Question 1

Logic bombs are variations of a worm that can reproduce themselves to disrupt the normal functioning of a computer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Albitrex Systems is an Asian software consulting firm that develops solutions for companies in the United States and Europe.The company is heavily dependent on the Internet for transporting data.It wants to ensure that only authorized users access the data and that the data is not intercepted and compromised.Which of the following would be most helpful to the company in achieving this goal?

Accepted Answer

A)  spam filtering 
B)  hot back up 
C)  tunneling 
D)  open transmitting 
E)  cloud storage 
A)  spam filtering 
B)  hot back up 
C)  tunneling 
D)  open transmitting 
E)  cloud storage

Question 3

Which of the following examples can be considered as a violation for a copyright?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apple's multitouch technology 
B)  music by an existing band 
C)  Amazon's one-click buying 
D)  mobile phones 
E)  tablets 
A)  Apple's multitouch technology 
B)  music by an existing band 
C)  Amazon's one-click buying 
D)  mobile phones 
E)  tablets

Question 4

Employees steal time on company computers to do personal business.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  unauthorized access 
B)  hacking 
C)  vandalism 
D)  cyberstalking 
E)  functional inconvenience 
A)  unauthorized access 
B)  hacking 
C)  vandalism 
D)  cyberstalking 
E)  functional inconvenience

Question 5

A(n)________ is a network connection that is constructed dynamically within an existing network in order to connect users or nodes.

Accepted Answer

A)  virtual private network 
B)  ambient network 
C)  cognitive network 
D)  collaborative service network 
E)  artificial network 
A)  virtual private network 
B)  ambient network 
C)  cognitive network 
D)  collaborative service network 
E)  artificial network

Question 6

In ________,an attacker accesses the network,intercepts data from it,and even uses network services and/or sends attack instructions to it without having to enter the home,office,or organization that owns the network.

Accepted Answer

A)  drive-by hacking 
B)  hacktivism 
C)  viral marketing 
D)  cybersquatting 
E)  denial-of-service 
A)  drive-by hacking 
B)  hacktivism 
C)  viral marketing 
D)  cybersquatting 
E)  denial-of-service

Question 7

________ is the dubious practice of registering a domain name and then trying to sell the name for big bucks to the person,company,or organization most likely to want it.

Accepted Answer

A)  Cybersquatting 
B)  Bot herding 
C)  Spear phishing 
D)  Logic bombing 
E)  Hacktivism 
A)  Cybersquatting 
B)  Bot herding 
C)  Spear phishing 
D)  Logic bombing 
E)  Hacktivism

Question 8

A mass cyber attack occurred in a country when it took severe actions against a group of citizens who protested against the country's religious policies.The attack involved a denial-of-service in which selected sites were bombarded with traffic to force them offline.This is an example of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cyberterrorism 
B)  logic bombing 
C)  cyberforensics 
D)  cyberbullying 
E)  cybersquatting 
A)  cyberterrorism 
B)  logic bombing 
C)  cyberforensics 
D)  cyberbullying 
E)  cybersquatting

Question 9

When using Yahoo Messenger,Roger gets an unsolicited advertisement from a company.The advertisement contains a link to connect to the merchant's Web site.Which of the following is the most suitable way of describing this type of advertisement?

Accepted Answer

A)  adware 
B)  cookie 
C)  Internet hoax 
D)  spam 
E)  cyber squatting 
A)  adware 
B)  cookie 
C)  Internet hoax 
D)  spam 
E)  cyber squatting

Question 10

________ targeted at networks is designed to spread by itself without the need for an infected host file to be shared.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adware 
B)  Spyware 
C)  A worm 
D)  Spam 
E)  A logic bomb 
A)  Adware 
B)  Spyware 
C)  A worm 
D)  Spam 
E)  A logic bomb

Question 11

Explain the concept of disaster planning in organizations.

Accepted Answer

Organizations need to be prepared for wh

Question 12

Which of the following is a part of a computer system designed to detect intrusion and to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network?

Accepted Answer

A)  firewall 
B)  cookie 
C)  botnet 
D)  honeypot 
E)  spam filter 
A)  firewall 
B)  cookie 
C)  botnet 
D)  honeypot 
E)  spam filter

Question 13

Secure Sockets Layer is a popular private key decryption method used on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When Shelly downloaded an arcade game from an unknown Internet Web site,an unauthorized connection unknown to Shelly was established with her computer.The arcade game is most likely to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  spyware 
B)  a worm 
C)  adware 
D)  a Trojan horse 
E)  encryption 
A)  spyware 
B)  a worm 
C)  adware 
D)  a Trojan horse 
E)  encryption

Question 15

Identify a true statement about a vulnerability scanner.

Accepted Answer

A)  It analyzes network traffic and captures unencrypted passwords. 
B)  It presents a view of long-term technology integration. 
C)  It tests targeted systems for weaknesses. 
D)  It presents a view of short-term technology integration. 
E)  It ensures high-quality leads when a search is conducted online. 
A)  It analyzes network traffic and captures unencrypted passwords. 
B)  It presents a view of long-term technology integration. 
C)  It tests targeted systems for weaknesses. 
D)  It presents a view of short-term technology integration. 
E)  It ensures high-quality leads when a search is conducted online.

