Question 1

​_______ can be used to flood a Web site with so much traffic that it can no longer provide its intended service.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​DDoS 
B)  ​Botnets 
C)  ​Commands from a botmaster 
D)  ​All of the above 
A)  ​DDoS 
B)  ​Botnets 
C)  ​Commands from a botmaster 
D)  ​All of the above

Question 2

​Viruses spread themselves from one device to another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

​Hackers can use ports to communicate with devices in botnets.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

​If you want to store passwords on your digital device, make sure to _________ the file in which they are stored.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​If you want to store passwords on...

Question 5

​Pharming attacks carried out by DNS spoofing can be detected by antivirus software or spyware removal software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

​A computer _______ is a self-replicating, self-distributing program designed to carry out unauthorized activity on a victim's device.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​A computer _______ is a self-replicating, self-distributing...

Question 7

​A botnet has a server that is controlled by hackers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

​To establish a(n) ________, hackers set up an unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot complete with an Internet connection.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Keylogger 
B)  ​Evil Twin 
C)  ​botnet 
D)  ​None of the above 
A)  ​Keylogger 
B)  ​Evil Twin 
C)  ​botnet 
D)  ​None of the above

Question 9

​If you feel more secure with a totally random and unique password for each of your logins, then a(n) _______________ is an excellent option.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​keylogger 
B)  ​encryption key 
C)  ​password manager 
D)  ​personal firewall 
A)  ​keylogger 
B)  ​encryption key 
C)  ​password manager 
D)  ​personal firewall

Question 10

​_________ redirects Web site traffic to fraudulent Web sites.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​_________ redirects Web site traffic to fraudulent...

Question 11

​_____________ software shields certain applications against behaviors commonly exhibited by intrusions.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Malware 
B)  ​Anti-exploit 
C)  ​Antivirus 
D)  ​Virus signature 
A)  ​Malware 
B)  ​Anti-exploit 
C)  ​Antivirus 
D)  ​Virus signature

Question 12

​The single most effective security measure for digital devices is to password protect access to them.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

​The most common types of PUPs and PUAs are toolbars and alternative browsers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

​________ is a 64-bit number that uniquely identifies a cellular device.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​________ is a 64-bit number that uniquely...

Question 15

​A virus __________ usually arrives as an email message that contains warnings about a supposedly new virus.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​payload 
B)  ​signature 
C)  ​hoax 
D)  ​dropper 
A)  ​payload 
B)  ​signature 
C)  ​hoax 
D)  ​dropper

Question 16

​___________ is a term describing spam that uses a false pretext to trick victims into participating.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​___________ is a term describing spam that...

Question 17

​A(n) _____________ is a LAN server that is designed to look like a legitimate Wi-Fi hotspot.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​A(n) _____________ is a LAN server that...

Question 18

​____________ is a term for a person who devises and carries out a scam in order to accomplish a goal.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Main-in-the-middle 
B)  ​RAT 
C)  ​Internet worm 
D)  ​none of the above 
A)  ​Main-in-the-middle 
B)  ​RAT 
C)  ​Internet worm 
D)  ​none of the above

Question 19

​A(n) ________________ takes place when an unauthorized person gains access to a digital device by using an Internet connection and exploiting vulnerabilities in hardware or software.

Accepted Answer

A)  ​address spoofing 
B)  ​online intrusion 
C)  ​brute force attack 
D)  ​zero-day attack 
A)  ​address spoofing 
B)  ​online intrusion 
C)  ​brute force attack 
D)  ​zero-day attack

Question 20

​__________ are standalone programs that masquerade as useful utilities or applications

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​__________ are standalone programs that masquerade as...

_______ can be used to flood a Web site with so much traffic that it can no longer provide its intended service.

Viruses spread themselves from one device to another.

Hackers can use ports to communicate with devices in botnets.

If you want to store passwords on your digital device, make sure to _________ the file in which they are stored.

Pharming attacks carried out by DNS spoofing can be detected by antivirus software or spyware removal software.

A computer _______ is a self-replicating, self-distributing program designed to carry out unauthorized activity on a victim's device.

A botnet has a server that is controlled by hackers.

To establish a(n) ________, hackers set up an unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot complete with an Internet connection.

