Question 1

What is an AUP intended to do?
A)license software for individual use
B)outline computer activities for which the computer and network may or may not be used
C)contract with an outside organization to provide security and recovery services for a network
D)establish a network of computers, such as a homegroup

Accepted Answer

An Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) is intended to outline computer activities for which the computer and network may or may not be used. It sets guidelines for users to follow in order to maintain security, avoid legal issues, and ensure the proper use of technology resources.

Question 2

The term, zombie, is _____________.
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 or device whose owner is unaware that the computer or device is being controlled remotely by an outsider

Accepted Answer

A zombie is a computer or device that has been compromised and is being controlled remotely by an outsider, often for malicious purposes, without the owner's knowledge.

Question 3

Which of the following statements is not true about biometric devices?
A)Personal characteristics are unique and cannot be forgotten or misplaced.
B)Biometric devices are an unreliable method of identification and notification.
C)Examples include fingerprint readers and hand geometry systems.
D)Biometric devices translate a personal characteristic into a digital code.

Accepted Answer

Biometric devices are generally considered to be a reliable method of identification as they use unique personal characteristics that cannot be forgotten or misplaced. Examples of biometric devices include fingerprint readers and hand geometry systems. Biometric devices translate a personal characteristic into a digital code, which can then be compared to a database to identify an individual. Therefore, statement B is not true.

Question 4

The term CAPTCHA is _____________.
A)a private combination of words associated with a user name that allows access to computer resources
B)the average time it takes a computer to discover a password based on the number of characters
C)a digital image used to help decipher a faded or blurry word in digitized news archives
D)a series of distorted characters that a user is required to enter correctly to continue using a website

Accepted Answer

CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. It is a security measure to distinguish between humans and automated programs or bots. CAPTCHA presents a series of distorted characters that a user is required to enter correctly to continue using a website, thus preventing automated spam or attacks.

Question 5

Which of the following does your college use to verify your identity?
A)face recognition system
B)iris recognition system
C)hand geometry system
D)digital forensics system

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

The term firewall is _____________.
A)the access point a hacker uses to intrude on a computer or network
B)a program that searches for cybercriminals by looking for patterns in attacks
C)hardware and/or software that protects a network's resources from intrusion
D)a virus that prevents the computer or network from accessing outside resources

Accepted Answer

A firewall is a hardware and/or software system that protects a network. It monitors and controls incoming and outgoing network traffic based on a set of predetermined security policies. It acts as a barrier between a trusted internal network and an untrusted external network, such as the internet. It can also prevent unauthorized access to a computer or network. A firewall is not an access point for hackers nor does it search for cybercriminals. It is not a virus that prevents the computer or network from accessing outside resources.

Question 7

Which of the following does your new smartphone use to unlock the device?
A)hand geometry system
B)face recognition system
C)iris recognition system
D)digital forensics system

Accepted Answer

The question is asking about the method used to unlock a smartphone. Hand geometry and iris recognition systems are not commonly used for this purpose, while digital forensics is a method used for analyzing data on a device rather than unlocking it. Face recognition, however, is a common method used for smartphone unlocking.

Question 8

A perpetrator is using a botnet. Which of the following is the least likely use of his botnet?
A)sending spam via email
B)spreading viruses
C)committing a distributed denial of service attack
D)authoring ActiveX scripts

Accepted Answer

While all of the listed activities are commonly associated with the use of botnets, the authoring of ActiveX scripts is the least likely. This is because ActiveX scripts are often used for legitimate purposes, such as providing interactive content on websites or controlling hardware devices. While it's possible that a botnet could be used to distribute malicious ActiveX scripts, it's less common than the other listed activities.

Question 9

Which of the following does your financial institution use to reduce fraud?
A)digital forensics system
B)iris recognition system
C)signature verification system
D)hand geometry system

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

What happens during a DDoS attack?
A)An unsuspecting computer is used to send an influx of confusing data messages or useless network traffic.
B)Antivirus software disables a virus and protects the computer or network from unauthorized access.
C)The police use a virus and other measures to take down a network of computer criminals.
D)A zombie army is used to attack computers or computer networks.

Accepted Answer

During a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack, a group of compromised computers, known as a botnet or zombie army, is used to flood a targeted website, server or network with an overwhelming amount of traffic or data, making it inaccessible to legitimate users. This is often done by exploiting vulnerabilities in software or using malware to infect computers and recruit them into the botnet. Option A describes a specific type of attack called a DDoS amplification attack, while options B and C describe measures to protect against or combat cyber threats, but not specifically connected to DDoS attacks.

Question 11

The term, PIN, is an acronym for which of the following?
A)personal identification number
B)private Internet notification
C)possessed information number
D)personal information network

Accepted Answer

PIN stands for personal identification number, which is typically a numeric code used for authentication purposes, such as accessing bank accounts or mobile devices.

