Question 1

Most firewalls are installed to prevent traffic from entering the network. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Firewalls are typically installed at the perimeter of a network to control and block incoming traffic that is deemed unauthorized or potentially harmful.

Question 2

The use of spyware is always illegal. _________________________

Accepted Answer

not always
not

Question 3

Many viruses can send you an email that includes the name of someone you know in the message's From line, a tactic called phishing. _________________________

Accepted Answer

spoofing

Question 4

A(n) identity manager stores user name and password information in encrypted form on a computer. _________________________

Accepted Answer

password manager

Question 5

Encrypted information is called cipher text. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Cipher text is the term used for encrypted information, therefore the statement is true.

Question 6

A talented computer programmer who uses his skills to commit illegal acts is sometimes known as a(n) snacker. _________________________

Accepted Answer

hacker
cracker

Question 7

The use of nonphysical security techniques to protect data stored on computers is sometimes called computer security. _________________________

Accepted Answer

logical

Question 8

When an "@" symbol appears in a URL, all characters that precede the symbol are ignored. _________________________

Accepted Answer

This is because the "@" symbol is used as a separator between the username and the domain name in an email address or login credentials, and the characters preceding it are not relevant to the URL.

Question 9

Computer security is the use of ____ security techniques to protect data stored on computers.
A) physical
B) port
C) logical
D) encrypted

Accepted Answer

Logical security techniques include using passwords, firewalls, and encryption to protect data stored on computers. Physical security techniques involve physically securing the hardware, such as locking up the computer or using security cameras. Port security techniques involve securing network ports to prevent unauthorized access. Encrypted security techniques involve encrypting the data to protect it from unauthorized access. While all of these techniques are important, logical security techniques are specifically designed to protect data stored on computers.

Question 10

A(n) packet sniffer examines the structure of the data elements that flow through a network. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A packet sniffer is a tool used to capture and analyze network traffic. It examines the structure of the data elements in the packets that flow through a network.

Question 11

The combination of user login plus password is called multifactor authentication. _________________________

Accepted Answer

single-factor authentication

Question 12

When the user loads the Web page that contains the code shown in the figure above, the browser downloads the ____ file from the DoubleClick server.
A) clear GIF
B) clear JPG
C) clear widget
D) clear screensaver

Accepted Answer

The code shown in the figure above contains a reference to a "src" attribute with a URL pointing to a "1x1 pixel" GIF file on a DoubleClick server. This is commonly known as a clear GIF or tracking pixel, which is used for tracking user behavior and serving targeted ads.

Question 13

A Web phish is a small, hidden graphic on a Web page or email message that works with a cookie to obtain information about the person viewing the page or email message. _________________________

Accepted Answer

bug

Question 14

Asymmetric encryption uses a public and a private key to exchange encrypted messages. _________________________

Accepted Answer

Asymmetric encryption uses a public key and a private key to exchange encrypted messages. The public key is shared between users to encrypt messages while the private key is kept secret and used to decrypt the messages.

Question 15

-The figure above shows a(n) ____ page that contains a Web bug.
A) HTTPS page
B) User History page
C) HTML page
D) FTP page

Accepted Answer

An HTML page is a standard web page format that can contain various elements, including web bugs, which are used for tracking purposes.

Question 16

The location of the clear GIF shown in the figure above is a URL for DoubleClick, a division of ____ that develops tools for Internet marketing and advertising.
A) Yahoo!
B) Google
C) Microsoft
D) Apple

Accepted Answer

The clear GIF in the figure is a product of DoubleClick, which is a division of Google that provides Internet marketing and advertising solutions. Therefore, the correct choice is B, Google.

Question 17

A(n) certificate authority authenticates the certificate holder's identity and issues digital certificates. _________________________

Accepted Answer

A certificate authority (CA) is responsible for verifying the identity of the certificate holder and issuing digital certificates. The CA provides a trusted third-party authentication service that ensures the integrity and security of digital transactions.

Question 18

A digital logo is a digital pattern containing copyright information that is inserted into a digital image, animation, or audio or video file. _________________________

Accepted Answer

watermark

Question 19

Java, JavaScript, and ActiveX programs are all considered proactive content. _________________________

Accepted Answer

The answer of Java, JavaScript, and ActiveX programs are all...

Question 20

There are two types of security: ____ and ____.
A) physical, logical
B) client, server
C) active, passive
D) internal, external

Accepted Answer

Physical security refers to measures taken to protect buildings, equipment, and personnel from physical damage or harm. Logical security refers to automated methods of protecting computer systems and data from unauthorized access or attack. Therefore, option A of physical and logical security is the best choice.

Quiz 6: Internet Security