Question 1

Hacking can include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Hacking involves unauthorized access to information or systems. A bank employee checking the credit history of bank customers as part of their job duties is authorized and therefore does not constitute hacking. Choices B, C, and D involve unauthorized access, which is considered hacking.

Question 2

WAREZ sites encourage which of the following activities?

Accepted Answer

WAREZ sites are known for promoting the unauthorized copying and distribution of copyrighted programs, also known as pirating. They do not encourage violent acts or contact with terrorist cells, and while some may offer discounted prices on technology, this is not a defining aspect of WAREZ sites.

Question 3

The acronym EFT stands for:

Accepted Answer

EFT stands for electronic funds transfer, which refers to the transfer of funds from one bank account to another through electronic means, such as online banking or wire transfers.

Question 4

Which of the following is unlikely to be classed as a computer crime?

Accepted Answer

Public intoxication is not typically considered a computer crime as it does not involve the use of technology or computers. The other options, phony tax returns, blowing up toilets, and pedophilia, all involve the use of computers or technology to commit the crime.

Question 5

Hackers first targeted:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Hackers first targeted:
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Question 6

Toll fraud is:

Accepted Answer

Toll fraud refers to the unauthorized use of a phone system or service, resulting in the avoidance or reduction of phone charges. This may include making international calls or premium rate calls without paying for them or using stolen calling cards.

Question 7

According to Cressey, embezzlers go through a process that includes all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The other three options - opportunity, secret financial problem, and rationalizing - are all steps in the embezzlement process according to Cressey. Remorse is not typically a step in the process, as many embezzlers do not feel guilty about their actions until they are caught.

Question 8

The Masters of Destruction (MOD) corrupted the databases of all of the following companies except:

Accepted Answer

Sprint was not mentioned as one of the companies whose databases were corrupted by the Masters of Destruction.

Question 9

In 1996 the General Accounting Office said that hackers had targeted the Pentagon __________ times and gained entry 2 of every 3 times.

Accepted Answer

This is the closest number to the reported figure of 260,000 times that hackers attempted to breach the Pentagon. It also aligns with the statistic that they were successful 2 out of 3 times.

Question 10

Showoffs have which of the following qualities?

Accepted Answer

Showoffs are typically motivated by the desire to impress others and have fun rather than causing damage or breaking in.

Question 11

According to the text, the broad but somewhat more specific definition of computer crime can be described as:

Accepted Answer

The text defines computer crime as "destruction, theft, unauthorized or illegal use, modification or copying of information, programs, services, equipment, or communication networks." This definition includes a broad range of criminal activities that involve the use of a computer or computer network.

Question 12

The term "hacker" can include all of the following except a(n):

Accepted Answer

The term "hacker" typically refers to individuals who are skilled in computer programming and have a penchant for exploring the limits of computer systems. The other three choices - norm-violating individuals, curious individuals, and computer virtuosos - all describe characteristics that are commonly associated with hackers. However, an "accidental tourist" has no such connotations and would not typically be considered a hacker.

Question 13

According to the text, all of the following have been invaded to get credit and debit card information except:

Accepted Answer

Yahoo.com has not been reported as being invaded specifically for the purpose of obtaining credit and debit card information, unlike the other entities listed which have experienced security breaches aimed at accessing such financial data.

Question 14

Malicious hacking, affecting national security, has affected all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Malicious hacking, affecting national security, has affected...

Question 15

The average bank robbery nets approximately:

Accepted Answer

The average bank robbery nets approximately $3,200, according to FBI statistics.

Question 16

Crackers break which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Crackers break copy protection codes or measures put in place to prevent unauthorized copying and distribution of software or digital media. They may also be referred to as software pirates. Governments, individuals, and organizations use access codes, password codes, and security codes to secure their data and systems, and crackers attempt to break these for malicious purposes.

Question 17

In the 1970s a Los Angeles-based insurance company programmed its computers to do all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

The insurance company did not fail to pay legitimate claims.

Question 18

Computer crimes may have begun with the use of the blue box. The blue box involved which instrument?

Accepted Answer

The blue box was a device used to manipulate the phone system, allowing users to make free long-distance calls. Therefore, the instrument involved in the blue box was phones.

Question 19

Which one of the following crimes could not be classified as a computer crime?

Accepted Answer

Assault is a crime that is committed through physical harm or the threat of physical harm. It does not involve the use of computers or technology. Espionage, scams, and sabotage all can involve the use of computers and thus can be classified as computer crimes.

Question 20

An authorized program planted on a computer is known as a(n):

Accepted Answer

An authorized program planted on a computer is known as a Trojan Horse. It is a type of malware that disguises itself as a legitimate program to trick the user into installing and executing it. Once installed, it can perform malicious actions like stealing personal data, spying on the user, and damaging the system. The other options (B, C, and D) are not relevant to this concept.

Quiz 12: Computer Crime

Hacking can include all of the following except:

WAREZ sites encourage which of the following activities?

The acronym EFT stands for:

Which of the following is unlikely to be classed as a computer crime?

Hackers first targeted:

Toll fraud is:

According to Cressey, embezzlers go through a process that includes all of the following except:

The Masters of Destruction (MOD) corrupted the databases of all of the following companies except:

In 1996 the General Accounting Office said that hackers had targeted the Pentagon __________ times and gained entry 2 of every 3 times.

Showoffs have which of the following qualities?

According to the text, the broad but somewhat more specific definition of computer crime can be described as:

The term "hacker" can include all of the following except a(n) :

According to the text, all of the following have been invaded to get credit and debit card information except:

Malicious hacking, affecting national security, has affected all of the following except:

The average bank robbery nets approximately:

Crackers break which of the following?

In the 1970s a Los Angeles-based insurance company programmed its computers to do all of the following except:

Computer crimes may have begun with the use of the blue box. The blue box involved which instrument?

Which one of the following crimes could not be classified as a computer crime?

An authorized program planted on a computer is known as a(n) :