Question 1

The term "smishing" means:

Accepted Answer

A) Conducting identify theft by using text messages on cell phones 
B) Attempting to appear unnoticeable for an illegal act 
C) Stealing small amounts of monies from several computer accounts 
D) Masquerading as a corporate manager in order to obtain useful information 
A) Conducting identify theft by using text messages on cell phones 
B) Attempting to appear unnoticeable for an illegal act 
C) Stealing small amounts of monies from several computer accounts 
D) Masquerading as a corporate manager in order to obtain useful information

Question 2

Most computer abuse that we have caught so far has been because of good accounting controls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Thwarting computer abuse can be enhanced by all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A) Enlisting top-management support 
B) Increasing employee awareness and education 
C) Minimizing employees who have access to networked resources 
D) Using strong passwords 
A) Enlisting top-management support 
B) Increasing employee awareness and education 
C) Minimizing employees who have access to networked resources 
D) Using strong passwords

Question 4

Cybercrime and fraud are one and the same.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Most computer criminals are individuals of questionable background, little education, and no morals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Watching for tell-tale signs may help detect computer crime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most computer criminals we have been fortunate enough to catch have had long, criminal backgrounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Much of what has been termed cybercrime has merely involved the computer but probably would be more accurately classified as other types of crimes.A notable exception to this involves:

Accepted Answer

A) Inventory misappropriation 
B) Raiding dormant bank accounts 
C) Embezzlement 
D) Theft of computer time 
A) Inventory misappropriation 
B) Raiding dormant bank accounts 
C) Embezzlement 
D) Theft of computer time

Question 9

An example of a conflict-of-interest situation is:

Accepted Answer

A) Not working for a new company in a job similar to your last job 
B) Not talking to outsiders about general business concerns 
C) A decision where personal and corporate goals conflict 
D) Refusing to use a new computer if your colleagues are not provided similar systems 
A) Not working for a new company in a job similar to your last job 
B) Not talking to outsiders about general business concerns 
C) A decision where personal and corporate goals conflict 
D) Refusing to use a new computer if your colleagues are not provided similar systems

Question 10

Experts suggest that policies on computer abuse are ineffective, and therefore should not be used to help educate employees about computer abuse.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to most security professionals, most computer criminals are discovered because of

Accepted Answer

A) management review 
B) audit and compliance activities 
C) luck, chance or accident 
D) effective internal controls 
A) management review 
B) audit and compliance activities 
C) luck, chance or accident 
D) effective internal controls

Question 12

Automated accounting information systems are a particularly important potential target of cybercrime.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Probably the most important federal legislation governing activities involving computers is:

Accepted Answer

A) CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 
B) Federal Privacy Act of 1974 
C) Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 
D) Cyber Security Act of 1987 
A) CAN-SPAM Act of 2003 
B) Federal Privacy Act of 1974 
C) Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 
D) Cyber Security Act of 1987

Question 14

Examples of pressures that motivate the fraudster to act include financial difficulties and unobtainable sales / bonus goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Hacking involves:

Accepted Answer

A) Stealing carbons of credit cards 
B) Destroying computer hardware 
C) Gaining illegal entry to computer files from remote locations 
D) Inserting a logic bomb in a computer program 
A) Stealing carbons of credit cards 
B) Destroying computer hardware 
C) Gaining illegal entry to computer files from remote locations 
D) Inserting a logic bomb in a computer program

Question 16

A small computer program that is stored on a web server and designed to run in conjunction with browser software is called a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) Applet 
B) Logic bomb 
C) Worm 
D) Boot sector 
A) Applet 
B) Logic bomb 
C) Worm 
D) Boot sector

Question 17

Today's accountants have no responsibility for designing or implementing control procedures that protect AISs from cybercrime and fraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

According to the chapter, which of these statements is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

A) Almost all cybercrime is committed for personal gain 
B) Very little cybercrime is committed for personal gain 
C) Most cybercrime is just as easily described as "embezzlement" 
D) Cybercrime is constantly evolving in terms of tools and techniques used 
A) Almost all cybercrime is committed for personal gain 
B) Very little cybercrime is committed for personal gain 
C) Most cybercrime is just as easily described as "embezzlement" 
D) Cybercrime is constantly evolving in terms of tools and techniques used

