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Discovering Computers Chapter 5

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Quiz on Discovering Computers Chapter 5, created by anajune7 on 16/10/2014.
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Question 1

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What does a disk cleanup utility do?
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  • Organizes files into consecutive sectors
  • Creates and index of files on the files on the disk
  • searches for and removes unnecessary files
  • Provides file management capabilities

Question 2

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The term, PIN is an acronym for which of the following
Answer
  • Personal identification number
  • private internet notification
  • possessed information number
  • possessed information network

Question 3

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Which of the following terms is used to describe a program that copies itself repeatedly , using up resources and possibly shutting down the computer or network?
Answer
  • a virus
  • a worm
  • a trojan horse
  • a rootkit

Question 4

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Which of the following best describes the term, cybercrime?
Answer
  • Online or internet-based illegal acts
  • any illegal act involving a computer
  • a type of gaming software that stimulates criminal acts
  • using the internet to apprehend and prosecute criminals

Question 5

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Computer viruses, worms, trojan horses, and rootkits are classified as which of the following?
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  • malware
  • untrusted sources
  • threats
  • cybermalls

Question 6

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Which of the following is a technique intruders use to make their network or internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network
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  • rebuking
  • spoofing
  • transmitting
  • victimizing

Question 7

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The term zombie is?
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  • a program that performs a repetitive task on a network
  • spam sent via email to spread viruses or commit a distribute denial of service attack
  • a group of compromised computers connected to a network that attacks other networks
  • a computer or device whose owner is unaware that the computer or device is being controlled remotely by an outsider

Question 8

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The term back door, as it refers to computer crime is?
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  • the area of the memory where information about a virus or attempted attack is sent by the antivirus software in order to prevent similar attack in the future
  • a program or set of instructions that allows users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or netweork
  • the vulnerabilities of a computer criminal network that enables them to be tracked and caught
  • a weakness in a computer or network's security system that enables criminals to gain unauthorized access

Question 9

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In the case of system failure or the discovery of corrupted files, what do users do to the backed-up files when they bring the files to their original location on a computer?
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  • They reset the files
  • The index the files
  • They restore the files
  • They resource the files

Question 10

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Which of the following terms is used to describe a program that hides in a computer and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer?
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  • a virus
  • a worm
  • a trojan horse
  • a rootkit

Question 11

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In order to safeguard your personal information, which of the following is recommended?
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  • Fill out rebates and warranty forms completely to provide the manufacturer with as much information as possible in case you need to contact them
  • Clear your history file when you are finished browsing
  • Preprint your telephone number on your personal checks so business can reach you quickly if they determine a problem with your purchase.
  • Use shopping club and buying cards when shopping to remain anonymous

Question 12

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Which of the following refers to the right of individuals and companies to deny or restrict the collection and use of information about them?
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  • data rights
  • acceptable use
  • social restrictions
  • information privacy

Question 13

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Which of the following terms refers to someone who uses the internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons?
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  • script kiddie
  • cracker
  • cyberextortionist
  • cyberterrorist

Question 14

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What is the term for a website that uses encryption techniques to protect its data?
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  • Virtual site
  • Locked site
  • secure site
  • vault

Question 15

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Which of the following is a duplicate of a file, program, or disk that can be used if the original is lost damaged, or destroyed?
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  • restored file
  • bot
  • IP file
  • backup

Question 16

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Which of the following is a small test file that a web server stores on a users computer
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  • worm
  • spike
  • cookie
  • payload

Question 17

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Many websites, like that in the accompanying figure, require a user to enter a private combination of characters associated with a user name that allows access to certain computer resources. What is the term for this combination of characters?
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  • PIN
  • password
  • secure key
  • passterm

Question 18

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Which of the following is a scam in which a perpetrator sends an official looking email that attempts to obtain a users personal and financial information?
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  • spam
  • spit
  • phishing
  • spyware

Question 19

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Which kind of license is a legal agreement that permits users to install the software on multiple computers, usually at a volume discount?
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  • network
  • distribute
  • site
  • multipurpose

Question 20

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Which of the following terms refers to someone who accesses a computer or network illegally with the intent of malicious action?
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  • script kiddie
  • cracker
  • Cyberextortionist
  • Cyberterrorist

Question 21

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With which of the following do users choose which folders and files to include in a backup?
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  • full backup
  • incremental backup
  • Differential backup
  • selective backup

Question 22

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The term firewall is
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  • the access point a hacker uses to intrude on a computer or network
  • a program that searches for cybercriminals by looking for patterns in attacks
  • hardware and/or software that protects a network's resources from intrusion
  • a virus that prevents the computer or network from accessing outside resources

Question 23

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Which of the following is someone who demands payment in order to stop an attack on an organizations technology infrastructure
Answer
  • hacker
  • script kiddie
  • cyberextortionist
  • cyberterrorist

Question 24

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Internet adverting firms often use which of the following to collect information about users web browsing habits?
Answer
  • comware
  • postware
  • spyware
  • billware

Question 25

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Which of the following is any event or action that could cause a loss of or damage to computer hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability?
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  • digital security risk
  • information liability
  • technical terrorism
  • network compromise

Question 26

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Which term is used to describe software used by cybercriminals?
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  • cyberware
  • conware
  • criminalware
  • Crimeware
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