Question 1
2 out of 2 points

A ________ appears to be a legitimate program, but is actually something malicious.
Selected Answer:
Correct Trojan horse
Answers:
Correct Trojan horse
rootkit
botnet
worm
Question 2
2 out of 2 points

A service pack is a large, planned software update that addresses multiple problems or adds multiple features.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 3
2 out of 2 points

Which device on a network performs network address translation?
Selected Answer:
Correct Router
Answers:
Repeater
Correct Router
Hub
Splitter
Question 4
2 out of 2 points

You should use a(n) ________ account for everyday computing on a computer running Windows.
Selected Answer:
Correct standard
Answers:
guest
Correct standard
visitor
administrator
Question 5
2 out of 2 points

Phishing and pharming attempts are successful because they appear to be from legitimate websites.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 6
2 out of 2 points

A ________ changes your home page and redirects you to other websites.
Selected Answer:
Correct browser hijacker
Answers:
botnet
Correct browser hijacker
zombie
rootkit
Question 7
2 out of 2 points

A ________ connects two or more networks together.
Selected Answer:
Correct router
Answers:
switch
Correct router
repeater
hub
Question 8
2 out of 2 points

A criminal might obtain personal information by capturing what is typed on a keyboard by installing a keylogger program
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 9
2 out of 2 points

The cyberbullying of one adult by another adult, using a computer is known as ________.
Selected Answer:
Correct cyber-harassment
Answers:
Correct cyber-harassment
phishing
stalking
pharming
Question 10
2 out of 2 points

Cyber criminals can be difficult to catch because many of the attacks originate outside the United States.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 11
2 out of 2 points

When you set up your wireless router, you should change the ________, which is also called the wireless network name.
Selected Answer:
Correct SSID
Answers:
Correct SSID
WAP
NAT
WEP
Question 12
2 out of 2 points

An email supposedly from your bank asking for your password so that it can troubleshoot your account is a form of ________.
Selected Answer:
Correct phishing
Answers:
pharming
cyberbullying
Correct phishing
cyber-stalking
Question 13
2 out of 2 points

When a company pays people to hack into its own system, it calls in ________ hackers.
Selected Answer:
Correct white-hat
Answers:
Correct white-hat
gray-hat
green-hat
black-hat
Question 14
2 out of 2 points

If your computer has a ________, someone else can gain access to it undetected.
Selected Answer:
Correct rootkit
Answers:
zombie
logic bomb
botnet
Correct rootkit
Question 15
2 out of 2 points

________ is an unlawful attack on computers or networks done to intimidate a government or its people.
Selected Answer:
Correct Cyber-terrorism
Answers:
Correct Cyber-terrorism
Cyber-stalking
Cybercrime
Computer fraud
Question 16
2 out of 2 points

An email claiming that you have won a lottery might be an example of ________.
Selected Answer:
Correct computer fraud
Answers:
cyber-harassment
Correct computer fraud
cyber-stalking
cyberbullying
Question 17
2 out of 2 points

When you enter your credit card information in a website, you know the website is encrypted when you see ________ in the address bar.
Selected Answer:
Correct https
Answers:
http
Correct https
shttp
ssl
Question 18
2 out of 2 points

Antivirus software uses ________ to search for known viruses.
Selected Answer:
Correct signature checking
Answers:
virus checks
definition date checks
stop-and-search checks
Correct signature checking
Question 19
2 out of 2 points

In an office acceptable use policy (AUP), which of the following might be prohibited?
Selected Answer:
Correct Logging in to eBay
Answers:
Viewing an associate's electronic calendar
Checking work email
Correct Logging in to eBay
Purchasing business supplies online
Question 20
2 out of 2 points

Another name for a bot is a zombie.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 21
2 out of 2 points

A router is a form of security because it ________.
Selected Answer:
Correct acts like a firewall
Answers:
scans your email for malicious content
Correct acts like a firewall
scans webpages before displaying the content
implements User Account Control (UAC)
Question 22
2 out of 2 points

Antispyware software prevents adware software from installing itself on your computer.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 23
2 out of 2 points

Worms spread over network connections without any help from users.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 24
2 out of 2 points

Cyber-harassment is defined as cyberbullying between adults.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 25
2 out of 2 points

When using Windows to make changes, install hardware, or configure settings, you need to use the ________ account on your computer.
Selected Answer:
Correct administrator
Answers:
guest
client
Correct administrator
master
Question 26
2 out of 2 points

The biggest difference between cyberbullying and cyber-harassment is that one involves minors and the other occurs between adults.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 27
2 out of 2 points

