Question 1

​A(n)__________  is a computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​A(n)__________  is a computer program that seems...

Question 2

​A(n)__________  pings a packet of data to a port in order to see if that port is open or not.

Accepted Answer

A) ​rootkit 
B) ​port scan 
C) ​virus signature 
D) ​heuristic analysis 
A) ​rootkit 
B) ​port scan 
C) ​virus signature 
D) ​heuristic analysis

Question 3

​A ______________ exploit usually begins with a virus warning and an offer to disinfect the infected device.

Accepted Answer

A) ​rogue antivirus 
B) ​virus hoax 
C) ​RAT 
D) ​backdoor 
A) ​rogue antivirus 
B) ​virus hoax 
C) ​RAT 
D) ​backdoor

Question 4

If a hacker intercepts encrypted data by way of a MITM attack, the contents of that data is not always secure.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

​What is the term used to describe unwanted software that installs along with the application software that you originally downloaded and installed?

Accepted Answer

A) RAT​ 
B) ​PUP 
C) ​Evil Twin 
D) ​adware 
A) RAT​ 
B) ​PUP 
C) ​Evil Twin 
D) ​adware

Question 6

​Common classifications of _________ include viruses, worms, and trojans.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Common classifications of _________ include viruses, worms,...

Question 7

​Stuxnet is a notorious computer _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Stuxnet is a notorious computer _______....

Question 8

​Most ISPs and email services do not use filtering techniques to block spam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

​It is not possible to encrypt a Windows hard drive volume.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

​Antivirus software can use techniques called__________ to detect malware by analyzing the characteristics and behavior of suspicious files.

Accepted Answer

A) ​heuristic analysis 
B) ​virus signature 
C) ​side-loading 
D) ​port scan 
A) ​heuristic analysis 
B) ​virus signature 
C) ​side-loading 
D) ​port scan

Question 11

​A password manager can store passwords in an encrypted file located at which of the following storage locations?

Accepted Answer

A) ​ local storage 
B) ​cloud storage 
C) ​USB storage 
D) ​all of the above 
A) ​ local storage 
B) ​cloud storage 
C) ​USB storage 
D) ​all of the above

Question 12

​MITM attacks include which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Address spoofing 
B) ​IMSI catchers 
C) ​Evil Twins 
D) ​all of the above 
A) ​Address spoofing 
B) ​IMSI catchers 
C) ​Evil Twins 
D) ​all of the above

Question 13

​The objective of a MITM attack is for a third party to block communications between two entities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

​Which of the following sequence of events best describes an online intrusion?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Malware enters the device, then opens a backdoor, leading to an open communications link on the device that a hacker can exploit. 
B) ​A backdoor is opened on the device locally, which allows malware to be loaded onto the device by a hacker. 
C) ​A USB drive containing a trojan is inserted into a device which opens a backdoor, allowing a hacker access to the device. 
D) None of the above​ 
A) ​Malware enters the device, then opens a backdoor, leading to an open communications link on the device that a hacker can exploit. 
B) ​A backdoor is opened on the device locally, which allows malware to be loaded onto the device by a hacker. 
C) ​A USB drive containing a trojan is inserted into a device which opens a backdoor, allowing a hacker access to the device. 
D) None of the above​

Question 15

​In addition to replicating itself, a virus self-distributing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

​Viruses spread themselves from one device to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

​Password entropy is a measure in _____ of a password's unpredictability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​Password entropy is a measure in _____...

Question 18

​The action carried out by malware code is referred to as a(n)_______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​The action carried out by malware code...

Question 19

​Which of the following is not a characteristic of a weak password?

Accepted Answer

A) ​Eight characters in length and include one or more uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols. 
B) ​Uses default passwords such as password, admin, system, and guest. 
C) ​Any sequence that includes a user name. 
D) ​Use of words from a dictionary. 
A) ​Eight characters in length and include one or more uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols. 
B) ​Uses default passwords such as password, admin, system, and guest. 
C) ​Any sequence that includes a user name. 
D) ​Use of words from a dictionary.

