Question 1

Which of the following is a technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network?
A) Rebuking
B) Spoofing
C) Transmitting
D) Victimizing

Accepted Answer

Spoofing is a technique used by intruders to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network.

Question 2

Which of the following is someone who uses the Internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons?
A) hacker
B) script kiddie
C) cyberextortionist
D) cyberterrorist

Accepted Answer

A cyberterrorist is someone who uses the Internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons. A hacker is someone who uses their technical knowledge to gain unauthorized access to systems, while a script kiddie is someone who uses pre-made tools and scripts without understanding how they work. A cyberextortionist is someone who uses the Internet to extort money or goods from individuals or organizations.

Question 3

Many Web sites, like that in the accompanying figure, require a user to enter a private combination of characters associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources. What is the term for this combination of characters?
A) PIN
B) password
C) secure key
D) passterm

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Which of the following is the term for any unwanted signal, usually varying quickly, that is mixed with the normal voltage entering a computer?
A) Undervoltage
B) Noise
C) Overvoltage
D) A spike

Accepted Answer

Noise refers to any unwanted electrical signals that interfere with the normal voltage entering a computer, often causing disruptions or errors.

Question 5

Which of the following occurs when the incoming electrical power increases significantly above the normal 120 volts?
A) overvoltage
B) undervoltage
C) spike
D) unstable flow

Accepted Answer

Overvoltage occurs when the incoming electrical power exceeds the normal voltage level, such as 120 volts, leading to potential damage to electrical devices.

Question 6

To read encrypted data, the recipient must decipher it into a readable form. What is the term for this process?
A) re-securing
B) decryption
C) assessment
D) digitization

Accepted Answer

The process of deciphering encrypted data into a readable form is called decryption.

Question 7

Which of the following software automatically analyzes all network traffic, assesses system vulnerabilities, identifies any unauthorized access (intrusions), and notifies a network administrator of suspicious behavior patterns or system breaches?
A) Violation assessment
B) Password authentication
C) Intrusion detection
D) Traffic management

Accepted Answer

Intrusion detection software is designed to monitor network traffic, assess vulnerabilities, detect unauthorized access, and alert administrators to potential security breaches.

Question 8

What is the term for the prolonged malfunction of a computer?
A) dynamic collapse
B) online hash
C) processor spike
D) system failure

Accepted Answer

System failure refers to the prolonged malfunction or breakdown of a computer system, where it is unable to perform its intended functions.

Question 9

Which of the following kinds of certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or Web site is legitimate?
A) assigned
B) secure
C) protected
D) digital

Accepted Answer

A digital certificate is an electronic document used to prove the ownership of a public key, ensuring that a user or website is legitimate.

Question 10

Which of the following occurs when the electrical supply drops?
A) overvoltage
B) undervoltage
C) spike
D) unstable flow

Accepted Answer

Undervoltage occurs when the electrical supply drops below the normal level, leading to insufficient power for devices.

Question 11

Which of the following is an authorized person or company that issues and verifies digital certificates?
A) certificate authority
B) certificate agency
C) certificate office
D) certificate bureau

Accepted Answer

The authorized person or company that issues and verifies digital certificates is known as a certificate authority (CA). The other answer choices (B, C, and D) are not commonly used terms in the field of digital certificates.

Question 12

Which of the following is a device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power?
A) PGP
B) DoS
C) UPS
D) DDos

Accepted Answer

A UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) is a device that provides surge protection and battery backup power during power outages.

Question 13

A particularly devastating type of DoS attack is which kind of DoS attack, in which multiple unsuspecting computers are used to attack multiple computer networks?
A) distributed
B) delayed
C) limited
D) staggered

Accepted Answer

A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack involves multiple compromised computers being used to target multiple networks, making it particularly devastating.

Question 14

Which of the following is the unit of energy a surge protection device can absorb before it can be damaged?
A) Joule
B) spike
C) hash
D) macro

Accepted Answer

The unit of energy that a surge protection device can absorb before it can be damaged is measured in Joules.

Question 15

Which of the following has the same intent as a cracker, but does not have the technical skills and knowledge?
A) hacker
B) script kiddie
C) cyberextortionist
D) cyberterrorist

Accepted Answer

A script kiddie is someone who uses pre-made hacking tools and scripts to carry out attacks without much technical knowledge or skill. They have the same intent as a cracker (malicious hacker), but lack the technical expertise.

Question 16

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following kinds of program protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files?
A) hoax
B) secure
C) antivirus
D) antispyware

Accepted Answer

The answer of  As shown in the accompanying figure,...

Question 17

Computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits are classified as which of the following, or programs that act without a user's knowledge and deliberately alter the computer's operations?
A) malware
B) untrusted sources
C) threats
D) cybermals

Accepted Answer

Malware is a term used to describe malicious software, including viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits, that can harm or exploit computer systems without the user's consent.

Question 18

Which of the following is any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability?
A) computer security risk
B) information liability
C) technical terrorism
D) network compromise

Accepted Answer

A computer security risk is any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability.

Question 19

Which of the following is someone who uses e-mail as a vehicle for extortion?
A) hacker
B) script kiddie
C) cyberextortionist
D) cyberterrorist

Accepted Answer

A cyberextortionist is someone who uses e-mail as a vehicle for extortion.

Question 20

Which of the following kinds of suppressors uses special electrical components to smooth out minor noise, provide a stable current flow, and keep an overvoltage from reaching a computer and other electronic equipment?
A) Joule
B) spike
C) surge
D) hash

Accepted Answer

A surge suppressor is designed to protect electronic devices from voltage spikes by regulating the voltage supplied to an electric device by either blocking or shorting to ground any unwanted voltages above a safe threshold.

Quiz 11: Computer Security and Safety, Ethics, and Privacy

Which of the following is a technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network?

Which of the following is someone who uses the Internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons?

Many Web sites, like that in the accompanying figure, require a user to enter a private combination of characters associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources. What is the term for this combination of characters?

Which of the following is the term for any unwanted signal, usually varying quickly, that is mixed with the normal voltage entering a computer?

Which of the following occurs when the incoming electrical power increases significantly above the normal 120 volts?

To read encrypted data, the recipient must decipher it into a readable form. What is the term for this process?

Which of the following software automatically analyzes all network traffic, assesses system vulnerabilities, identifies any unauthorized access (intrusions) , and notifies a network administrator of suspicious behavior patterns or system breaches?

What is the term for the prolonged malfunction of a computer?

Which of the following kinds of certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or Web site is legitimate?

Which of the following occurs when the electrical supply drops?

Which of the following is an authorized person or company that issues and verifies digital certificates?

Which of the following is a device that contains surge protection circuits and one or more batteries that can provide power during a temporary or permanent loss of power?

A particularly devastating type of DoS attack is which kind of DoS attack, in which multiple unsuspecting computers are used to attack multiple computer networks?

Which of the following is the unit of energy a surge protection device can absorb before it can be damaged?

Which of the following has the same intent as a cracker, but does not have the technical skills and knowledge?

As shown in the accompanying figure, which of the following kinds of program protects a computer against viruses by identifying and removing any computer viruses found in memory, on storage media, or on incoming files?

Computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits are classified as which of the following, or programs that act without a user's knowledge and deliberately alter the computer's operations?

Which of the following is any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability?

Which of the following is someone who uses e-mail as a vehicle for extortion?

Which of the following kinds of suppressors uses special electrical components to smooth out minor noise, provide a stable current flow, and keep an overvoltage from reaching a computer and other electronic equipment?