Spyware is easy to remove from your computer.
Selected Answer:
Correct False
Answers:
True
Correct False
Question 28
2 out of 2 points

Adware does NOT affect your computer's performance.
Selected Answer:
Correct False
Answers:
True
Correct False
Question 29
2 out of 2 points

Which cybercrime is considered to be a form of harassment?
Selected Answer:
Correct Cyber-stalking
Answers:
Phishing
Pharming
Clickjacking
Correct Cyber-stalking
Question 30
2 out of 2 points

The only authority responsible for investigating cybercrime in the United States is the FBI.
Selected Answer:
Correct False
Answers:
True
Correct False
Question 31
2 out of 2 points

Cyber-stalking is serious because the person demonstrates a pattern of harassment and poses a credible threat of harm.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 32
2 out of 2 points

Another name for the actual attack caused by a virus is a ________.
Selected Answer:
Correct payload
Answers:
Correct payload
hoax
logic bomb
worm
Question 33
2 out of 2 points

A rootkit is a set of programs that enables someone to gain control over a computer system surreptitiously.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 34
2 out of 2 points

The only program you need to fully protect your computer is a good antivirus program.
Selected Answer:
Correct False
Answers:
True
Correct False
Question 35
2 out of 2 points

The difference between a virus and a worm is a ________.
Selected Answer:
Correct virus needs a host file, but a worm does not
Answers:
virus is a threat to your computer, but a worm is not
worm is a threat to your computer, but a virus is not
Correct virus needs a host file, but a worm does not
virus replicates itself, but a worm cannot self-replicate
Question 36
2 out of 2 points

Hacking to make a political statement is called ________.
Selected Answer:
Correct hacktivism
Answers:
sneaking
politicking
Correct hacktivism
cracking
Question 37
2 out of 2 points

A black-hat hacker attempts to find security holes in a system to prevent future hacking.
Selected Answer:
Correct False
Answers:
True
Correct False
Question 38
2 out of 2 points

To secure your wireless network at home, you should ________.
Selected Answer:
Correct use wireless encryption with a difficult passphrase
Answers:
password-protect important document files
back up the computers on the network
Correct use wireless encryption with a difficult passphrase
set the SSID to CLOSED
Question 39
2 out of 2 points

Ransomware is malware that prevents you from using your computer until you pay a fine or fee.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 40
2 out of 2 points

Firewalls can be implemented by hardware and/or software.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 41
2 out of 2 points

A hotfix resolves individual software problems as they are discovered.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 42
2 out of 2 points

Which statement about a logic bomb is FALSE?
Selected Answer:
Correct It can spread to other machines.
Answers:
It can lay dormant until specific conditions are met.
It is often planted by a disgruntled IT worker,
It can be triggered on a specific date.
Correct It can spread to other machines.
Question 43
2 out of 2 points

Once a computer is infected, a virus can use an email program to send out copies of itself.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 44
2 out of 2 points

Which would be the strongest password?
Selected Answer:
Correct p@55W0?d
Answers:
p22w0r6
Correct p@55W0?d
p@ssw*rd
customer
Question 45
2 out of 2 points

The ________ Act passed by the U.S. Congress in 1986 made it a crime to access classified information.
Selected Answer:
Correct Computer Fraud and Abuse
Answers:
Cybersecurity
USA PATRIOT
Correct Computer Fraud and Abuse
Cyber Security Enhancement
Question 46
2 out of 2 points

________ redirects you to a phony website by hijacking a domain name.
Selected Answer:
Correct Pharming
Answers:
Clickjacking
Shill bidding
Correct Pharming
Phishing
Question 47
2 out of 2 points

________ hackers hack into systems to steal or vandalize.
Selected Answer:
Correct Black-hat
Answers:
White-hat
Gray-hat
Correct Black-hat
Red-hat
Question 48
2 out of 2 points

Encryption converts plain text into ciphertext.
Selected Answer:
Correct True
Answers:
Correct True
False
Question 49
2 out of 2 points

The ________ was created to make it easier for victims to report cybercrimes.
Selected Answer:
Correct Internet Crime Complaint Center
Answers:
USA PATRIOT Act
Homeland Security Act
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Correct Internet Crime Complaint Center
Question 50
2 out of 2 points

Which statement about cookies is FALSE?
Selected Answer:
Correct They cannot collect information you do not want to share.
Answers:
They can be installed without your knowledge.
Correct They cannot collect information you do not want to share.
They are used by websites to identify you.
They are small text files.