention of doing damage or committing a crime are usually called ________.

________ refers to any software that covertly gathers information about a user through an Internet connection without the user's knowledge.

Which of the following US laws amended the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act to allow investigators access to voice-related communications?

Computers that are located in homes,schools,and businesses are infected with viruses or worms to create armies of zombie computers to execute ________ attacks.

Ronald downloads a movie from the Internet onto his company's computer.During this process,his system gets affected by a virus.The virus spreads rapidly in the company's network and causes the server to crash.This type of virus is most likely to be ________.

Which of the following is the most complete definition of a computer crime?

Some violations of state and federal computer crime laws are punishable by fines and by not more than one year in prison.Such violations are charged as ________.

Which of the following terms represents junk newsgroup postings used for the purpose of advertising for some product or service?

Violating data belonging to banks or other financial institutions is a crime in the United States.Which of the following legislations prohibit such violations?

While adding information to the employee information database,Neil's computer crashed and the entire database on his computer was erased along with it.Which of the following types of virus would have caused Neil's computer to crash?

Computer criminals who attempt to break into systems or deface Web sites to promote political or ideological goals are called ________.

While Shelly downloaded an arcade game from an unknown Internet Web site,an unauthorized connection unknown to Shelly had been established with her computer.The arcade game is most likely to be ________.

Which of the following is one of the main federal laws in the United States against computer crimes?

Those individuals who are knowledgeable enough to gain access to computer systems without authorization have long been referred to as ________.

Employees steal time on company computers to do personal business.This can be considered as an example of ________.