Question 1

________ is a function pertaining to a particular database that develops procedures and practices to control and protect the database.

Accepted Answer

A)   Data encryption
B)   Database administration
C)   Data authentication
D)   Database normalizationE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Data safeguards protect computer hardware from external threat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is a virus? Differentiate between Trojan horses and worms.

Accepted Answer

A virus is a computer program that replicates itself.
•Trojan horses are viruses that masquerade as useful programs or files.
•A worm is a virus that self-propagates using the Internet or other computer network.

Question 4

Key escrow is a(n)  ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   protocol used to secure communication over the internet
B)   safety procedure that allows a trusted party to have a copy of the encryption key
C)   device that prevents unauthorized network access
D)   encryption algorithm that uses both public and private keysE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 5

Describe six malware safeguards.

Accepted Answer

It is possible for users to avoid most m...

Question 6

________ are false targets for computer criminals to attack.

Accepted Answer

A)   Botnets
B)   Hot sites
C)   Honeypots
D)   Web beaconsE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

________ involve the people and procedure components of information systems.

Accepted Answer

A)   Firewalls
B)   Technical safeguards
C)   Human safeguards
D)   PayloadsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 8

Which of the following is a personal security safeguard?

Accepted Answer

A)   sending valuable data only via email or IM
B)   using single password for all the sites
C)   removing high-value assets from computers
D)   storing browsing history, temporary files, and cookiesE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Nonword passwords are vulnerable to a ________ attack in which the password cracker tries every possible combination of characters.

Accepted Answer

A)   denial-of-service
B)   sniffing
C)   brute force
D)   phishingE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 10

Define encryption and explain symmetric and asymmetric encryption for computer systems.

Accepted Answer

Encryption is the process of transformin...

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   Hacking
B)   Usurping
C)   Sniffing
D)   PretextingE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Most emails and IMs are protected by encryption.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A new hire must seek out the employer's security policy if it is not discussed in new-employee training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Companies should require vendors and partners to perform appropriate screening and security training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Cookies enable an individual to access Web sites without having to sign in every time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 16

________ is a technique for intercepting computer communications through a physical connection to a network or without a physical connection in the case of wireless networks.

Accepted Answer

A)   Spoofing
B)   Phishing
C)   Sniffing
D)   PretextingE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Describe the magnitude of security problems in the present day.

Accepted Answer

The full extent of the financial and dat...

Question 18

What are spyware and adware programs?

Accepted Answer

•Spyware programs are installed on the user's computer without the user's knowledge or permission.Spyware resides in the background and, unknown to the user, observes the user's actions and keystrokes, monitors computer activity, and reports the user's activities to sponsoring organizations.Some malicious spyware, called key loggers, captures keystrokes to obtain user names, passwords, account numbers, and other sensitive information.
•Adware is similar to spyware in that it is installed without the user's permission and that it resides in the background and observes user behavior.Most adware is benign in that it does not perform malicious acts or steal data.It does, however, watch user activity and produce pop-up ads.Adware can also change the user's default window or modify search results and switch the user's search engine.

Question 19

The best personal security safeguard is to remove browsing history, temporary files, and cookies from the computer and to set the browser to disable history and cookies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Companies must establish security policies and procedures for the termination of employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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________ is a function pertaining to a particular database that develops procedures and practices to control and protect the database.

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Data safeguards protect computer hardware from external threat.

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What is a virus? Differentiate between Trojan horses and worms.

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A virus is a computer program that replicates itself. •Trojan horses are viruses that masquerade as useful programs or files. •A worm is a virus that self-propagates using the Internet or other computer network.

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Describe six malware safeguards.

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________ are false targets for computer criminals to attack.

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Nonword passwords are vulnerable to a ________ attack in which the password cracker tries every possible combination of characters.

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Define encryption and explain symmetric and asymmetric encryption for computer systems.

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Encryption is the process of transformin...
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________ occurs when someone deceives by pretending to be someone else.

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Most emails and IMs are protected by encryption.

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A new hire must seek out the employer's security policy if it is not discussed in new-employee training.

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Companies should require vendors and partners to perform appropriate screening and security training.

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Cookies enable an individual to access Web sites without having to sign in every time.

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Describe the magnitude of security problems in the present day.

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What are spyware and adware programs?

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Companies must establish security policies and procedures for the termination of employees.

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________ is a function pertaining to a particular database that develops procedures and practices to control and protect the database.

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Data safeguards protect computer hardware from external threat.

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Describe six malware safeguards.

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________ involve the people and procedure components of information systems.

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Nonword passwords are vulnerable to a ________ attack in which the password cracker tries every possible combination of characters.

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Define encryption and explain symmetric and asymmetric encryption for computer systems.

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

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Most emails and IMs are protected by encryption.

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A new hire must seek out the employer's security policy if it is not discussed in new-employee training.

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Companies should require vendors and partners to perform appropriate screening and security training.

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Cookies enable an individual to access Web sites without having to sign in every time.

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Describe the magnitude of security problems in the present day.

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Companies must establish security policies and procedures for the termination of employees.

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