Question 19

Acts such as dumpster diving, phishing, and smishing are all conducted to:

Accepted Answer

A) Conduct a denial of service attack 
B) Disrupt computer services 
C) Destroy data 
D) Perform identify theft 
A) Conduct a denial of service attack 
B) Disrupt computer services 
C) Destroy data 
D) Perform identify theft

Question 20

According to the chapter, a computer virus is an example of a type of cybercrime called "denial of service."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The term "smishing" means:

Most computer abuse that we have caught so far has been because of good accounting controls.

Thwarting computer abuse can be enhanced by all of the following except:

Cybercrime and fraud are one and the same.

Most computer criminals are individuals of questionable background, little education, and no morals.

Watching for tell-tale signs may help detect computer crime.

Most computer criminals we have been fortunate enough to catch have had long, criminal backgrounds.

Much of what has been termed cybercrime has merely involved the computer but probably would be more accurately classified as other types of crimes.A notable exception to this involves:

An example of a conflict-of-interest situation is:

Experts suggest that policies on computer abuse are ineffective, and therefore should not be used to help educate employees about computer abuse.

According to most security professionals, most computer criminals are discovered because of

Automated accounting information systems are a particularly important potential target of cybercrime.

Probably the most important federal legislation governing activities involving computers is:

Examples of pressures that motivate the fraudster to act include financial difficulties and unobtainable sales / bonus goals.

Hacking involves:

A small computer program that is stored on a web server and designed to run in conjunction with browser software is called a(n):

Today's accountants have no responsibility for designing or implementing control procedures that protect AISs from cybercrime and fraud.

According to the chapter, which of these statements is most accurate?

Acts such as dumpster diving, phishing, and smishing are all conducted to:

According to the chapter, a computer virus is an example of a type of cybercrime called "denial of service."

Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant

Accounting on the Internet

Information Technology and Aiss

Accounting and Data Analytics

Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Software

Introduction to Internal Control Systems and Risk Management

Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part I

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II

Information Technology Auditing

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

Database Design

Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases

Database Forms and Reports

Filters

Exam 10: Cybercrime, Fraud, and Ethics

The term "smishing" means:

Most computer abuse that we have caught so far has been because of good accounting controls.

Thwarting computer abuse can be enhanced by all of the following except:

Cybercrime and fraud are one and the same.

Most computer criminals are individuals of questionable background, little education, and no morals.

Watching for tell-tale signs may help detect computer crime.

Most computer criminals we have been fortunate enough to catch have had long, criminal backgrounds.

Much of what has been termed cybercrime has merely involved the computer but probably would be more accurately classified as other types of crimes.A notable exception to this involves:

An example of a conflict-of-interest situation is:

Experts suggest that policies on computer abuse are ineffective, and therefore should not be used to help educate employees about computer abuse.

According to most security professionals, most computer criminals are discovered because of

Automated accounting information systems are a particularly important potential target of cybercrime.

Probably the most important federal legislation governing activities involving computers is:

Examples of pressures that motivate the fraudster to act include financial difficulties and unobtainable sales / bonus goals.

Hacking involves:

A small computer program that is stored on a web server and designed to run in conjunction with browser software is called a(n):

Today's accountants have no responsibility for designing or implementing control procedures that protect AISs from cybercrime and fraud.

According to the chapter, which of these statements is most accurate?

Acts such as dumpster diving, phishing, and smishing are all conducted to:

According to the chapter, a computer virus is an example of a type of cybercrime called "denial of service."

Accounting Information Systems and the Accountant

Accounting on the Internet

Information Technology and Aiss

Accounting and Data Analytics

Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Software

Introduction to Internal Control Systems and Risk Management

Computer Controls for Organizations and Accounting Information Systems

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part I

Accounting Information Systems and Business Processes: Part II

Information Technology Auditing

Documenting Accounting Information Systems

Developing and Implementing Effective Accounting Information Systems

Database Design

Organizing and Manipulating the Data in Databases

Database Forms and Reports

Filters