Question 1

The investigator should put digital evidence in regular plastic bags to protect it from moisture.

Accepted Answer

Regular plastic bags can create static electricity but are not effective in preventing moisture from seeping into the evidence. It is recommended to use anti-static bags or specialized evidence bags for digital storage.

Question 2

A __________is a network of zombies or bots.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A __________is a network of zombies or...

Question 3

The first modern electronic computer was completed in 1942.

Accepted Answer

The Atanasoff-Berry Computer (ABC), completed in 1942, is considered the first automatic electronic digital computer.

Question 4

Whereas computer assisted crimes are may be thought of as any crime that uses a computer,in cybercrime,the computer itself is the target.

Accepted Answer

In cybercrime, the computer itself is the target, whereas in computer-assisted crimes, the computer is just a tool used in the commission of a crime.

Question 5

When conducting the preliminary interview about a computer-assisted or cybercrime,the investigators should establish

Accepted Answer

In the preliminary interview about a computer-assisted or cybercrime, the investigators should establish who owns the computers to determine who may have had access to the device and who is responsible for any illegal activities. The other options (B and C) are not relevant to the investigation at this stage.

Question 6

There were two prerequisites for the emergence of cybercrime: (1)computers had to be commonplace,and (2)they had to be ________in a network.

Accepted Answer

The answer of There were two prerequisites for the emergence...

Question 7

Which statement about the typical computer hacker is not correct?

Accepted Answer

Hackers are often portrayed as loners and introverted individuals who spend most of their time online. Therefore, the statement that they tend to be very socially active is not correct.

Question 8

The FBI and the United States Attorney General play the most prominent roles in investigating computer - assisted and cybercrime.

Accepted Answer

The FBI plays a significant role in investigating cybercrime, but the United States Attorney General is primarily responsible for legal oversight and prosecution, not direct investigation.

Question 9

A virus is a small program that sends itself to other computers,rather than relying on user actions,as a virus does.

Accepted Answer

A virus typically relies on user actions to spread, such as opening an infected email attachment or downloading and executing a malicious file, unlike worms, which can spread automatically without human intervention.

Question 10

The best reason for the careful packaging of digital evidence is to protect it from

Accepted Answer

The primary reason for careful packaging of digital evidence is to protect it from physical damage, such as shock and vibration, which can compromise the integrity of the data stored on digital devices.

Question 11

This type of hacker may work for a national government to destroy the operational capabilities of the target.

Accepted Answer

This type of hacker falls under the category of Information/Espionage Warfare, as they are employed by national governments to carry out cyber attacks on other countries with the purpose of disabling their operational capabilities. Novices and Cyberpunks do not typically have the skills or resources to carry out these types of attacks.

Question 12

This organized crime group is sending its members to get degrees in computer science,software engineering and information systems so that they can commit cybercrimes.

Accepted Answer

The Hong Kong Triads are known for their involvement in cybercrimes, and they have been sending their members to get degrees in computer science, software engineering, and information systems to enhance their capabilities in this area.

Question 13

The presence of a/an __________________ may indicate that other evidence may be located on devices away from the primary crime scene.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The presence of a/an __________________ may indicate...

Question 14

The first online service provider for consumers was America Online (AOL).

Accepted Answer

The first online service provider for consumers was CompuServe, which was established in 1969, before America Online (AOL) which was founded in 1985.

Question 15

Oftentimes the would-be buyers of cybercrime tools are themselves scammed out of their money.

Accepted Answer

This is true. Cybercriminals often take advantage of the demand for cybercrime tools and sell fake or non-functional tools to unsuspecting buyers. This results in the would-be buyers losing their money without gaining any access to the promised tools.

Question 16

The denial-of-service (DOS)attack occurs when the service provider suspends service after the subscriber's email account is flooded by thousands of emails in a short period of time.

Accepted Answer

This is a correct definition of a DOS attack.

Question 17

________ refers to the unauthorized entry into a computer system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ refers to the unauthorized entry into...

Question 18

A/an _______________,may be the most common form of spyware.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A/an _______________,may be the most common form...

Question 19

One motivation for the activities of an old guard hacker is the need for a challenge.

Accepted Answer

Old guard hackers, those who have been involved in hacking for a long time, often continue to engage in hacking activities because they enjoy the challenge and thrill of it. They are motivated by the desire to solve complex problems and demonstrate their skills.

Question 20

When asking for consent to search for computer-related evidence,the investigator is required by law to have the person giving the consent sign a "Consent to Search" waiver.

Accepted Answer

While obtaining a signed "Consent to Search" waiver is a best practice for clarity and legal protection, the law does not universally require a written form; verbal consent can be legally sufficient depending on the jurisdiction and circumstances.

Quiz 17: Cybercrime