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1. In the domain name "http://myspace.blogging.com", what are the root, top-level, second-level, and third-level domains, respectively? "http://", myspace, blogging, .com "http://", .com, blogging, myspace "http://", blogging, .com myspace, blogging, .com .com, blogging, myspace

.com, blogging, myspace

1. The WiMax standard can transmit up to a distance of approximately: 30 meters. 500 meters. 30 miles. 5 miles. 1 mile.

30 miles.

1. What is the primary difference between 3G and 4G cellular systems? 4G systems are digital. 4G systems have greater transmission speeds. 3G systems are unable to handle web browsing. 3G systems have poor security. 3G systems are not compatible with text messaging.

4G systems have greater transmission speeds.

1. Approximately what percentage of U.S. households has high-speed broadband connections? 10 percent 25 percent 50 percent 75 percent 99 percent

75 percent

A firewall allows the organization to A) prevent unauthorized communication both into and out of the network. B) monitor network hot spots for signs of intruders. C) prevent known spyware and malware from entering the system. D) all of the above.

A

A(n) ________ system is used to identify and authorize different categories of system users and specify which portions of the organization's systems each user can access. A) identity management B) AUP C) authentication D) firewall

A

All of the following are methods of ensuring software quality except for A) systems analysis. B) walkthroughs. C) software testing. D) internal corporate back-end system.

A

An independent computer program that copies itself from one computer to another over a network is called a A) worm. B) Trojan horse. C) bug. D) pest.

A

Application controls A) can be classified as input controls, processing controls, and output controls. B) govern the design, security, and use of computer programs and the security of data files in general throughout the organization. C) apply to all computerized applications and consist of a combination of hardware, software, and manual procedures that create an overall control environment. D) include software controls, computer operations controls, and implementation controls.

A

Approximately how many new threats from malware were detected by Internet security firms in 2012? A) 400 thousand B) 4 million C) 40 million D) 400 million

A

In 2004, ICQ users were enticed by a sales message from a supposed anti-virus vendor. On the vendor's site, a small program called Mitglieder was downloaded to the user's machine. The program enabled outsiders to infiltrate the user's machine. What type of malware is this an example of? A) Trojan horse B) virus C) worm D) spyware

A

In which technique are network communications analyzed to see whether packets are part of an ongoing dialogue between a sender and a receiver? A) stateful inspection B) intrusion detection system C) application proxy filtering D) packet filtering

A

Pharming involves A) redirecting users to a fraudulent Web site even when the user has typed in the correct address in the Web browser. B) pretending to be a legitimate business's representative in order to garner information about a security system. C) setting up fake Web sites to ask users for confidential information. D) using e-mails for threats or harassment.

A

The Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act A) requires financial institutions to ensure the security of customer data. B) specifies best practices in information systems security and control. C) imposes responsibility on companies and management to safeguard the accuracy of financial information. D) outlines medical security and privacy rules.

A

The Internet poses specific security problems because A) it was designed to be easily accessible. B) Internet data is not run over secure lines. C) Internet standards are universal. D) it changes so rapidly.

A

Using numerous computers to inundate and overwhelm the network from numerous launch points is called a(n) ________ attack. A) DDoS B) DoS C) SQL injection D) phishing

A

________ refers to policies, procedures, and technical measures used to prevent unauthorized access, alternation, theft, or physical damage to information systems. A) "Security" B) "Controls" C) "Benchmarking" D) "Algorithms"

A

1. Which of the following is an example of a pre-digital database? A library's card-catalog A cash register receipt A doctor's office invoice A list of sales totals on a spreadsheet An SQL database

A library's card-catalog

1. Which signal types are represented by a continuous waveform? Laser Optical Digital Analog Hybrid

Analog

1. The most common web server today, controlling 65 percent of the market, is: Microsoft IIS. WebSTAR. Apache HTTP Server. Netscape Server. IBM NetServer.

Apache HTTP Server.

1. What are the four layers of the TCP/IP reference model? Physical, application, transport, and network interface Physical, application, Internet, and network interface Application, transport, Internet, and network interface Application, hardware, Internet, and network interface Hardware, software, transport, and application

Application, transport, Internet, and network interface

An example of phishing is A) setting up bogus Wi-Fi hot spots. B) setting up a fake medical Web site that asks users for confidential information. C) pretending to be a utility company's employee in order to garner information from that company about their security system. D) sending bulk e-mail that asks for financial aid under a false pretext.

B

Electronic evidence on computer storage media that is not visible to the average user is called ________ data. A) defragmented B) ambient C) forensic D) fragmented

B

How do software vendors correct flaws in their software after it has been distributed? A) issue bug fixes B) issue patches C) re-release software D) issue updated versions

B

Inputting data into a poorly programmed Web form in order to disrupt a company's systems and networks is called A) a Trojan horse. B) an SQL injection attack. C) key logging. D) a DDoS attack.

