Question 1

Regarding computer protection, quarantining is defined as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  updating your antivirus software
B)  placing a found virus in a secure area on the hard drive
C)  repairing an infected file
D)  deleting an infected file B

Question 2

Which type of virus was the famous Michelangelo virus?

Accepted Answer

A)  A worm
B)  A time bomb
C)  A script virus
D)  An e-mail virus

Question 3

A worm does NOT require human interaction to spread to other computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

A time bomb virus can be triggered on a certain date.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Unwanted, unsolicited e-mail is referred to as ________.

Accepted Answer

spam

Question 6

All of the following activities may infect your computer with a virus EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  sharing flash drives
B)  downloading video files from peer-to-peer sites
C)  downloading or running an e-mail attachment file
D)  printing a document

Question 7

To create a secure password, you should use a mixture of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I. spear phishing
II. rootkit
III. scareware
IV. zombie
V. spyware

Accepted Answer

A)   programs that allow hackers to gain access to your computer without your knowledge
B)   malware on your computer used to convince you that your computer has a virus
C)   a computer controlled by a hacker
D)   sending e-mails to people known to be customers of a company in an effort to get individuals to reveal sensitive data
E)   transmits information about you, such as your Internet-surfing habits

Question 9

All viruses cause serious destruction of computer data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Virtual private networks (VPNs) are secure networks that are established without using the public Internet infrastructure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 11

Creating and spreading online viruses is a cybercrime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following statements about cookies is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cookies obtain your personal information by searching your hard drive.
B)  Cookies are text files.
C)  Cookies help companies determine the traffic flow through their website.
D)  Some companies sell the personal information found in cookies to other companies.

Question 13

In computing, a ________ is named after a housing construction feature that slows the spread of fires from house to house.

Accepted Answer

A)  firehouse
B)  firebreak
C)  firewall
D)  fire extinguisher

Question 14

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I. packet filtering
II. IP address
III. firewall
IV. CAPTCHA
V. biometric authentication device

Accepted Answer

A)   program that generates distorted text and requires that it be typed into a box
B)   reads a unique personal characteristic and converts its pattern to a digital code
C)   hardware or software for protecting computers from hackers
D)   a computer's identity on the Internet
E)   method for selectively allowing certain requests to access ports

Question 15

Which of the following is formally defined as any criminal action perpetrated primarily through the use of a computer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social networking
B)  Cybercrime
C)  Phishing
D)  Hacking

Question 16

Victims of ________ can spend months, or even years, trying to repair their credit and eliminate fraudulent debts.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Victims of ________ can spend months, or...

Question 17

Social ________ is any technique that uses social skills to generate human interaction that entices individuals to reveal sensitive information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Social ________ is any technique that uses...

Question 18

A(n) ________ virus temporarily erases its code from the files where it resides, and then hides in the active memory of the computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ virus temporarily erases its code...

Question 19

Since you can always redownload program files, you do not need to include them in backups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Which of the following classifications of viruses can change its own code to avoid detection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stealth
B)  Multipartite
C)  Polymorphic
D)  Worm

Exam 9: Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

Regarding computer protection, quarantining is defined as ________.

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Which type of virus was the famous Michelangelo virus?

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A worm does NOT require human interaction to spread to other computers.

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A time bomb virus can be triggered on a certain date.

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Unwanted, unsolicited e-mail is referred to as ________.

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All of the following activities may infect your computer with a virus EXCEPT ________.

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To create a secure password, you should use a mixture of uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

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Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. spear phishing II. rootkit III. scareware IV. zombie V. spyware

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All viruses cause serious destruction of computer data.

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Virtual private networks (VPNs) are secure networks that are established without using the public Internet infrastructure.

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Creating and spreading online viruses is a cybercrime.

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Which of the following statements about cookies is NOT true?

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In computing, a ________ is named after a housing construction feature that slows the spread of fires from house to house.

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Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. packet filtering II. IP address III. firewall IV. CAPTCHA V. biometric authentication device

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Which of the following is formally defined as any criminal action perpetrated primarily through the use of a computer?

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Victims of ________ can spend months, or even years, trying to repair their credit and eliminate fraudulent debts.

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Social ________ is any technique that uses social skills to generate human interaction that entices individuals to reveal sensitive information.

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A(n) ________ virus temporarily erases its code from the files where it resides, and then hides in the active memory of the computer.

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Since you can always redownload program files, you do not need to include them in backups.

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Which of the following classifications of viruses can change its own code to avoid detection?

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