Question 1

Creating and distributing ________ is one of the most widespread types of cybercrimes.

Accepted Answer

A)  spam
B)  computer viruses
C)  cookies
D)  zombiesE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 2

Another name for bots is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for bots is ________....

Question 3

A(n) ________-hat hacker illegally penetrates a system simply to demonstrate the hacker's expertise to the system administrator.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________-hat hacker illegally penetrates a system...

Question 4

Another name for a sniffer is a(n) ________ analyzer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for a sniffer is a(n)...

Question 5

Currently, there are no antivirus programs for mobile devices.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A(n)  ________ takes advantage of file transport methods, such as e-mail, to spread on its own.

Accepted Answer

A)  worm
B)  script virus
C)  encryption virus
D)  macro virusE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 7

A(n) ________ is composed of software programs known as bots, which run autonomously on a large number of zombie computers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is composed of software programs...

Question 8

The best defense against viruses is to install ________ software, which is specifically designed to detect viruses and protect your computer and files from harm.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The best defense against viruses is to...

Question 9

________ hackers break into systems legally for non-malicious reasons such as to test system security vulnerabilities.

Accepted Answer

A)  Black-hat
B)  Grey-hat
C)  White-hat
D)  Green-hatE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I. worm
II. computer virus
III. encryption virus
IV. polymorphic virus
V. logic bomb

Accepted Answer

A)   virus that is triggered when a file is opened or program is started a certain number of times
B)   attempts to travel between systems through network connections to spread an infection
C)   virus that changes its own code to avoid detection
D)   program that attaches itself to another program and attempts to spread itself to other computers through the exchange of files
E)   a program that renders your computer files unusable by compressing themF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

You can block logical ports from invaders and make your computer invisible to others on the Internet by installing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a packet sniffer
B)  a firewall
C)  a packet filter
D)  antivirus softwareE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A)  engineering
B)  theft
C)  pretexting
D)  pharmingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 13

For security reasons, you should be extremely wary of opening e-mail ________ such as Word files.

Accepted Answer

The answer of For security reasons, you should be extremely...

Question 14

Configuring a firewall to ignore all incoming packets that request access to a specific port is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  packet filtering
B)  packet switching
C)  static addressing
D)  logical port blockingE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

All of the following are top cybercrimes reported to the IC3 EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  identity theft
B)  non-auction scam
C)  advance fee fraud
D)  malware fraudE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 16

The terms virus and worm mean the same thing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A(n) ________ protects a computer against power surges.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ protects a computer against power...

Question 18

Match each of the following terms to its meaning:
I. Trojan horse
II. pretexting
III. cookie
IV. botnet
V. time bomb

Accepted Answer

A)   text file for storing personal preferences pertaining to websites
B)   program that appears to be something useful or desirable
C)   virus that is triggered by the passage of time or on a certain date
D)   creating a scenario that sounds legitimate enough that someone will trust you
E)   programs that run on a large number of zombie computersF) B) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

A(n)  ________ is the portion of virus code that is unique to a particular computer virus.

Accepted Answer

A)  virus signature
B)  encryption code
C)  compression code
D)  virus patternE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 20

Which is not one of the four key pieces of personal information you should protect from identity thieves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social Security number
B)  Anniversary
C)  Date of birth
D)  Street addressE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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

A(n) ________-hat hacker illegally penetrates a system simply to demonstrate the hacker's expertise to the system administrator.

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The best defense against viruses is to install ________ software, which is specifically designed to detect viruses and protect your computer and files from harm.

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Another name for a sniffer is a(n) ________ analyzer.

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A(n) ________ takes advantage of file transport methods, such as e-mail, to spread on its own.

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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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All of the following are top cybercrimes reported to the IC3 EXCEPT ________.

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You can block logical ports from invaders and make your computer invisible to others on the Internet by installing ________.

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A(n) ________ protects a computer against power surges.

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Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. worm II. computer virus III. encryption virus IV. polymorphic virus V. logic bomb

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A(n) ________ is the portion of virus code that is unique to a particular computer virus.

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A(n) ________ is composed of software programs known as bots, which run autonomously on a large number of zombie computers.

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Currently, there are no antivirus programs for mobile devices.

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Configuring a firewall to ignore all incoming packets that request access to a specific port is known as ________.

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Which is not one of the four key pieces of personal information you should protect from identity thieves?

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Match each of the following terms to its meaning: I. Trojan horse II. pretexting III. cookie IV. botnet V. time bomb

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The terms virus and worm mean the same thing.

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________ hackers break into systems legally for non-malicious reasons such as to test system security vulnerabilities.

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For security reasons, you should be extremely wary of opening e-mail ________ such as Word files.

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Another name for bots is ________.

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Creating and distributing ________ is one of the most widespread types of cybercrimes.

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