B

Redirecting a Web link to a different address is a form of A) snooping. B) spoofing. C) sniffing. D) war driving.

B

Rigorous password systems A) are one of the most effective security tools. B) may hinder employee productivity. C) are costly to implement. D) are often disregarded by employees.

B

Sniffing is a security challenge that is most likely to occur in which of the following points of a corporate network? A) client computer B) communications lines C) corporate servers D) internal corporate back-end system

B

Tricking employees to reveal their passwords by pretending to be a legitimate member of a company is called A) sniffing. B) social engineering. C) phishing. D) pharming.

B

You have been hired as a security consultant for a law firm. Which of the following constitutes the greatest source of security threats to the firm? A) wireless network B) employees C) authentication procedures D) lack of data encryption

B

1. The most appropriate wireless networking standard for creating PANs is: I-mode. 802.11b. WiFi. 802.11n. Bluetooth.

Bluetooth.

An authentication token is a(n) A) device the size of a credit card that contains access permission data. B) type of smart card. C) gadget that displays passcodes. D) electronic marker attached to a digital authorization file.

C

Analysis of an information system that rates the likelihood of a security incident occurring and its cost is included in a(n) A) security policy. B) AUP. C) risk assessment. D) business impact analysis.

C

Electronic data are more susceptible to destruction, fraud, error, and misuse because information systems concentrate data in computer files that A) are usually bound up in legacy systems that are difficult to access and difficult to correct in case of error. B) are not secure because the technology to secure them did not exist at the time the files were created. C) have the potential to be accessed by large numbers of people and by groups outside of the organization. D) are frequently available on the Internet.

C

Hackers create a botnet by A) infecting Web search bots with malware. B) using Web search bots to infect other computers. C) causing other people's computers to become "zombie" PCs following a master computer. D) infecting corporate servers with "zombie" Trojan horses that allow undetected access through a back door.

C

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act A) requires financial institutions to ensure the security of customer data. B) specifies best practices in information systems security and control. C) imposes responsibility on companies and management to safeguard the accuracy of financial information. D) outlines medical security and privacy rules.

C

Which of the following is not a trait used for identification in biometric systems? A) retinal image B) voice C) hair color D) face

C

Which of the following is not an example of a computer used as a target of crime? A) knowingly accessing a protected computer to commit fraud B) accessing a computer system without authority C) illegally accessing stored electronic communication D) threatening to cause damage to a protected computer

C

Which of the following is not one of the challenges in securing wireless networks? A) broadcasted SSIDs B) scannability of radio frequency bands C) SQL injection attacks D) geographic range of wireless signals

C

Which of the following statements about the Internet security is not true? A) The use of P2P networks can expose a corporate computer to outsiders. B) A corporate network without access to the Internet is more secure than one provides access. C) VoIP is more secure than the switched voice network. D) Instant messaging can provide hackers access to an otherwise secure network.

C

________ controls ensure that valuable business data files on either disk or tape are not subject to unauthorized access, change, or destruction while they are in use or in storage. A) Software B) Administrative C) Data security D) Implementation

C

1. The Internet is based on which three key technologies? TCP/IP, HTML, and HTTP TCP/IP, HTTP, and packet switching Client/server computing, packet switching, and the development of communications standards for linking networks and computers Client/server computing, packet switching, and HTTP HTTP, Web 3.0, and the mobile platform

Client/server computing, packet switching, and the development of communications standards for linking networks and computers

A keylogger is a type of A) worm. B) Trojan horse. C) virus. D) spyware.

D

A salesperson clicks repeatedly on the online ads of a competitor's in order to drive the competitor's advertising costs up. This is an example of A) phishing. B) pharming. C) spoofing. D) click fraud.

D

Evil twins are A) Trojan horses that appears to the user to be a legitimate commercial software application. B) e-mail messages that mimic the e-mail messages of a legitimate business. C) fraudulent Web sites that mimic a legitimate business's Web site. D) bogus wireless network access points that look legitimate to users.

D

The HIPAA Act A) requires financial institutions to ensure the security of customer data. B) specifies best practices in information systems security and control. C) imposes responsibility on companies and management to safeguard the accuracy of financial information. D) outlines medical security and privacy rules.

D

The most common type of electronic evidence is A) voice-mail. B) spreadsheets. C) instant messages. D) e-mail.

