Module 9

Question 1

computer virus

Answer 1

a software program installed without the user’s knowledge and designed to alter the way a computer operates or to cause harm to the computer system.

Question 2

denial of service (DoS) attack

Answer 2

An act of sabotage that attempts to flood a network server or a Web server with so much activity that it is unable to function.

Question 3

dot con

Answer 3

A fraud or scam carried out through the Internet.

Question 4

encryption

Answer 4

A method of scrambling electronic content to make it unreadable if it is intercepted by an unauthorized user.

Question 5

firewall

Answer 5

A collection of hardware and/or software intended to protect a computer or computer network from unauthorized access.

Question 6

hacking

Answer 6

Using a computer to break into a computing resource

Question 7

identity theft

Answer 7

Using someone else’s identity to purchase goods or services or otherwise illegally masquerade as that individual.

Question 8

phishing

Answer 8

The use of spoofed electronic communications (typically e-mail messages) to obtain credit card numbers and other personal data to be used for fraudulent purposes.

Question 9

trojan horse

Answer 9

A malicious program that masquerades as something else, usually an application program.

Question 10

uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

Answer 10

A device containing a built-in battery that provides continuous power to a computer and other connected components when the electricity goes out.

Question 11

computer crime

Answer 11

aka cybercrime; any illegal act involving a computer

Question 12

information privacy

Answer 12

the rights of individuals and companies to control how the information about them is collected and used

Question 13

hardware theft

Answer 13

hardware stolen from an individual, business, school, or organization

Question 14

system failure

Answer 14

the complete malfunction of a computer system

Question 15

full disk encryption (FDE)

Answer 15

automatically encrypts everything stored on a drive

Question 16

ruggedized devices

Answer 16

withstand much more physical abuse than a conventional computing device

Question 17

surge suppressors

Answer 17

protect hardware from damage due to electrical fluctuations

Question 18

Disaster recovery plan (business continuity plan)

Answer 18

indicates how an organization will recover from a disruptive event

Question 19

unauthorized access

Answer 19

gaining access to a computer, network, file, or other resource without permission

Question 20

unauthorized use

Answer 20

using a computer resource for unapproved activities

Question 21

war driving

Answer 21

driving around an area to find a Wi-Fi network to access and use without authorization

Question 22

wifi piggybacking

Answer 22

accessing a unsecured Wi-Fi network from the hacker’s current location without authorization

Question 23

possessed knowledge access systems

Answer 23

use information that only the authorized user should know

Question 24

biometric access systems

Answer 24

identifies users by a particular, unique biological characteristic

Question 25

Two-factor authentication

Answer 25

uses two different methods to authenticate users

Question 26

Private key encryption (symmetric key encryption)

Answer 26

uses one key; most often used to encrypt files on a computer; if used to send files to others, the recipient and sender must agree on private key to be used

Question 27

Public key encryption (asymmetric key encryption)

Answer 27

uses two keys (private and public) to encrypt and decrypt documents; public key encrypts, private key decrypts; obtained via a certificate authority

Question 28

computer sabotage

Answer 28

acts of malicious destruction to a computer or computer resources

Question 29

Passwords

Answer 29

the most common type of possessed knowledge

Question 30

possessed object access systems

Answer 30

use a physical object an individual has in his/her possession to identify that individual

Question 31

secure web page

Answer 31

uses encryption to protect information transmitted via that web page

Question 32

botnet

Answer 32

group of bots (computers controlled by hacker) that are controlled by one individual and work together in a coordinated fashion

Question 33

malware

Answer 33

any type of malicious software

Question 34

computer worm

Answer 34

malicious program designed to spread rapidly by sending copies of itself to other computers via a network

Question 35

security software

Answer 35

typically a suite of programs used to protect your computer from a variety of threats

Question 36

antivirus software

Answer 36

used to detect and eliminate computer viruses and other types of malware

Question 37

social media hacking

Answer 37

accessing someone else’s social media account to post comments or send messages as that individual