Question 20

​Antivirus software cannot be expected to block threats that do not arrive in the form of malware.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A(n)__________ is a computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else.

A(n)__________ pings a packet of data to a port in order to see if that port is open or not.

A ______________ exploit usually begins with a virus warning and an offer to disinfect the infected device.

If a hacker intercepts encrypted data by way of a MITM attack, the contents of that data is not always secure.

What is the term used to describe unwanted software that installs along with the application software that you originally downloaded and installed?

Common classifications of _________ include viruses, worms, and trojans.

Stuxnet is a notorious computer _______.

Most ISPs and email services do not use filtering techniques to block spam.

It is not possible to encrypt a Windows hard drive volume.

Antivirus software can use techniques called__________ to detect malware by analyzing the characteristics and behavior of suspicious files.

A password manager can store passwords in an encrypted file located at which of the following storage locations?

MITM attacks include which of the following?

The objective of a MITM attack is for a third party to block communications between two entities.

Which of the following sequence of events best describes an online intrusion?

In addition to replicating itself, a virus self-distributing.

Viruses spread themselves from one device to another.

Password entropy is a measure in _____ of a password's unpredictability.

The action carried out by malware code is referred to as a(n)_______.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a weak password?

Antivirus software cannot be expected to block threats that do not arrive in the form of malware.

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Exam 7: Digital Security

​A(n)__________ is a computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else.

​A(n)__________ pings a packet of data to a port in order to see if that port is open or not.

​A ______________ exploit usually begins with a virus warning and an offer to disinfect the infected device.

If a hacker intercepts encrypted data by way of a MITM attack, the contents of that data is not always secure.​

​What is the term used to describe unwanted software that installs along with the application software that you originally downloaded and installed?

​Common classifications of _________ include viruses, worms, and trojans.

​Stuxnet is a notorious computer _______.

​Most ISPs and email services do not use filtering techniques to block spam.

​It is not possible to encrypt a Windows hard drive volume.

​Antivirus software can use techniques called__________ to detect malware by analyzing the characteristics and behavior of suspicious files.

​A password manager can store passwords in an encrypted file located at which of the following storage locations?

​MITM attacks include which of the following?

​The objective of a MITM attack is for a third party to block communications between two entities.

​Which of the following sequence of events best describes an online intrusion?

​In addition to replicating itself, a virus self-distributing.

​Viruses spread themselves from one device to another.

​Password entropy is a measure in _____ of a password's unpredictability.

​The action carried out by malware code is referred to as a(n)_______.

​Which of the following is not a characteristic of a weak password?

​Antivirus software cannot be expected to block threats that do not arrive in the form of malware.

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A(n)__________ is a computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else.

A(n)__________ pings a packet of data to a port in order to see if that port is open or not.

A ______________ exploit usually begins with a virus warning and an offer to disinfect the infected device.

If a hacker intercepts encrypted data by way of a MITM attack, the contents of that data is not always secure.

What is the term used to describe unwanted software that installs along with the application software that you originally downloaded and installed?

Common classifications of _________ include viruses, worms, and trojans.

Stuxnet is a notorious computer _______.

Most ISPs and email services do not use filtering techniques to block spam.

It is not possible to encrypt a Windows hard drive volume.

Antivirus software can use techniques called__________ to detect malware by analyzing the characteristics and behavior of suspicious files.

A password manager can store passwords in an encrypted file located at which of the following storage locations?

MITM attacks include which of the following?

The objective of a MITM attack is for a third party to block communications between two entities.

Which of the following sequence of events best describes an online intrusion?

In addition to replicating itself, a virus self-distributing.

Viruses spread themselves from one device to another.

Password entropy is a measure in _____ of a password's unpredictability.

The action carried out by malware code is referred to as a(n)_______.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a weak password?

Antivirus software cannot be expected to block threats that do not arrive in the form of malware.