Question 1

The term, zombie, is _____________.
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 or device whose owner is unaware that the computer or device is being controlled remotely by an outsider

Accepted Answer

A zombie computer or device is one that has been compromised by an outsider, allowing that outsider to remotely control the computer or device without the owner's knowledge. This can be used for a variety of illegal or unethical purposes, including spreading malware, stealing personal information, or carrying out attacks on other networks. Choices A, B, and C all describe specific types of attacks or malware that might be used to create zombie computers, but they do not fully capture the meaning of the term itself.

Question 2

Which of the following statements is not true about biometric devices?
A) Personal characteristics are unique and cannot be forgotten or misplaced.
B) Biometric devices are an unreliable method of identification and notification.
C) Examples include fingerprint readers and hand geometry systems.
D) Biometric devices translate a personal characteristic into a digital code.

Accepted Answer

Biometric devices are a reliable method of identification and notification. They are based on unique personal characteristics that cannot be easily replicated or forgotten, making them a more secure and efficient option than traditional security measures. Examples of biometric devices include fingerprint readers, hand geometry systems, and facial recognition technology. Biometric devices translate a person's physical traits into a digital code that can be used to verify their identity.

Question 3

Which of the following does your new smartphone use to unlock the device?
A) hand geometry system
B) face recognition system
C) iris recognition system
D) digital forensics system

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Which of the following does your financial service institution use to secure the transactions you make using their phone banking service?
A) digital forensics system
B) voice verification system
C) iris recognition system
D) hand geometry system

Accepted Answer

Voice verification system is commonly used to secure phone banking transactions as it analyzes the unique characteristics of an individual's voice to authenticate their identity. Digital forensics system, iris recognition system, and hand geometry system are not commonly used for phone banking security.

Question 5

A perpetrator is using a botnet. Which of the following is the least likely use of his botnet?
A) sending spam via email
B) spreading viruses
C) committing a distributed denial of service attack
D) authoring ActiveX scripts

Accepted Answer

Authoring ActiveX scripts is not a common use of botnets as it requires more technical expertise and specific knowledge compared to the other options. Sending spam, spreading viruses, and conducting distributed denial of service attacks are all common uses of botnets.

Question 6

Which of the following terms is used to describe a file a computer creates that records successful and unsuccessful access attempts?
A) an access control
B) an attempt log
C) an attack index
D) an audit trail

Accepted Answer

An audit trail is a record of events or actions that have occurred in a computer system. It can be used to track system activity, detect security breaches, and ensure compliance with regulations. A file that records successful and unsuccessful access attempts is commonly referred to as an audit trail or a security log. Options A (access control), B (attempt log), and C (attack index) are not commonly used terms for this specific type of file.

Question 7

Which of the following does a new federal laboratory use in its high security areas?
A) signature verification system
B) digital forensics system
C) hand geometry system
D) iris recognition system

Accepted Answer

Iris recognition systems are considered the most accurate and secure biometric authentication system available, making them a common choice for high security areas in federal laboratories. Signature verification systems and hand geometry systems are less secure and can be easily fooled, while digital forensics systems are not authentication systems at all.

Question 8

What is an AUP intended to do?
A) license software for individual use
B) outline computer activities for which the computer and network may or may not be used
C) contract with an outside organization to provide security and recovery services for a network
D) establish a network of computers, such as a homegroup

Accepted Answer

An AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) is intended to outline the acceptable and unacceptable computer activities for which the computer and network may or may not be used. It helps establish guidelines for appropriate use of technology resources, protect against liability, and maintain network security.

Question 9

You have encountered a technology that is effective in blocking computer-generated attempts to access a website because it is generally easy for humans to recognize distorted characters. What is this technology?
A) CAPTCHA
B) CERT/CC
C) two-step verification
D) serial authentication

Accepted Answer

CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) is a technology that uses distorted characters to determine if a user is human or a computer program attempting to access a website. The distorted characters are easy for humans to recognize, but difficult for computer programs to decipher, making it an effective tool to prevent automated spam and fraud.

Question 10

The term, PIN, is an acronym for which of the following?
A) personal identification number
B) private Internet notification
C) possessed information number
D) personal information network

Accepted Answer

PIN stands for Personal Identification Number, not any of the other options given.

Question 11

Which of the following does your company use to track your time and attendance?
A) face recognition system
B) iris recognition system
C) hand geometry system
D) digital forensics system

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following does your daughter's daycare use to verify the identity of parents who pick up their children?
A) face recognition system
B) iris recognition system
C) hand geometry system
D) digital forensics system

Accepted Answer

Hand geometry system is commonly used for biometric identification in various settings, including daycare centers, as it is relatively non-invasive and accurate. Face and iris recognition systems may not work well with young children who may be uncooperative or have changing physical features, and digital forensics systems are not used for identification purposes.

