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Information Technology chapter 5
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- 1A(n) ______ has a goal of destroying data or stealing information. a. hacker b. cracker c. script kiddie d. cyberextortionsB) Cracker
- 2A(n) ______ demands payment to stop an attack. a. hacker b. cracker c. script kiddie d. cyberextortionsD) Cyberextortions
- 3Another term for botnet is ______ army. a. ghost b. vampire c. zombie d. spyC) Zombie
- 4Passcode is another term for a(n) ______. a. username b. encryption algorithm c. passphrase d. PIND) PIN
- 5PIN stands for personal identification ______. a. number b. name c. network d. noteA) number
- 6A(n) ______ screen restricts access to a computer or mobile device until a user performs a certain action. a. control b. firewall c. check d. lockD) lock
- 7An iris recognition system uses technology to read patterns in the user's ______. a. eye b. fingerprints c. signature d. faceA) Eye
- 8Which of the following best describes a back door? a. A file recovery method that circumvents the computer or mobile device's network. b. An invisible image on a website that, if accidentally clicked, downloads a virus to the user's computer or mobile device. c. A hardware device that reinforces security settings on a computer or network. d. A program or set of instructions that allows user to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network.D) A program or set of instructions that allows user to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network.
- 9You realize your computer has been infected with malware. It seems as if someone is controlling your computer from a remote location. What type of malware might you have? a. worm b. rootkit c. trojan horse d. virusB) rootkit
- 10You realize your computer has been infected with malware. The program has been copying itself repeatedly, using up resources. What type of malware might you have? a. worm b. rootkit c. trojan horse d. virusA) worm
- 11Which of the following is NOT true about two-step verification? a. Another term for it is two-factor verification. b. When a system sends an authentication code, it typically does not expire. c. If you sign in from a device you use frequently, you can elect to bypass two-step verification. d. ATMs usually require a two-step verification.B) When a system sends an authentication code, it typically does not expire.
- 12If the web address of a website begins with https instead of http, what do you know about the website? A) it likely is spoofed B) It is secure C) It provides security services and information. D) It contains encrypted dataB) It is secure
- 13You recently purchased a new laptop for home. You want to ensure that you are safe from malware. . You should make sure to do all of the following EXCEPT ______. a. always stay connected to the Internet b. use a firewall c. be cautious when clicking links in email d. never click OK in a pop-up spyware windowA) always stay connected to the internet
- 14Which of the following is NOT a part of a typical single-user license agreement? a. You can make one copy of the software as a backup. b. You can rent or lease the software. c. You cannot install the software on a network. d. You cannot export the softwareB) You can rent or lease the software
- 15A(n) ______ backup copies only the files that have changed since the last full backup. a. differential b. incremental c. selective d. partialB) Incremental
- 16A(n) ______ is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specification is ethical/unethical or allowed/not allowed. a. IP b. EULA c. electronic profile d. code of conductD) Code of conduct
- 17Social ______ is defined as gaining unauthorized access to or obtaining confidential information by taking advantage of another person. a. manipulation b. engineering c. hacking d. misdirectionB) Engineering
- 18Which of the following is not a green computing recommendation? a. Consolidate servers by using virtualization. b. Use outside air to cool the data center when possible. c. Purchase low-efficiency equipment. d. Use sleep modes and other power management featuresC) Purchase low-efficiency equipment
- 19Common digital security risks include information theft and system failure. a. True b. FalseA) True
- 20Viruses, worms, and trojan horses replicate themselves to other computers or devices. a- True b- FalseB) False
- 21The term ______ refers to online or internet-based illegal actsCybercrime
- 22An access ________ is a security measure that defines who can access a computer, device, or network.Control
- 23A(n) ____ is a private combination of characters associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources.Passphrase
- 24_______ is the process of converting data that is readable by humans into encoded characters.Encryption
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