Question 1

A type of computer infection occurs when a hacker breaches a computer system in order to delete data, change data, modify programs, or otherwise alter the data and programs located there. _________________________

Accepted Answer

sabotage, crime

Question 2

Advocates of ____ state that, unless individuals or businesses protect their access points, they are welcoming others to use them.
A) spoofing
B) phishing
C) spamming
D) war driving

Accepted Answer

War driving is the act of driving around in a vehicle with a wireless-enabled device searching for wireless access points, often with the intention of finding open or unsecured access points. Advocates of war driving argue that if individuals or businesses do not secure their access points, they are essentially inviting others to use them. Spoofing, phishing, and spamming are all forms of cyber attacks and have no relation to the concept of welcoming others to use unsecured access points.

Question 3

Strong passwords are passwords that are at least eight characters long. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Strong passwords are recommended to be at least eight characters long to ensure better security.

Question 4

____ refers to the act of breaking into a computer or network.
A) Spamming
B) Phishing
C) Hacking
D) Spoofing

Accepted Answer

Hacking refers to the act of gaining unauthorized access to a computer or network system. Spamming involves sending unwanted, unsolicited messages, while phishing involves tricking individuals into giving away sensitive information. Spoofing involves impersonating another user or system.

Question 5

A computer that is controlled by a hacker or other computer criminal is referred to as a(n) botherder or zombie computer. _________________________

Accepted Answer

bot

Question 6

In spoofing, terrorists launch attacks via the Internet. _________________________

Accepted Answer

cyberterrorism

Question 7

Cuts or other changes to a finger may prevent access via a(n) keystroke reader. _________________________

Accepted Answer

fingerprint reader, fingerprint system, fingerprint recognition system

Question 8

Phishing schemes use legitimate-looking e-mails to trick users into providing private information. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Phishing schemes often use official logos and email templates that mimic legitimate companies or institutions in order to fool users into divulging personal information.

Question 9

Spear phishing e-mails are directly targeted to a specific individual and typically appear to come from an organization or person that the targeted individual has an association with. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Spear phishing is a targeted type of phishing where an attacker sends a fraudulent email to a specific individual, often posing as someone the recipient knows or trusts, such as a colleague or a service provider.

Question 10

To avoid the need to obtain the recipient's public key before sending that person an encrypted e-mail, proprietary encrypted e-mail can be used. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Web-based

Question 11

According to a recent study, the total cost per data breach in ____ is $5.4 million-the highest of any country.
A) India
B) China
C) Russia
D) the United States

Accepted Answer

According to the 2020 Cost of a Data Breach Report by IBM Security and Ponemon Institute, the total cost per data breach in the United States is $8.64 million, the highest of any country. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.

Question 12

A(n) denial of service (DoS) attack is an act of sabotage that attempts to flood a network server or Web server with so many requests for action that it cannot handle legitimate requests any longer. _________________________

Accepted Answer

This is a correct definition of a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Question 13

Packetsniffing systems determine whether or not the person attempting access is actually who he or she claims to be. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Authentication

Question 14

Online auction spam occurs when an item purchased through an online auction is never delivered after payment, or the item is not as specified by the seller. _________________________

Accepted Answer

fraud

Question 15

AntiDoS software is used to detect and eliminate computer viruses and other types of malware. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Antivirus

Question 16

Computer spyware includes any illegal act involving a computer. _________________________

Accepted Answer

crime, cybercrime

Question 17

To explain acceptable computer use to their employees, students, or other users, many organizations and educational institutions publish guidelines for behavior, often called ____.
A) cybercrime protocols
B) codes of conduct
C) anithacking rules
D) school rules

Accepted Answer

Guidelines for behavior related to computer use are commonly referred to as codes of conduct. Cybercrime protocols, antihacking rules, and school rules may be included in such codes of conduct, but they are not as broad or inclusive as the term "code of conduct."

Question 18

Numeric passwords are referred to passcodes. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Numeric passwords can also be called passcodes, so the statement is true.

Question 19

Computer crime is sometimes referred to as ____.
A) hacking
B) cybercrime
C) cyberstalking
D) spoofing

Accepted Answer

While hacking, cyberstalking, and spoofing are all specific types of computer crimes, cybercrime is the most general term used to describe any illegal activity that is carried out using a computer or other technological device.

Question 20

USB security keys are also called USB security tokens. _________________________

Accepted Answer

USB security keys and USB security tokens are the same thing and can be used interchangeably.

Quiz 9: Network and Internet Security