Question 1

Websites use which of the following to keep track of items in a user's shopping cart?
A) session cookie
B) zombie
C) adware
D) shopping bot

Accepted Answer

Websites use session cookies to keep track of items in a user's shopping cart. Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when the user's session ends (i.e. when they close their browser). This allows websites to keep track of a user's shopping cart without storing any personal information permanently on their computer. Zombies, adware, and shopping bots are not related to keeping track of items in a user's shopping cart.

Question 2

What is the general term for programs that act without a user's knowledge and deliberately alter the computer's operations?
A) malware
B) cybersoft
C) evilapp
D) viralware

Accepted Answer

Malware is the general term for programs that act without a user's knowledge and deliberately alter the computer's operations. "Cybersoft", "evilapp", and "viralware" are not commonly used terms for this type of program.

Question 3

Which of the following is, as shown in the accompanying figure, a small text file that a web server stores on a user's computer?
A) worm
B) spike
C) cookie
D) payload

Accepted Answer

The small text file that a web server stores on a user's computer is called a cookie. Worms and payloads are types of malicious software, while spikes are not related to internet security at all.

Question 4

Which of the following terms refers to someone who uses the Internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons?
A) script kiddie
B) cracker
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 script kiddie is an inexperienced hacker who uses pre-existing tools and scripts to launch attacks, a cracker is someone who tries to gain unauthorized access to computer systems, and a cyberextortionist is someone who threatens to damage or release sensitive information unless a ransom is paid. None of these terms specifically refer to someone who engages in politically-motivated cyber attacks.

Question 5

Personal computers, display devices, and printers should comply with guidelines of which of the following programs?
A) ENERGY STAR
B) SECURE ELECTRONICS
C) ACCEPTABLE USE
D) GREEN COMPUTING

Accepted Answer

ENERGY STAR is a program that provides guidelines for electronics to be energy efficient, including personal computers, display devices, and printers. The other options, SECURE ELECTRONICS, ACCEPTABLE USE, and GREEN COMPUTING, do not specifically address these types of electronics.

Question 6

Which of the following involves the use of computers to observe, record, and review an employee's use of a computer, including communications such as email messages, keyboarding activity, and websites visited?
A) manager filtering
B) employee monitoring
C) job spamming
D) employee indexing

Accepted Answer

The process described in the question is referred to as employee monitoring.

Question 7

Which term is used to describe software used by cybercriminals?
A) cyberware
B) conware
C) criminalware
D) crimeware

Accepted Answer

Crimeware is the software used by cybercriminals to carry out illegal activities such as identity theft, data theft, and financial fraud. It includes tools such as keyloggers, ransomware, and banking Trojans. Cyberware and conware are not commonly used terms in the field of cybersecurity, while criminalware is a less commonly used term for the same concept as crimeware.

Question 8

Which of the following is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official looking email that attempts to obtain a user's personal and financial information?
A) spam
B) spit
C) phishing
D) spyware

Accepted Answer

This scam is called phishing, in which the perpetrator sends an official-looking email that tries to trick the user into giving their personal and financial information. Spam refers to unsolicited emails, spit is not a known term in the context of scams, and spyware is malicious software that is installed on a user's device without their knowledge to monitor their activities.

Question 9

Which of the following terms is used to describe a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer?
A) a virus
B) a worm
C) a Trojan horse
D) a rootkit

Accepted Answer

A rootkit is a type of malware that is designed to hide its presence in a computer and allow remote access to the system. It enables an attacker to gain full control of a computer without the user's knowledge. This type of malware is difficult to detect and remove, making it a popular choice among hackers. Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses are different types of malware that do not necessarily involve remote access or hidden presence in a system.

Question 10

Which of the following refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them?
A) data rights
B) acceptable use
C) social restrictions
D) information privacy

Accepted Answer

The right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them refers to information privacy. Options A, B, and C are not specific enough to describe this concept.

Question 11

Which of the following terms is used to describe a program that copies itself repeatedly, using up resources and possibly shutting down the computer or network?
A) a virus
B) a worm
C) a Trojan horse
D) a rootkit

Accepted Answer

A worm is a type of malware that spreads by copying itself repeatedly within a network or across networks, using up resources and potentially causing the system to crash or become unavailable. Unlike a virus, a worm can spread without any human interaction (such as opening an infected file), and it does not need to attach itself to a host program. Trojan horses and rootkits are also types of malware, but they do not replicate themselves in the same way that worms do.

Question 12

Internet advertising firms often use which of the following to collect information about users web browsing habits?
A) comware
B) postware
C) spyware
D) billware

Accepted Answer

Spyware is often used by internet advertising firms to collect information about users' web browsing habits without their knowledge or consent. This information is then used to target advertising to users based on their interests and behavior online. Comware, postware, and billware are not commonly used terms in the context of internet advertising and data collection.

Question 13

Which of the following is the process of restricting access to certain material on the web?
A) text remastering
B) content filtering
C) indexing
D) material masking

Accepted Answer

Content filtering is the process of restricting access to certain material on the web by filtering or blocking certain websites or content deemed inappropriate or harmful. Text remastering refers to the process of updating or revising text, indexing involves organizing and cataloging data, and material masking is not a commonly used term in relation to internet security measures.