Question 38

pharming

Answer 38

the use of spoofed domain names to obtain personal information

Question 39

online auction fraud

Answer 39

when an item purchased through an online auction is never delivered or is not as specified

Question 40

digital ID (digital certificate)

Answer 40

group of electronic data that can be used to verify the identify of a person or organization

Question 41

digital signature

Answer 41

verifies the identity of the individual and guarantees that the document has not been changed

Question 42

cyber bullying

Answer 42

use of online communication to bully another person

Question 43

cyber stalking

Answer 43

repeated threats or other malicious behavior that poses a credible threat of harm carried out online

Question 44

marketing database

Answer 44

contains marketing and demographic data; where people live and what products they buy

Question 45

government databases

Answer 45

a collection of data about people that the government collects and maintains

Question 46

electronic profiling

Answer 46

collecting in-depth information about an individual; name; address; income; and buying habits

Question 47

privacy policy

Answer 47

explains how personal information is used and shared; on most business websites

Question 48

spam

Answer 48

unsolicited email sent to a large group of individuals at one time

Question 49

throw-away email address

Answer 49

use for activities that lead to junk email

Question 50

email filter/spam filter

Answer 50

used to sort email

Question 51

computer monitoring software

Answer 51

used to monitor someone’s computer activity; can block websites, notify designated party of specific keyword searches or use of inappropriate web sites, can record emails and documents before they are encrypted

Question 52

video surveillance

Answer 52

use of video cameras to monitor activities

Question 53

employee monitoring

Answer 53

recording or observing the actions of employees while on the job

Question 54

presence technology

Answer 54

ability of one computing device to identify another device on the same network and determine its status

Question 55

T/F: A computer virus can only be transferred to another computer via a storage medium.

Answer 55

false

Question 56

T/F: An access control system that uses passwords is a possessed knowledge access system.

Answer 56

true

Question 57

T/F: Using a password that is two characters long is an example of two-factor authentication.

Answer 57

false

Question 58

T/F: Electronic profiling is the act of using electronic means to collect a variety of in-depth information about an individual, such as name, address, income, and buying habits.

Answer 58

true

Question 59

T/F: Cyberstalking is the use of spoofed e-mail messages to gain credit card numbers and other personal data to be used for fraudulent purposes.

Answer 59

false

Question 60

Driving around looking for a Wi-Fi network to access is referred to as____ .

Answer 60

war driving

Question 61

_____ access control systems use some type of unique physical characteristic of a person to authenticate that individual.

Answer 61

Biometric

Question 62

A(n) _____ plan can help a business get operational again following a fire, an act of sabotage, or a similar disaster.

Answer 62

disaster recovery or business continuity

Question 63

A(n) _____ can be added to a file or an e-mail message to verify the identity of the sender and guarantee the file or message has not been changed.

Answer 63

digital signature

Question 64

Many businesses today are requiring that all portable computers and mobile-devices issued to employees be ____ in order to protect against a data breach if the device is lost or stolen. a. ruggedized b. encrypted c. formatted

Answer 64

b. encrypted

Question 65

True or False: The act of breaking into another computer system is called two-factor authentication.

Answer 65

false

Question 66

A(n) __________ creates a barrier between a computer and the Internet to protect against unauthorized access.

Answer 66

firewall

Question 67

Sending an e-mail that looks like it came from someone else in order to obtain information for fraudulent purposes is called __________. a. hacking b. spamming c. phishing

Answer 67

c. phishing

Question 68

True or False: Cyber stalking can lead to online stalking and sometimes even the death of the victim.

Answer 68

true

Question 69

Using someone else’s identity to purchase goods or services or perform other transactions is called __________.

Answer 69

identity theft

Question 70

The ability of a computing device to identify another device on the same network and determine its status is called __________. a. computer monitoring b. video surveillance c. presence technology

Answer 70

c. presence technology

Question 71

True or False: A throw-away e-mail can help to reduce spam.

Answer 71

True

Question 72

A tool that automatically sorts incoming e-mail messages based on specified criteria is a(n) __________.

Answer 72

email filter