Ch. 5 Exam
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Which of the following are used to record, save, an then execute a set of keystrokes and instructions repeatedly?
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macros
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What is the term for a program that performs a repetitive task on a network?
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bot
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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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backup
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Which of the following does your company use to track your time and attendance?
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hand geometry system
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Which of the following terms refers to making a copy of a file?
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backing up
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Which of the following terms refers to a written list of guidelines that might include rules that prevent employees from using software illegally or using computers to steal?
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an IT code of conduct
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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
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Which of the following kinds of certificate is a notice that guarantees a user or website is legitimate?
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digital
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Which of the following does your new smartphone use to unlock the device?
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face recognition system
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Which of the following is the process of restricting access to certain material on the web?
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content filtering
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Which of the following terms is used to describe an encrypted code that a person, website, or organization uses to verify the identity of the message sender?
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a digital signature
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Which of the following copies all of the files in a computer?
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full backup
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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 user's personal and financial information?
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phishing
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What is another name for public key encryption?
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asymmetric key encryption
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Which of the following is not a security product developer?
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Adobe
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Which kind of license is a legal agreement that allows multiple users to access the software on the server simultaneously?
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network
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What term is used to describe the discovery, collection, and analysis of evidence found on computers and networks?
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digital forensics
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In your encryption algorithm, you replaced each letter with another letter. Which algorithm did you use?
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substitution
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Which of the following terms is used to describe a set of steps that can convert readable plaintext into unreadable ciphertext?
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an encryption algorithm
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Which of the following has the same intent as a cracker, but does not have the technical skills and knowledge?
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script kiddie
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With a three-generation backup policy, the grandparent is which of the following?
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oldest copy of the file
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Which of the following does a new federal laboratory use in its high security areas?
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iris recognition system
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Which of the following involves the use of computers to observe, record, and review an employee's use of a computer, including communications such as email messages, keyboarding activity, and websites visited?
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employee monitoring
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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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information privacy
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The term firewall is _____________.
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hardware and/or software that protects a network's resources from intrusion
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Which of the following is someone who uses the Internet or network to destroy or damage computers for political reasons?
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cyberterrorist
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Which of the following terms means in a location separate from the computer site?
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off-site
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Which of the following statements is not true about software theft?
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A keygen distributes user names and passwords to those who register their legally purchased copies of a software program.
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What is an EULA intended to do?
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license software for individual use
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Which of the following refers to a technique intruders use to make their network or Internet transmission appear legitimate to a victim computer or network?
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spoofing
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The term, botnet, means _____________.
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a group of compromised computers connected to a network that attacks other networks
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How long can digital certificates be valid?
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two years
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Computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits are classified as which of the following?
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malware
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When a waiter at a restaurant steals credit card numbers to make fraudulent purchases, this is called _____________.
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information theft
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Which of the following does your financial service institution use to secure the transactions you make using their phone banking service?
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voice verification system
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Many businesses use which of the following to limit employees' web access?
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content filtering
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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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site
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Which of the following terms is used to describe a file a computer creates that records successful and unsuccessful access attempts?
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an audit trail
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What term is used to describe the process of restricting access to certain material on the web?
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content filtering
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The term, zombie, is _____________.
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a computer or device whose owner is unaware that the computer or device is being controlled remotely by an outsider
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An IT code of conduct is a written guideline that helps determine whether a specific computer action is which of the following?
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ethical
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Which of the following statements is not true about biometric devices?
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Biometric devices are an unreliable method of identification and notification.
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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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spoofing
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What is an AUP intended to do?
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outline computer activities for which the computer and network may or may not be used
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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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cracker
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In your encryption algorithm, you removed every third letter. Which algorithm did you use?
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compaction
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In order to safeguard your personal information, which of the following is recommended?
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Clear your history file when you are finished browsing.
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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?
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a worm
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Which term is used to describe software used by cybercriminals?
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crimeware
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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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cyberterrorist
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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 rootkit
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Which of the following gives authors and artists the exclusive rights to duplicate, publish, and sell their materials?
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copyright
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Which of the following is an authorized person or company that issues and verifies digital certificates?
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certificate authority
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Which of the following statements is not true about backing up?
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With a selective backup, all of the files in the computer automatically are chosen to be copied.
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Which of the following can transmit germs?
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hand geometry systems
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A(n) ____________________ device authenticates a person's identity by translating a personal characteristic into a digital code that then is compared with a digital code stored in the computer verifying a physical or behavioral characteristic.
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Biometric
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A(n) ____________________ is a program or set of instructions in a program that allow users to bypass security controls when accessing a program, computer, or network.
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Back Door
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Employers and schools often specify standards for the ethical use of technology in an IT ____________________ and then distribute these standards to employees and students
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Code of Conduct
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____________________ involves the examination of media, programs, data and log files on computers, mobile devices, servers, and networks.
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Digital Forensics
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A(n) ____________________ attack is an assault whose purpose is to disrupt computer access to an Internet service such as the web or email.
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Dos
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The term ____________________ describes an attack whose goal ranges from disabling a government's computer network to crippling a country.
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Cyberwarfare
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To prevent unauthorized access and use, at a minimum a company should have a written ____________________ that outlines the activities for which a computer or network may and may not be used.
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AUP
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A(n) ____________________ is a written plan that describes the steps an organization would take to restore its computer operations in the event of a disaster.
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Disaster Recovery Plan
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A(n) ____________________ is a program that hides in a computer or mobile device and allows someone from a remote location to take full control of the computer or devices.
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Rootkit
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____________________ is the process of converting readable data into unreadable characters to prevent unauthorized access.
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Encryption
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A(n) ____________________ signature is an encryption code that a person, website, or organization attaches to an electronic message to verify the identity of the message sender.
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Digital
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____________________ is the unauthorized and illegal duplication of copyrighted software.
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Piracy
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A(n) ____________________ is a web app that evaluates your computer or mobile device to check for Internet and email vulnerabilities.
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Online Security Service
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The most common type of license included with software purchased by individual users is a(n) ____________________.
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EULA
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A(n) ____________________ object is any item that must be carried to gain access to a computer or computer facility.
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Possessed
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A(n) ____________________ agreement is the right to use software.
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License
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____________________ occurs when someone steals personal or confidential information.
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Information Theft
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A(n) ____________________ control is a security measure that defines who can access a computer, when they can access it, and what actions they can take while accessing the computer.
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Access
