Question 1

Social engineering is a form of hacking that has a social or political agenda behind it.

Accepted Answer

Social engineering in the context of information security refers to psychological manipulation of people into performing actions or divulging confidential information, rather than having a specific social or political agenda.

Question 2

The wireless access points that are used in homes contain integrated routers, as do the devices that ISPs typically provide for Internet connectivity.

Accepted Answer

Wireless access points used in homes and devices provided by ISPs typically have integrated routers that allow for Internet connectivity and routing of traffic within the home network.

Question 3

Also known as RAID 1, striping writes data onto two or more disks simultaneously.

Accepted Answer

Striping, also known as RAID 0, writes data across multiple disks to improve performance. RAID 1, on the other hand, uses mirroring to write data to two identical disks simultaneously for data redundancy and improved read performance.

Question 4

The network that connects the computers in a school's study center or library is considered a LAN.

Accepted Answer

LAN stands for Local Area Network, which is a network that connects computers within a small geographic area, such as a school's study center or library.

Question 5

A practical and accurate risk assessment, where you identify and examine possible threats, is critical to being able to safeguard a system.

Accepted Answer

A practical and accurate risk assessment is essential in identifying and analyzing possible threats so that appropriate measures can be taken to secure the system. Without a risk assessment, it is challenging to determine the necessary security controls and protective measures needed to safeguard the system from threats.

Question 6

A network allows users to communicate and share information between computers and various devices.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. A network refers to a system of interconnected devices such as computers, servers, printers, and other devices that allow users to communicate, share information, and access resources.

Question 7

An MIS system can provide different types of information or summaries to managers at different levels.

Accepted Answer

An MIS system can provide information at all levels of management, including operational, tactical, and strategic. The information provided can be in the form of summaries, reports, charts, graphs, and dashboards. The level of detail, frequency, and format of the information can vary based on the needs of the manager and the level of management they are at.

Question 8

Power failures are the primary cause of component failure in computer systems.

Accepted Answer

Heat buildup is the primary cause of component failure in computer systems, as it can lead to hardware malfunction and degradation over time. Power failures can cause issues but are not the leading cause.

Question 9

A threat is anything that can cause harm while a vulnerability is a weakness that has not been protected against threats.

Accepted Answer

This is the correct definition of a threat and a vulnerability.

Question 10

Today, the NIC hardware is integrated into a computer's motherboard and in network-ready printers.

Accepted Answer

This is true. NIC hardware is commonly integrated into the motherboard of most computers and also in network-ready printers.

Question 11

Monitors should be cleaned routinely using regular glass cleaners and paper towels.

Accepted Answer

Regular glass cleaners and paper towels should not be used to clean monitors as they can cause damage to the screen. Microfiber cloths and gentle cleaning solutions designed specifically for electronic screens should be used.

Question 12

An active DSS collects and displays data in the format requested, while a passive DSS makes recommendations as to the best decision.

Accepted Answer

The statement is reversed. An active DSS makes recommendations as to the best decision, while a passive DSS collects and displays data in the format requested.

Question 13

In expert systems, the information gathered from human experts is entered into a highly detailed database known as an inference engine.

Accepted Answer

In expert systems, the information gathered from human experts is entered into a knowledge base, not an inference engine. The inference engine is the component that applies logical rules to the knowledge base to deduce new information or make decisions.

Question 14

An information system is a large and highly-specialized server that hosts the database for large businesses, generally those with over 10,000 employees.

Accepted Answer

While an information system can be a specialized server that hosts databases, it is not limited to just large businesses with over 10,000 employees. Information systems can be used by businesses of all sizes and can include various types of software and hardware.

Question 15

Organizations create an extranet in order to allow their systems to have access to the rest of the Internet.

Accepted Answer

Organizations create an extranet to allow controlled access for external users, such as clients or partners, to their internal network and resources. It is not created for their own systems to have access to the rest of the Internet.

Question 16

The two parts of a packet are the certificate and the key.

Accepted Answer

The two parts of a packet are the header and the payload. The certificate and key are used for encryption and authentication purposes, but they are not part of the packet itself.

Question 17

The most popular standard for wireless networking is called IEEE-1394 or WiFi-2.

Accepted Answer

The most popular standard for wireless networking is called IEEE 802.11, commonly known as WiFi. IEEE-1394 is actually a standard for high-speed data transfer over FireWire cables, while WiFi-2 is not a recognized standard.

Question 18

Dust can clog cooling systems such as fans, which in turn may cause hardware to overheat.

Accepted Answer

Dust has an insulating effect on cooling systems, such as fans, which disrupts their ability to dissipate heat. This can cause hardware to overheat and ultimately lead to system failure. Regular cleaning of cooling systems is important to prevent this.

Question 19

Many thieves use the temptation of free (illegal) software to lure individuals into downloading malware on file-sharing services.

Accepted Answer

Many thieves use the lure of free (illegal) software to trick individuals into downloading malware on file-sharing services.

Question 20

Most desktop computers require an internal or external wireless adapter to connect to a wireless access point.

Accepted Answer

Most desktop computers do not come with built-in wireless capabilities, so they require an internal or external wireless adapter in order to connect to a wireless access point.

Quiz 5: Networking Security