D

Which of the following is not an example of a computer used as an instrument of crime? A) theft of trade secrets B) intentionally attempting to intercept electronic communication C) unauthorized copying of software D) breaching the confidentiality of protected computerized data

D

Which of the following is not one of the main firewall screening techniques? A) application proxy filtering B) static packet filtering C) NAT D) secure socket filtering

D

________ refers to all of the methods, policies, and organizational procedures that ensure the safety of the organization's assets, the accuracy and reliability of its accounting records, and operational adherence to management standards. A) "Legacy systems" B) "SSID standards" C) "Vulnerabilities" D) "Controls"

D

1. What service converts IP addresses into more recognizable alphanumeric names? HTML DNS IP HTTP URL

DNS

1. In Europe, and much of the world, the standard for cellular services is: GSM. LTE. Wi-Max. CDMA. IEEE.

GSM.

1. Web browser software requests web pages from the Internet using which protocol? URL HTTP DNS HTML FTP

HTTP

1. Which organization helps define the overall structure of the Internet? None (no one "owns" the Internet) W3C ICANN IAB HTTP

IAB

1. The advanced networking consortium representing more than 500 universities, businesses, and government agencies is known as: Internet2. ICANN. IAB. W3C. FCC.

Internet2.

1. Which type of network is used to connect digital devices within a half-mile or 500-meter radius? Microwave LAN WAN MAN WSN

LAN

1. Which of the following is not one of the four layers of the TCP/IP communications model? Application layer Transport layer Internet layer Network Interface layer Local area layer

Local area layer

1. A network that spans a city, and sometimes its major suburbs as well, is called a: CAN. MAN. LAN. WAN. WSN.

MAN.

1. Based on your reading of the examples in the chapter, what would be the best use of RFID for a business? Logging transactions Monitoring wireless computer networks Lowering network costs Enabling client communication Managing the supply chain

Managing the supply chain

1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of packet switching? Packets travel independently of each other. Packets are routed through many different paths. Packet switching requires point-to-point circuits. Packets include data for checking transmission errors. Packet switching makes efficient use of a network's communications capacity.

Packet switching requires point-to-point circuits.

1. Which type of network serves a small group of computers, allowing them to share resources and peripherals without using a dedicated server? Peer-to-peer Wireless LAN Ring MAN

Peer-to-peer

1. Which type of network would be most appropriate for a business comprised of three employees and a manager located in the same office space whose primary need is to share documents? PAN Domain-based LAN Peer-to-peer network Campus area network WAN

Peer-to-peer network

1. Which of the following is an example of the "visual web"? Twitter Blogger Pinterest Facebook Google

Pinterest

1. Which of the following statements about RFID is not true? RFIDs transmit only over a short range. RFIDs use an antenna to transmit data. Microchips embedded in RFIDs are used to store data. RFIDs require line-of-sight contact to be read. RFIDs can track individual units within a shipment.

RFIDs require line-of-sight contact to be read.

1. What technology allows people to have content pulled from websites and fed automatically to their computers? FTP Newsgroups HTTP Bluetooth RSS

RSS

1. The process of employing techniques to help a website achieve a higher ranking with the major search engines is called: VPN. IAB. SEM. SEO. LED.

SEO.

1. Which of the following is considered by many to be the defining Web 2.0 application? Instant messaging Email Blogging Social networking Widgets

Social networking

1. Which of the following is a challenge posed by Wi-Fi networks? Lack of broadband support Connectivity issues with wired LANs Susceptibility to interference from nearby wireless systems High cost of infrastructure technology Size of access points

Susceptibility to interference from nearby wireless systems

1. Which protocol is the Internet based on? TCP/IP FTP Packet-switching HTTP Telnet

TCP/IP

1. Which of the following services enables logging on to one computer system and working on another? FTP LISTSERV Telnet World Wide Web T1 lines

Telnet

1. Which of the following statements is not true about search engines? They are arguably the Internet's "killer app." They have solved the problem of how users instantly find information on the Internet. They are monetized almost exclusively by search engine marketing. They emerged in the early 1990s as simple software programs. There are hundreds of search engines vying for user attention, with no clear leader having yet emerged.

There are hundreds of search engines vying for user attention, with no clear leader having yet emerged.

1. Which process is used to protect transmitted data in a VPN? Tunneling PPP VOIP Packet switching Hypertext

Tunneling

1. ________ integrate(s) disparate channels for voice communications, data communications, instant messaging, email, and electronic conferencing into a single experience. Wireless networks Intranets Virtual private networks Telnet Unified communications

Unified communications

1. Networks of interconnected wireless devices that are embedded in the physical environment to provide measurements of many points over large spaces are known as: MANs. WANs. LANs. PANs. WSNs.

WSNs.

1. The 802.11 set of standards is known as: WLAN. WSN. Wi-Fi. WiMax. Bluetooth.

Wi-Fi.

1. Which of the following enables multiple users to create and edit web documents? Wiki Blog Social networking Pinterest RSS

Wiki

1. To use the analog telephone system for sending digital data, you must also use: coaxial cable. a router. DSL. twisted wire. a modem.

a modem.