Question 13

The term CAPTCHA is _____________.
A) a private combination of words associated with a user name that allows access to computer resources
B) the average time it takes a computer to discover a password based on the number of characters
C) a digital image used to help decipher a faded or blurry word in digitized news archives
D) a series of distorted characters that a user is required to enter correctly to continue using a website

Accepted Answer

CAPTCHA stands for "Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart". It is a type of challenge-response test used in computing to determine whether or not the user is human. Typically, it involves a distorted image of letters and/or numbers that the user must enter correctly to proceed with a task, such as creating a new account or submitting a comment on a website. This is used to prevent bots and automated programs from spamming or attacking a website.

Question 14

The term firewall is _____________.
A) the access point a hacker uses to intrude on a computer or network
B) a program that searches for cybercriminals by looking for patterns in attacks
C) hardware and/or software that protects a network's resources from intrusion
D) a virus that prevents the computer or network from accessing outside resources

Accepted Answer

A firewall is a hardware and/or software that acts as a barrier between a trusted, secure internal network and another network, such as the Internet, that is not expected to be secure or trusted. Its purpose is to prevent unauthorized access while allowing authorized communication.

Question 15

Which of the following does your college use to verify your identity?
A) face recognition system
B) iris recognition system
C) hand geometry system
D) digital forensics system

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

Which of the following does your financial institution use to reduce fraud?
A) digital forensics system
B) iris recognition system
C) signature verification system
D) hand geometry system

Accepted Answer

Signature verification system is commonly used by financial institutions to reduce fraud. This involves comparing the signature on a check or other document with the signature on file for the account holder. Digital forensics system is used for investigating incidents of fraud, while iris recognition and hand geometry systems are biometric authentication methods not necessarily geared towards fraud prevention in financial institutions.

Question 17

The term back door, as it refers to computer crime, is _____________.
A) the area of memory where information about a virus or attempted attack is sent by the antivirus software in order to prevent similar attacks in the future
B) a program or set of instructions that allows users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network
C) the vulnerabilities of a computer criminal or criminal network that enable them to be tracked and caught
D) a weakness in a computer or network's security system that enables criminals to gain unauthorized access

Accepted Answer

A back door is a program or set of instructions that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network. It can be intentionally created by a programmer, but it can also be unintentionally created as a result of loopholes or coding errors in the system.

Question 18

What happens during a DDoS attack?
A) An unsuspecting computer is used to send an influx of confusing data messages or useless network traffic.
B) Antivirus software disables a virus and protects the computer or network from unauthorized access.
C) The police use a virus and other measures to take down a network of computer criminals.
D) A zombie army is used to attack computers or computer networks.

Accepted Answer

During a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack, a network of compromised computers (known as a zombie army or botnet) is used to flood a targeted computer or network with an overwhelming amount of traffic, making it difficult or impossible for legitimate users to access it. Therefore, choice D is the correct answer. The other options describe other scenarios that are not related to a DDoS attack.

Question 19

Which of the following is the least likely motive for a DDoS?
A) political anger
B) spoofing
C) extortion
D) negative recognition

Accepted Answer

Spoofing is not a motive for a DDoS attack. Spoofing refers to the practice of disguising the source of an attack or making it appear to come from a different location or entity. Motives for a DDoS attack usually involve causing disruption or damage to a specific target, such as expressing political anger, seeking extortion, or gaining negative recognition.

Question 20

Which of the following refers to a technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network?
A) spoofing
B) phishing
C) veiling
D) costuming

Accepted Answer

Spoofing is the technique used by intruders to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network. Phishing is a type of social engineering attack where attackers try to obtain sensitive information like passwords and credit card information. Veiling and costuming are not related to cyber attacks.

Quiz 5: Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

The term, zombie, is _____________.

Which of the following statements is not true about biometric devices?

Which of the following does your new smartphone use to unlock the device?

Which of the following does your financial service institution use to secure the transactions you make using their phone banking service?

A perpetrator is using a botnet. Which of the following is the least likely use of his botnet?

Which of the following terms is used to describe a file a computer creates that records successful and unsuccessful access attempts?

Which of the following does a new federal laboratory use in its high security areas?

What is an AUP intended to do?

You have encountered a technology that is effective in blocking computer-generated attempts to access a website because it is generally easy for humans to recognize distorted characters. What is this technology?

The term, PIN, is an acronym for which of the following?

Which of the following does your company use to track your time and attendance?

Which of the following does your daughter's daycare use to verify the identity of parents who pick up their children?

The term CAPTCHA is _____________.

The term firewall is _____________.

Which of the following does your college use to verify your identity?

Which of the following does your financial institution use to reduce fraud?

The term back door, as it refers to computer crime, is _____________.

What happens during a DDoS attack?

Which of the following is the least likely motive for a DDoS?

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