Question 1

________ firewalls can prohibit outsiders from starting a session with any user behind the firewall.

Accepted Answer

A)   Perimeter
B)   Internal
C)   Packet-filtering
D)   Malware

Question 2

Viruses,worms,and Trojan horses are types of firewalls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

________ is an example of a data safeguard against security threats.

Accepted Answer

A)   Application design
B)   Backup and recovery
C)   Accountability
D)   Procedure design

Question 4

System errors are not caused by human error.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

________ are the patterns that exist in malware code and should be downloaded and updated frequently.

Accepted Answer

A)   Data safeguards
B)   Patches
C)   Antivirus scans
D)   Malware definitions

Question 6

A criticism against biometric authentication is that it provides weak authentication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

________ is a technique for intercepting computer communications.

Accepted Answer

A)   Spoofing
B)   Hacking
C)   Pretexting
D)   Sniffing

Question 8

________ occur when bogus services flood a Web server.

Accepted Answer

A)   Spoofing attacks
B)   Hacking attacks
C)   Phishing attacks
D)   DOS attacks

Question 9

Backup procedures for system users include backing up Web site resources,databases,administrative data,account and password data,and other data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Creating backup copies of database contents is a technical safeguard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Pretexting occurs when someone deceives by pretending to be someone else.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Typically,a help-desk information system has answers to questions that only a true user would know,such as the user's birthplace,mother's maiden name,or last four digits of an important account number.This information ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   allows help-desk representatives to create new passwords for users
B)   reduces the strength of the security system
C)   protects the anonymity of a user
D)   helps authenticate a user

Question 13

A person calls the Draper residence and pretends to represent a credit card company.He asks Mrs.Draper to confirm her credit card number.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   hacking
B)   phishing
C)   pretexting
D)   sniffing

Question 14

Because encryption keys can get lost or destroyed,a copy of the key should be stored with a trusted third party.This safety procedure is sometimes called ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   key escrow
B)   white hat
C)   key encryption
D)   biometric authentication

Question 15

________ use(s) personal physical characteristics such as fingerprints,facial features,and retinal scans to verify users.

Accepted Answer

A)   Passwords
B)   Smart cards
C)   Biometric authentication
D)   Personal identification numbers

Question 16

Some unauthorized programs are able to ________ legitimate systems and substitute their own processing.

Accepted Answer

A)   usurp
B)   spoof
C)   hack
D)   flood

Question 17

What is the similarity between adware and spyware?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both masquerade as useful programs.
B)   Both are specifically programmed to spread.
C)   Both are installed without user's permission.
D)   Both are used to steal data.

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true regarding position sensitivity?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a type of data safeguard.
B)   It enables security personnel to prioritize their activities in accordance with the possible risk and loss.
C)   It is documented only for high-sensitivity positions.
D)   It applies to new employees only.

Question 19

Distinguish between phishing,spoofing,and sniffing.

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Phishing is a technique for obtaining un...

Question 20

Describe an incident-response plan.

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Every organization should have an incide...

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Because encryption keys can get lost or destroyed,a copy of the key should be stored with a trusted third party.This safety procedure is sometimes called ________.

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System errors are not caused by human error.

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________ occur when bogus services flood a Web server.

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What is the similarity between adware and spyware?

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Viruses,worms,and Trojan horses are types of firewalls.

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Some unauthorized programs are able to ________ legitimate systems and substitute their own processing.

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________ is an example of a data safeguard against security threats.

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Backup procedures for system users include backing up Web site resources,databases,administrative data,account and password data,and other data.

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________ is a technique for intercepting computer communications.

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Which of the following statements is true regarding position sensitivity?

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________ are the patterns that exist in malware code and should be downloaded and updated frequently.

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Typically,a help-desk information system has answers to questions that only a true user would know,such as the user's birthplace,mother's maiden name,or last four digits of an important account number.This information ________.

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A person calls the Draper residence and pretends to represent a credit card company.He asks Mrs.Draper to confirm her credit card number.This is an example of ________.

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Creating backup copies of database contents is a technical safeguard.

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________ use(s) personal physical characteristics such as fingerprints,facial features,and retinal scans to verify users.

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Distinguish between phishing,spoofing,and sniffing.

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A criticism against biometric authentication is that it provides weak authentication.

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________ firewalls can prohibit outsiders from starting a session with any user behind the firewall.

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Pretexting occurs when someone deceives by pretending to be someone else.

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