1. In a telecommunications network architecture, a protocol is: a device that handles the switching of voice and data in a local area network. a standard set of rules and procedures for control of communications in a network. a communications service for microcomputer users. the main computer in a telecommunications network. a system by which packets are sent over different networks.

a standard set of rules and procedures for control of communications in a network.

1. The "Internet of Things" refers to: the increasing focus on shopping as the major user activity on the Internet. the microblogging trend, in which users exchange short text and pictures rather than longer and more in-depth content and text. the rise in mobile gaming. the trend away from platform-independent web applications to mobile-device specific apps. a vision of a pervasive web in which common objects are connected to and controlled over the Internet.

a vision of a pervasive web in which common objects are connected to and controlled over the Internet.

1. A(n) ________ is a box consisting of a radio receiver/transmitter and antennas that links to a wired network, router, or hub. hot spot access point server wireless router wireless sensor

access point

1. A LAN could be used to connect all of the following except: all of the computers in a large building. all of the devices within a 10-meter area. all of the computers in a city. all of the computers in a small office. all of the computers on a college campus.

all of the computers in a city.

1. T lines: operate over existing telephone lines to carry voice, data, and video. operate over coaxial lines to deliver Internet access. are used in connection with satellite Internet access. have up to twenty-four 64-Kbps channels. are high-speed, leased data lines providing guaranteed service levels.

are high-speed, leased data lines providing guaranteed service levels.

1. The total amount of digital information that can be transmitted through any telecommunications medium is measured in: bps. Hertz. baud. gigaflops. ROM.

bps.

1. Instant messaging is a type of ________ service. mobile cellular email wireless chat

chat

1. The telephone system is an example of a ________ network. peer-to-peer wireless packet-switched TCP/IP circuit-switched

circuit-switched

1. IPv6 was developed in order to: update the packet transmission protocols for higher bandwidth. create more IP addresses. allow for different levels of service. support Internet2. support Web 3.0.

create more IP addresses.

1. Bandwidth is the: number of frequencies that can be broadcast through a medium. number of cycles per second that can be sent through a medium. difference between the highest and lowest frequencies that can be accommodated on a single channel. total number of bytes that can be sent through a medium per second. number of packets sent per minute over a medium.

difference between the highest and lowest frequencies that can be accommodated on a single channel.

1. In TCP/IP, IP is responsible for: disassembling and reassembling of packets during transmission. establishing an Internet connection between two computers. moving packets over the network. sequencing the transfer of packets. acknowledging the packets sent.

disassembling and reassembling of packets during transmission.

1. Bluetooth can be used to link up to ________ devices within a 10-meter area using low-power, radio-based communication. four six eight ten twenty

eight

1. One or more access points positioned on a ceiling, wall, or other strategic spot in a public place to provide maximum wireless coverage for a specific area are referred to as: touch points. tunnels. hot points. wireless hubs. hotspots.

hotspots.

1. A VPN: is an encrypted private network configured within a public network. is more expensive than a dedicated network. provides secure, encrypted communications using Telnet. is an Internet-based service for delivering voice communications. formats web pages with dynamic links to other documents.

is an encrypted private network configured within a public network.

1. A ________ is special software that routes and manages communications on the network and coordinates networks resources. switch firewall server network operating system/NOS hotspot

network operating system/NOS

1. Digital subscriber lines: operate over existing telephone lines to carry voice, data, and video. operate over coaxial lines to deliver Internet access. are very-high-speed data lines typically leased from long-distance telephone companies. have up to twenty-four 64-Kbps channels. are based on radio signals of various frequencies.

operate over existing telephone lines to carry voice, data, and video.

1. Prior to the development of ________, computer networks used leased, dedicated telephone circuits to communicate with other computers in remote locations. VOIP routers servers coaxial cable packet switching

packet switching

1. The method of slicing digital messages into parcels, transmitting them along different communication paths, and reassembling them at their destinations is called: multiplexing. packet switching. packet routing. ATM. software-defined networking.

packet switching.

1. A networking approach where many control functions for managing the movement of data on a network are managed by a central program separately from the network itself is known as: service-oriented architecture. software-defined networking. software-as-a-service. remote network management. cloud networking.

software-defined networking.

1. The device that acts as a connection point between computers and can filter and forward data to a specified destination is called a(n): hub. switch. router. NIC. LAN.

switch.

1. The child domain of the root is the: top-level domain. second-level domain. host name. domain extension. base domain.

top-level domain.

1. Together, a protocol prefix, a domain name, a directory path, and a document name, are called a(n): uniform resource locator. IP address. third level domain. root domain. VPN.

uniform resource locator.

1. A network that covers entire geographical regions is most commonly referred to as a(n): local area network. intranet. peer-to-peer network. metropolitan area network. wide area network.

wide area network.


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