If you feel more secure with a totally random and unique password for each of your logins, then a(n) _______________ is an excellent option.

_________ redirects Web site traffic to fraudulent Web sites.

_____________ software shields certain applications against behaviors commonly exhibited by intrusions.

The single most effective security measure for digital devices is to password protect access to them.

The most common types of PUPs and PUAs are toolbars and alternative browsers.

________ is a 64-bit number that uniquely identifies a cellular device.

A virus __________ usually arrives as an email message that contains warnings about a supposedly new virus.

___________ is a term describing spam that uses a false pretext to trick victims into participating.

A(n) _____________ is a LAN server that is designed to look like a legitimate Wi-Fi hotspot.

____________ is a term for a person who devises and carries out a scam in order to accomplish a goal.

A(n) ________________ takes place when an unauthorized person gains access to a digital device by using an Internet connection and exploiting vulnerabilities in hardware or software.

__________ are standalone programs that masquerade as useful utilities or applications

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Exam 7: Digital Security

​_______ can be used to flood a Web site with so much traffic that it can no longer provide its intended service.

​Viruses spread themselves from one device to another.

​Hackers can use ports to communicate with devices in botnets.

​If you want to store passwords on your digital device, make sure to _________ the file in which they are stored.

​Pharming attacks carried out by DNS spoofing can be detected by antivirus software or spyware removal software.

​A computer _______ is a self-replicating, self-distributing program designed to carry out unauthorized activity on a victim's device.

​A botnet has a server that is controlled by hackers.

​To establish a(n) ________, hackers set up an unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot complete with an Internet connection.

​If you feel more secure with a totally random and unique password for each of your logins, then a(n) _______________ is an excellent option.

​_________ redirects Web site traffic to fraudulent Web sites.

​_____________ software shields certain applications against behaviors commonly exhibited by intrusions.

​The single most effective security measure for digital devices is to password protect access to them.

​The most common types of PUPs and PUAs are toolbars and alternative browsers.

​________ is a 64-bit number that uniquely identifies a cellular device.

​A virus __________ usually arrives as an email message that contains warnings about a supposedly new virus.

​___________ is a term describing spam that uses a false pretext to trick victims into participating.

​A(n) _____________ is a LAN server that is designed to look like a legitimate Wi-Fi hotspot.

​____________ is a term for a person who devises and carries out a scam in order to accomplish a goal.

​A(n) ________________ takes place when an unauthorized person gains access to a digital device by using an Internet connection and exploiting vulnerabilities in hardware or software.

​__________ are standalone programs that masquerade as useful utilities or applications

Digital Content

Digital Devices

Networks

The Web

Social Media

Software

The Ict Industry

Information Systems

Databases

Programming

Step-By-Step Programming With Python

Filters

_______ can be used to flood a Web site with so much traffic that it can no longer provide its intended service.

Viruses spread themselves from one device to another.

Hackers can use ports to communicate with devices in botnets.

If you want to store passwords on your digital device, make sure to _________ the file in which they are stored.

Pharming attacks carried out by DNS spoofing can be detected by antivirus software or spyware removal software.

A computer _______ is a self-replicating, self-distributing program designed to carry out unauthorized activity on a victim's device.

A botnet has a server that is controlled by hackers.

To establish a(n) ________, hackers set up an unsecured Wi-Fi hotspot complete with an Internet connection.

If you feel more secure with a totally random and unique password for each of your logins, then a(n) _______________ is an excellent option.

_________ redirects Web site traffic to fraudulent Web sites.

_____________ software shields certain applications against behaviors commonly exhibited by intrusions.

The single most effective security measure for digital devices is to password protect access to them.

The most common types of PUPs and PUAs are toolbars and alternative browsers.

________ is a 64-bit number that uniquely identifies a cellular device.

A virus __________ usually arrives as an email message that contains warnings about a supposedly new virus.

___________ is a term describing spam that uses a false pretext to trick victims into participating.

A(n) _____________ is a LAN server that is designed to look like a legitimate Wi-Fi hotspot.

____________ is a term for a person who devises and carries out a scam in order to accomplish a goal.

A(n) ________________ takes place when an unauthorized person gains access to a digital device by using an Internet connection and exploiting vulnerabilities in hardware or software.

__________ are standalone programs that masquerade as useful utilities or applications