Question 1

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 term that refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them is information privacy. Option A, data rights, is related, but not specific to this concept. Option B, acceptable use, refers to guidelines for proper use of technology in various contexts. Option C, social restrictions, is too broad and not specific to data collection and usage.

Question 2

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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

Cybercrime refers to illegal acts that are committed online or through the use of computers or the Internet.

Question 3

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. A session cookie is a temporary cookie that is stored in the user's browser's memory during a browsing session and is deleted when the user closes the browser. This makes it possible for the website to keep track of the user's activity on the site across multiple pages, such as adding items to a shopping cart, without requiring the user to log in or provide additional information.

Question 4

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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 program that copies itself repeatedly and can use up resources or shut down computer or network systems. A virus also replicates, but it injects its code into other programs or files and requires human interaction to spread. A Trojan horse is a program that disguises itself as something useful or desirable but actually contains malicious code. A rootkit is a type of malware that is designed to hide its presence on a system and give an attacker remote access.

Question 5

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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 concept.

Question 6

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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

The term cyberterrorist refers to someone who uses the Internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons. Script kiddies are individuals who use prewritten scripts or codes to hack into computer systems without much technical knowledge. Crackers are individuals who use their technical skills to gain unauthorized access to computer systems or networks. Cyberextortionists are individuals who use threats or force to demand money or other favors from individuals or organizations in exchange for not causing harm or damage to their computer systems or networks.

Question 7

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

A cookie is a small text file that a web server stores on a user's computer. It is used to keep track of user preferences, login information, and other website-related information. Worms and payloads are types of malware, while a spike may refer to a sudden increase in network traffic or activity.

Question 8

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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 malicious software that is designed to hide on a computer and allow unauthorized access to the system. It can be used to remotely control a computer without the owner's knowledge or consent. Viruses, worms, and Trojan horses are all types of malware, but they do not typically provide the same level of control to a remote user as a rootkit.

Question 9

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' browsing habits without their knowledge or consent. Comware, postware, and billware are not commonly used terms in internet advertising.

Question 10

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

The scenario described is a classic example of a phishing scam. The perpetrator disguises themselves as a trustworthy entity in order to obtain sensitive information from the user. Spam refers to unwanted or unsolicited email, spit is not a real term, and spyware is a type of software that secretly tracks a user's activity without their consent.

Question 11

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 promotes energy efficiency in electronic products, including personal computers, display devices, and printers. Compliance with ENERGY STAR guidelines helps reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. SECURE ELECTRONICS, ACCEPTABLE USE, and GREEN COMPUTING are not directly related to energy efficiency in electronic products.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The term used to describe software used by cybercriminals is "crimeware", not "cyberware", "conware" or "criminalware".

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. Text remastering is the process of changing the font size, color, or layout of text to make it more readable or accessible. Indexing is the process of creating an organized database of information. Material masking is not a commonly recognized term in web content management.

Question 14

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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 refers specifically to someone who accesses a computer or network illegally with the intent of malicious action. A script kiddie is someone who uses pre-made hacking tools without necessarily understanding the techniques behind them. Cyberextortionists use threats and intimidation to extract money or other resources from their victims, while cyberterrorists use their actions to incite fear or panic.

Question 15

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

Employee monitoring involves the use of computers to observe, record, and review an employee's use of a computer, including their communications, keyboarding activity, and websites visited. Manager filtering, job spamming, and employee indexing are not related to this concept.

Question 16

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 a common method used by businesses to limit employees' web access. It involves blocking access to certain websites or types of content based on predetermined rules and policies. Web bugs, honeypots, and spyware are not typically used for limiting web access for employees.

Question 17

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 that covers mail and telephone communications to electronic communications such as voice mail. The Fair Credit Reporting Act pertains to the regulation of credit reports, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act deals with computer-related crimes, and the Computer Matching and Privacy Protection Act restricts the use of certain personal data in federal databases.

Question 18

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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 has a higher security risk than information kept on an organization's premises.

Question 19

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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 a program is intended to deliver. It is the portion of the malware that carries out the harmful actions, such as deleting or modifying files, stealing data, or causing other damage to the victim's computer system. It is not related to the money a criminal receives, the amount of data loss, or the financial burden on the victim.

Question 20

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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

The term "botnet" refers to a group of compromised computers that are connected to a network and under the control of an attacker. This group of computers is typically used to launch attacks on other networks or carry out malicious activities such as spreading malware or conducting distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Options A, B, and D do not fully capture the meaning of the term.

Quiz 5: Digital Security Ethics and Privacy

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which of the following best describes the term, cybercrime?

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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?

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

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

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?

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT 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?

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

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?

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT Which term is used to describe software used by cybercriminals?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT The term, botnet, means _____________.