CGS Ch 5
Which of the following is NOT one of the specifications of Wi-Fi technology? 802.11g 802.11n 802.11x 802.11ac
802.11x
We use the term ___ to refer to large volumes of data that are constantly being generated by our devices and digital transactions. Big data Data validation Data mining Data warehouse
Big data
___, which are large networks of compromised computers, can be used by a hacker to spread malware, send spam, and conduct carefully orchestrated network attacks. Hotspots Worms Trojans Botnets
Botnets
A ___ attack allows hackers to shut down or block access to websites and other network resources by overwhelming them with requests. DDoS phishing pretexting scareware
DDoS
Most network installations use a(n) ___ star topology with twisted-pair cables that plug into the RJ45 port located on many devices. MIS DSS Ethernet Wi-Fi
Ethernet
Social engineering is a form of hacking that has a social or political agenda behind it. True False
False
When it comes to the best possible security for your wireless router, be sure to use WEP encryption to ensure that your transmissions are unreadable by hackers. True False
False
Each device with a NIC contains a unique identifier, known as a(n) ___ address, which distinguishes it from any other network-connected device in the world. MAC VPN gateway Ethernet
MAC
___ involves luring individuals into entering personal information into a website controlled by the hacker. Switching Phishing Pretexting Striping
Phishing
___ is a type of malware which is designed to report activity on your computer to another party. DDoS Ransomware Scareware Spyware
Spyware
___ passwords are long and generally use a mix of upper and lower case letters, numbers, and at least one symbol such as a dash or period. Strong Encrypted Fault-tolerant Cyber
Strong
A ___ is a program that disguises itself as an interesting, useful, or desirable program in order to gain access to your system. virus zombie worm Trojan horse
Trojan horse
Dust can clog cooling systems such as fans, which in turn may cause hardware to overheat. True False
True
Many thieves use the temptation of free (illegal) software to lure individuals into downloading malware on file-sharing services. True False
True
The wireless access points that are used in homes contain integrated routers, as do the devices that ISPs typically provide for Internet connectivity. True False
True
___ is a feature that requires two forms of identification, such as a password and possession of your phone, to log into an account. User validation Two-factor authentication Authorization VPN
Two-factor authentication
When the power fails completely, the battery in a(n) ___ contains enough power to run a computer system for a given amount of time. surge protector NIC UPS office automation system
UPS
Because it increases the security of a network connection, a ___ is often required for users who wish to access a company's private network over an Internet connection. VPN WAN gateway bridge
VPN
If a company had its corporate headquarters in one city but its manufacturing plant in another, it would likely set up a(n) ___ to connect the systems in these two locations. LAN WAN protocol extranet
WAN
Which of the following is NOT one of the three general strategies that are used to authenticate individuals? What you know What you have Who you know Who you are
Who you know
A wireless ___ is the device that all nodes connect to in order communicate wirelessly. hub access point extranet adapter
access point
Very few countermeasures are as effective as ___, which can help you recover data that was lost to almost any type of threat. botnets anti-malware encryption backups
backups
For modern networks, ___ is measured in either megabits per second (Mbps) or gigabits per second (Gbps). authentication topology attenuation bandwidth
bandwidth
Any step you take to ward off a threat is called a: risk countermeasure vulnerability TPS
countermeasure
In the field known as ___, experts use modeling software and statistics to extract knowledge from large volumes of data. data validation data analytics MIS social engineering
data analytics
A ___ cable consists of a thin strand of glass that transmits pulsating beams of light rather than electric current. fiber-optic twisted-pair coaxial bluetooth
fiber-optic
Today, a ___ generally refers to an individual who uses a computer and/or network to commit a variety of crimes. zombie hacker Trojan worm
hacker
Wireless ___ networks, where nodes connect directly to each other, may be used in large homes or businesses to easily cover the entire area. fiber mesh bridge star
mesh
Data moves through networks in structures known as ___, which are pieces of a message broken down into small units by the sending device and reassembled by the receiving device. packets bytes media VPNs
packets
The scam known as ___ typically comes in form of an alert message that claims to be from the FBI or your security software. DDoS RAID pretexting scareware
scareware
A ___ is an inexpensive product that guards connected equipment against large power spikes or surges that may infrequently occur. surge protector RAID switch gateway
surge protector
A ___ provides multiple ports for connecting nodes and is aware of the exact address or identity of all the nodes attached to it. hub gateway repeater switch
switch
A ___ is a type of malware that is attached to a host file and has the ability to replicate, or copy, itself. virus zombie worm Trojan horse
virus
A ___ is a fully-contained program that self-replicates and spreads through computers and networks. virus zombie worm Trojan horse
worm