Question 12

Which of the following refers to a technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network?
A)spoofing
B)phishing
C)veiling
D)costuming

Accepted Answer

Spoofing is a technique used by intruders to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network by disguising their identity or using fake information. Phishing involves tricking individuals into revealing sensitive information, veiling involves hiding the source of the attack, and costuming is not a recognized term in the context of computer security.

Question 13

You have encountered a technology that is effective in blocking computer-generated attempts to access a website because it is generally easy for humans to recognize distorted characters. What is this technology?
A)CAPTCHA
B)CERT/CC
C)two-step verification
D)serial authentication

Accepted Answer

CAPTCHA stands for Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart. It presents distorted characters or images that humans can easily recognize but are difficult for computers to decipher, thereby preventing automated bots from accessing a website.

Question 14

Which of the following does your financial service institution use to secure the transactions you make using their phone banking service?
A)digital forensics system
B)voice verification system
C)iris recognition system
D)hand geometry system

Accepted Answer

Voice verification system is the most commonly used technology to secure phone banking services. It uses the customer's voice as a biometric identifier to authenticate their identity and ensure secure transactions. Digital forensics system is used to investigate and prevent cybercrimes, and iris recognition and hand geometry systems are more commonly used for physical access control.

Question 15

Which of the following does a new federal laboratory use in its high security areas?
A)signature verification system
B)digital forensics system
C)hand geometry system
D)iris recognition system

Accepted Answer

A new federal laboratory would most likely use an iris recognition system in its high security areas as it provides a high level of accuracy and security. Signature verification and hand geometry systems may not be as secure, while a digital forensics system is typically used for analyzing and recovering data rather than access control.

Question 16

Which of the following does your company use to track your time and attendance?
A)face recognition system
B)iris recognition system
C)hand geometry system
D)digital forensics system

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following terms is used to describe a file a computer creates that records successful and unsuccessful access attempts?
A)an access control
B)an attempt log
C)an attack index
D)an audit trail

Accepted Answer

An audit trail is a record or file created by a computer system that logs various types of events, including successful and unsuccessful access attempts. This is commonly used for security and compliance purposes, allowing administrators to review the log and identify potential security breaches or policy violations. The other options - access control, attempt log, and attack index - are not specifically used to describe this type of log file.

Question 18

Which of the following does your daughter's daycare use to verify the identity of parents who pick up their children?
A)face recognition system
B)iris recognition system
C)hand geometry system
D)digital forensics system

Accepted Answer

A hand geometry system is the most appropriate choice for verifying the identity of parents picking up their children from daycare as it is non-intrusive, easy to use, and offers high levels of accuracy. Face recognition and iris recognition systems may be affected by changes in lighting or facial gestures, while digital forensics systems are used for data recovery and analysis rather than identity verification.

Question 19

The term back door, as it refers to computer crime, is _____________.
A)the area of memory where information about a virus or attempted attack is sent by the antivirus software in order to prevent similar attacks in the future
B)a program or set of instructions that allows users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network
C)the vulnerabilities of a computer criminal or criminal network that enable them to be tracked and caught
D)a weakness in a computer or network's security system that enables criminals to gain unauthorized access

Accepted Answer

A backdoor is a program or set of instructions that allows users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network, often created by hackers or malware. It's used to steal data, spread viruses, or gain unauthorized access. The other options are not the correct definition of a backdoor.

Question 20

Which of the following is the least likely motive for a DDoS?
A)political anger
B)spoofing
C)extortion
D)negative recognition

Accepted Answer

Spoofing is not a common motive for DDoS attacks. The most common motives are political anger, extortion, and negative recognition.

Quiz 5: Digital Security, Ethics, and Privacy

What is an AUP intended to do?

The term, zombie, is _____________.

Which of the following statements is not true about biometric devices?

The term CAPTCHA is _____________.

Which of the following does your college use to verify your identity?

The term firewall is _____________.

Which of the following does your new smartphone use to unlock the device?

A perpetrator is using a botnet. Which of the following is the least likely use of his botnet?

Which of the following does your financial institution use to reduce fraud?

What happens during a DDoS attack?

The term, PIN, is an acronym for which of the following?

Which of the following refers to a technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network?

You have encountered a technology that is effective in blocking computer-generated attempts to access a website because it is generally easy for humans to recognize distorted characters. What is this technology?

Which of the following does your financial service institution use to secure the transactions you make using their phone banking service?

Which of the following does a new federal laboratory use in its high security areas?

Which of the following does your company use to track your time and attendance?

Which of the following terms is used to describe a file a computer creates that records successful and unsuccessful access attempts?

Which of the following does your daughter's daycare use to verify the identity of parents who pick up their children?

The term back door, as it refers to computer crime, is _____________.

Which of the following is the least likely motive for a DDoS?