Question 1

Which of the following types of cyber crime was not discussed in the text?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following types of cyber...

Question 2

The Department of Homeland Security is responsible for securing our nation's borders and transportation systems.

Accepted Answer

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is responsible for securing our nation's borders, transportation systems, critical infrastructure, and cybersecurity, among other things. It was created in response to the September 11th terrorist attacks with the primary goal of preventing future attacks on the United States.

Question 3

Cyber terrorism may result in a battered economy in which the government is forced to spend more on the military and cut back on social programs and education.

Accepted Answer

Cyber terrorism can lead to significant economic damage, which may require government spending on military or security measures. This could result in cuts to social programs and education in order to fund these measures.

Question 4

It is difficult to detect and control internet pornography. Congress has struggled to create legislation that will restrict usage without violating ____ Amendment rights.

Accepted Answer

The First Amendment protects freedom of speech and expression, which complicates efforts to regulate internet pornography without infringing on these rights.

Question 5

In what type of cyber crime are small amounts of money subtracted from customers' accounts and added to the account of the thief?

Accepted Answer

This type of cyber crime is known as Salami fraud, where small amounts of money are subtracted from customers' accounts and added to the account of the thief. This is done in a way that goes unnoticed and is difficult to detect.

Question 6

The United States Criminal Code provides penalties for a first time illegal copyright offender of ____ years incarceration and a fine of $250,000.

Accepted Answer

The United States Criminal Code provides penalties for a first time illegal copyright offender of up to 5 years incarceration and a fine of $250,000, as stated in the question. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. The other options (A, C, and D) are incorrect because they either provide penalties that are too lenient or too severe compared to what is specified in the question.

Question 7

The salami slice is a computer program secretly attached to a company's computer system.

Accepted Answer

The salami slice technique refers to a fraudulent practice where small amounts of money are siphoned off from numerous transactions, not a computer program.

Question 8

____ is the term used to describe efforts of organized groups to download and sell copyrighted software in violation of its license.

Accepted Answer

Warez is a term used to describe the illegal downloading and selling of copyrighted software.

Question 9

The view that terrorists suffer psychological abnormality is well accepted by those advocating the psychological view.

Accepted Answer

The statement correctly states that the psychological view accepts the idea that terrorists may suffer from psychological abnormality.

Question 10

According to the United States Criminal Code, a first-time illegal copyright offender will be fined $250,000. A second-time offender will receive 5 years incarceration.

Accepted Answer

According to the United States Criminal Code, the penalties for copyright infringement vary depending on the severity of the offense. A first-time offender can face up to $250,000 in fines and up to 5 years imprisonment, while a second offense can result in up to $500,000 in fines and up to 10 years imprisonment. However, these are maximum penalties and the actual punishment may be less severe depending on the circumstances of the case.

Question 11

Since September 11, 2001, biometrics has been implemented in many facets of the security systems of the United States.

Accepted Answer

Following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, and the subsequent realization of the need for tighter security measures, biometrics have been increasingly implemented in various security systems of the United States. These include airport security, customs and border protection, law enforcement, and national security systems, among others.

Question 12

Lack of economic opportunity and recessionary economies are positively correlated with terrorism.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that areas with high unemployment rates and lack of economic opportunity are more susceptible to terrorism, as individuals may turn to extremist groups as a means of economic survival or as a way to express their frustration with the government and society. Similarly, countries experiencing recessionary economies may also see a rise in terrorist activity.

Question 13

The term "terrorism" first appeared during the Bolshevik takeover.

Accepted Answer

The term "terrorism" first appeared during the French Revolution in the late 18th century, not during the Bolshevik takeover.

Question 14

There is some concern that the Child Online Protection Act controls free speech.

Accepted Answer

The Child Online Protection Act (COPA) has been challenged in court for potentially violating free speech protections under the First Amendment. The Supreme Court initially upheld the law in 2004, but subsequent legal challenges have led to injunctions preventing enforcement of the law. Critics argue that the law's vague language and potential for overreach could restrict constitutionally protected speech online.

Question 15

____ involves hacking secure computer networks at the enemy's most sensitive military bases, defense contractors, and aerospace companies in order to steal important data or to access their defenses.

Accepted Answer

The given scenario describes the act of cyber espionage which involves unauthorized access to sensitive data or defense mechanisms of another country or organization for the purpose of gathering intelligence. Cyber terrorism involves using the internet to launch attacks or spread propaganda with the intention of causing harm or terrorizing people. Cyber bullying and cyber stalking involve harassment, intimidation, or threats made through online platforms.

Question 16

____ is one type of malicious software program that disrupts or destroys existing programs and networks.

Accepted Answer

A computer virus is a type of malicious software program that replicates itself by modifying other programs and can cause damage to a computer system by deleting files, slowing down the system, or even rendering it unusable. Computer worms and Trojan horses are also types of malicious software programs, but they have different methods of operation. Cyberbullying, on the other hand, is not a type of malicious software program but a form of online harassment or bullying.

Question 17

Which type of cyber vandalism appears as a benign application which actually contains codes that can damage the system operations?

Accepted Answer

Trojan horse is a type of cyber vandalism that appears as a benign application, but actually contains codes that can damage the system operations. Mydoom and Dhiseling are specific examples of malware.

Question 18

____ is the term used to describe the illegal use of the internet to buy or sell merchandise online.

Accepted Answer

Etailing fraud is the term used to describe the illegal use of the internet to buy or sell merchandise online. This includes activities such as phishing, identity theft, counterfeit goods, and credit card fraud. Cyber theft refers to the stealing of digital assets or information, market manipulation involves manipulating the stock market, and denial of service attack is a type of cyber attack where the attacker floods a network or server with traffic to make it unavailable to users.

Question 19

Death squads and the use of government troops to destroy political opposition parties are often associated with state-sponsored terrorism.

Accepted Answer

Death squads and the use of government troops to suppress opposition are often used as a tool of state-sponsored terrorism to intimidate and silence dissenting voices.

Question 20

Since 1995, the New York Electronic Crimes Task Force has charged over 1000 individuals with electronic crime losses exceeding ____.

Accepted Answer

The New York Electronic Crimes Task Force has charged individuals with electronic crime losses exceeding $1 billion since 1995.

Quiz 14: Criminal Justice in the New Millennium: Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Cyber Crime