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Tutorial 9(Chapter 9)
Quiz by Hadrina
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What is the primary focus of cyber security?
The three primary privacy issues include all EXCEPT:
Which legislation protects personal financial information?
What type of cookie is generated by advertising companies to track web activity across multiple sites?
Web bugs are:
Which of the following is NOT a type of hacker?
What distinguishes a cracker from a white hat hacker?
Identity theft is primarily aimed at:
A denial of service attack works by:
Which of the following best describes phishing?
Script kiddies are characterized by:
The primary goal of corporate spies is to:
Ransomware is:
Which of the following is true about worms?
A Trojan horse is characterized by:
Which of the following is an example of malicious hardware?
A botnet is:
The most secure method of restricting access typically involves:
A strong password should include:
Dictionary attacks target:
The primary purpose of a firewall is to:
HTTPS differs from HTTP by providing:
VPNs are primarily used for:
WPA2 is associated with:
A disaster recovery plan primarily addresses:
Which of the following is NOT a significant concern related to technology's impact?
Which term describes the guidelines for the morally acceptable use of computers?
What is the unauthorized copying and distribution of software called?
What does the acronym DRM stand for in the context of computer ethics?
What is the main purpose of a disaster recovery plan?
Which of the following is NOT a method of restricting access to computer systems?
What is the process of coding information to make it unreadable without a key?
Which type of encryption protects email communications?
What does the acronym HTTPS stand for?
Which type of network encrypts connections between company networks and remote users?
What is the standard for wireless network encryption that restricts access to authorized users?
What is the purpose of biometric scanning in computer security?
Which of the following is NOT a type of biometric scanner?
What is a dictionary attack in the context of password security?
What type of software helps users create and store strong passwords?
Which of the following is an example of physical security measures?
What is the purpose of data backups?
Where are data backups often stored to protect against equipment loss or damage?
What is the definition of privacy in relation to technology?
Which of the following is NOT a primary privacy issue?
What does the Freedom of Information Act guarantee?
Where does a web browser typically store information about recently visited websites?
What is the function of a browser cache?
What are cookies in the context of web browsing?
What is the difference between first-party and third-party cookies?
What is the purpose of privacy modes in web browsers?
What is the definition of spyware?
What is the best software defense against spyware?
Which law protects medical records?
What does the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) do?
What is the distinction between a hacker and a cracker?
Which type of hacker aims to expose security flaws to improve system security?
What characterizes a grey hat hacker?
What is the primary motivation for identity theft?
What is a denial-of-service attack?
What does the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act prohibit?
Which of the following is an example of malicious software?
Which is an example of unethical behavior in the workplace?
Which of the following is an ethical guideline in computer use?
What is the primary goal of encryption?
What Can't a Firewall Do?
_________ are data collectors. Data is generated when you use a website and is then stored by your web browser. They can help businesses and web-developers understand how users use their website.
You receive an e-mail message. The sender of the message claims to be a bank executive and wants your personal information to open an account for you. Which one of the following terms describes this activity?
Which of the following is not a measure to protect computer security?
You see a contest that reads, "Win $10,000 instantly! Click this link to sign up!" You click on the link, and the website asks for your name, address, and email to enter the contest. Why could it be unsafe to share your private information?
_____ private networks encrypt connections between company networks and remote users, such as workers connecting from home, creating a secure virtual connection to a company LAN across the Internet.
____________ is (often) irrelevant commercial messages, including emails, advertisements and text messages, that are posted on a large scale.
What are the functions of anti-virus software?
Which one of the following is NOT a type of biometric security?
Why should encryption make internet users feel secure?