Question 14

Many businesses use which of the following to limit employees' web access?
A) content filtering
B) web bugs
C) honeypots
D) spyware

Accepted Answer

Content filtering is commonly used by businesses to block access to certain websites or types of content on the internet. Web bugs, honeypots, and spyware are all different types of tools used for monitoring or gathering information, but not necessarily for limiting employee web access.

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the term, cybercrime?
A) online or Internet-based illegal acts
B) any illegal act involving a computer
C) a type of gaming software that simulates criminal acts
D) using the Internet to apprehend and prosecute criminals

Accepted Answer

The term cybercrime refers specifically to illegal acts committed online or through the use of the Internet. While these acts may involve a computer, not all illegal acts involving a computer are considered cybercrime. Additionally, cybercrime does not involve using the Internet to apprehend and prosecute criminals, as suggested by option D. Option C is also incorrect, as gaming software does not necessarily simulate criminal acts.

Question 16

The term, payload, as it pertains to computer crime, is defined as _____________.
A) the money a criminal receives from extortion or other computer crimes
B) the amount of data loss to a company or individual who is a victim of a computer crime
C) the destructive event or prank the program is intended to deliver
D) the financial burden computer crime places on its victims

Accepted Answer

The term payload in computer crime refers to the destructive event or prank that the program is intended to deliver. It is not related to financial gain, data loss, or financial burden.

Question 17

Which of the following statements is not true about Internet and network attacks?
A) No central administrator is present on the Internet.
B) It is usually the responsibility of the network administrators to take measures to protect a network from security risks.
C) Information kept on an organization's premises has a higher security risk than information transmitted over networks.
D) Internet and network attacks that jeopardize security include malware, botnets, denial of service attacks, back doors, and spoofing.

Accepted Answer

This statement is not true as information transmitted over networks carries a higher security risk due to the potential interception of data during transmission. Keeping information on an organization's premises can provide physical security, but it may still be vulnerable to cyber attacks if proper cybersecurity measures are not in place.

Question 18

Which of the following laws provides the same protection that covers mail and telephone communications to electronic communications such as voice mail?
A) Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA)
B) Fair Credit Reporting Act
C) Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
D) Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act

Accepted Answer

The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) provides the same protection for electronic communications such as voice mail that is provided for mail and telephone communications. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (B) regulates the collection and use of credit information. The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (C) deals with computer crimes and hacking. The Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act (D) regulates the use of certain types of information in federal databases.

Question 19

The term, botnet, means _____________.
A) a program that performs a repetitive task on a network
B) spam sent via email to spread viruses or commit a distributed denial of service attack
C) a group of compromised computers connected to a network that attacks other networks
D) a computer whose owner is unaware that the computer is being controlled remotely by an outsider

Accepted Answer

A botnet is a group of compromised computers that are connected to a network and controlled by an attacker. These computers can be used to perform coordinated attacks on other networks, spread malware or spam, or engage in other malicious activities without the knowledge or consent of the computer owners. Option A describes a regular program, option B describes a specific use case of a botnet, and option D describes a type of infection that can lead to a botnet.

Question 20

Which of the following terms refers to someone who accesses a computer or network illegally with the intent of malicious action?
A) script kiddie
B) cracker
C) cyberextortionist
D) cyberterrorist

Accepted Answer

A cracker is someone who accesses a computer or network illegally with the intent of malicious action, such as stealing sensitive information or causing damage to the system. The term "script kiddie" typically refers to someone without advanced technical skills who uses pre-written scripts or tools to carry out basic attacks. A cyberextortionist uses threats or coercion to force a victim to pay a ransom or provide sensitive information, while a cyberterrorist is someone who uses the internet to commit acts of terrorism.

Quiz 5: Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

Websites use which of the following to keep track of items in a user's shopping cart?

What is the general term for programs that act without a user's knowledge and deliberately alter the computer's operations?

Which of the following is, as shown in the accompanying figure, a small text file that a web server stores on a user's computer?

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

Personal computers, display devices, and printers should comply with guidelines of which of the following programs?

Which of the following involves the use of computers to observe, record, and review an employee's use of a computer, including communications such as email messages, keyboarding activity, and websites visited?

Which term is used to describe software used by cybercriminals?

Which of the following is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official looking email that attempts to obtain a user's personal and financial information?

Which of the following terms is used to describe a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer?

Which of the following refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them?

Which of the following terms is used to describe a program that copies itself repeatedly, using up resources and possibly shutting down the computer or network?

Internet advertising firms often use which of the following to collect information about users web browsing habits?

Which of the following is the process of restricting access to certain material on the web?

Many businesses use which of the following to limit employees' web access?

Which of the following best describes the term, cybercrime?

The term, payload, as it pertains to computer crime, is defined as _____________.

Which of the following statements is not true about Internet and network attacks?

Which of the following laws provides the same protection that covers mail and telephone communications to electronic communications such as voice mail?

The term, botnet, means _____________.

Which of the following terms refers to someone who accesses a computer or network illegally with the intent of malicious action?