Exam 5: Data Security

A(n) ____ is software that can automate a task or autonomously execute a task when commanded to do so.

Viruses that deliver their payloads in response to a system event are referred to as ____ bombs.

A person who controls many computers infested with intelligent agents is called a(n) botmaster .

A(n) differential backup makes a backup of the files that were added or changed since the last backup.

Operator error refers to a mistake made by a computer user or programmer.

Spyware gathers personal information, without the victim's knowledge.

Software failure can be caused by a(n) worm , which is a flaw in the program code or design.

____________________ management is the process of identifying potential threats, avoiding as many threats as possible, and developing steps to fix whatever went wrong.

A power ____ is a complete loss of power to the computer system.

A virus ____ is a section of program code that can be used to identify a known malicious program.

____ can encrypt data based on the user's password and implements message integrity checking.

Kyle is training a new employee named Mira on how to set up measures to protect the computers and systems in their company. Kyle tells his co-worker Mira that ____ is the most secure password for her to choose.

The accompanying figure shows an example of a ____.

The application in the accompanying figure is an example of a program that protects against ____.

Provide 10 tips for keeping your computer system in good working condition.

Security experts use the term mixed threat to describe malware that combines more than one type of malicious program.

In Safe Mode, you can use the Control Panel to uninstall recently added programs or hardware.

A good  ____ can be used to scan the Web to assemble data for search engines.

What is malware? List and describe four things that malware can do to your computer.

A ____ is a self-copying program that spreads by itself from one computer to another.