Question 16

Which of the following terms refers to junk newsgroup postings used for the purpose of advertising for some product or service?

Accepted Answer

A)  spam 
B)  adware 
C)  cookie 
D)  bot herder 
E)  Web filter 
A)  spam 
B)  adware 
C)  cookie 
D)  bot herder 
E)  Web filter

Question 17

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 prohibits ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  accessing company intranet and confidential information from public computers 
B)  stealing or compromising data about national defense, foreign relations, atomic energy, or other restricted information 
C)  the use of external devices to provide access and information to companies' confidential information 
D)  signing contracts with consultants outside the United States to process information 
E)  access to companies' extranets when outsourcing work to clients overseas 
A)  accessing company intranet and confidential information from public computers 
B)  stealing or compromising data about national defense, foreign relations, atomic energy, or other restricted information 
C)  the use of external devices to provide access and information to companies' confidential information 
D)  signing contracts with consultants outside the United States to process information 
E)  access to companies' extranets when outsourcing work to clients overseas

Question 18

Write a short note on information systems risk assessment.What are the three ways in which organizations react to perceived risks?

Accepted Answer

A good approach to securing information

Question 19

Some violations of state and federal computer crime laws are punishable by fines and by not more than one year in prison.Such violations are charged as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  misdemeanors 
B)  felonies 
C)  embezzlements 
D)  indictments 
E)  larcenies 
A)  misdemeanors 
B)  felonies 
C)  embezzlements 
D)  indictments 
E)  larcenies

Question 20

Ronald downloads a movie from the Internet onto his company's computer.During this process,his system gets infected with a virus.The virus spreads rapidly in the company's network causing the server to crash.This type of virus is most likely to be ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  adware 
B)  phishing mail 
C)  spam 
D)  a worm 
E)  a Trojan horse 
A)  adware 
B)  phishing mail 
C)  spam 
D)  a worm 
E)  a Trojan horse

Logic bombs are variations of a worm that can reproduce themselves to disrupt the normal functioning of a computer.

Which of the following examples can be considered as a violation for a copyright?

Employees steal time on company computers to do personal business.This is an example of ________.

A(n)________ is a network connection that is constructed dynamically within an existing network in order to connect users or nodes.

In ________,an attacker accesses the network,intercepts data from it,and even uses network services and/or sends attack instructions to it without having to enter the home,office,or organization that owns the network.

________ is the dubious practice of registering a domain name and then trying to sell the name for big bucks to the person,company,or organization most likely to want it.

A mass cyber attack occurred in a country when it took severe actions against a group of citizens who protested against the country's religious policies.The attack involved a denial-of-service in which selected sites were bombarded with traffic to force them offline.This is an example of ________.

When using Yahoo Messenger,Roger gets an unsolicited advertisement from a company.The advertisement contains a link to connect to the merchant's Web site.Which of the following is the most suitable way of describing this type of advertisement?

________ targeted at networks is designed to spread by itself without the need for an infected host file to be shared.

Explain the concept of disaster planning in organizations.

Which of the following is a part of a computer system designed to detect intrusion and to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network?

Secure Sockets Layer is a popular private key decryption method used on the Internet.

When Shelly downloaded an arcade game from an unknown Internet Web site,an unauthorized connection unknown to Shelly was established with her computer.The arcade game is most likely to be ________.

Identify a true statement about a vulnerability scanner.

Which of the following terms refers to junk newsgroup postings used for the purpose of advertising for some product or service?

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 prohibits ________.

Write a short note on information systems risk assessment.What are the three ways in which organizations react to perceived risks?

Some violations of state and federal computer crime laws are punishable by fines and by not more than one year in prison.Such violations are charged as ________.

Ronald downloads a movie from the Internet onto his company's computer.During this process,his system gets infected with a virus.The virus spreads rapidly in the company's network causing the server to crash.This type of virus is most likely to be ________.

Managing in the Digital World

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems

Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Enabling Business-To-Consumer Electronic Commerce

Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media

Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Information Systems

Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems

Strengthening Business-To-Business Relationships Via Supply Chain and Customer Relationship Management

Developing and Acquiring Information Systems

Appendix: Technology Briefing: Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

Filters

Exam 10: Securing Information Systems

Logic bombs are variations of a worm that can reproduce themselves to disrupt the normal functioning of a computer.

Which of the following examples can be considered as a violation for a copyright?

Employees steal time on company computers to do personal business.This is an example of ________.

A(n)________ is a network connection that is constructed dynamically within an existing network in order to connect users or nodes.

In ________,an attacker accesses the network,intercepts data from it,and even uses network services and/or sends attack instructions to it without having to enter the home,office,or organization that owns the network.

________ is the dubious practice of registering a domain name and then trying to sell the name for big bucks to the person,company,or organization most likely to want it.

A mass cyber attack occurred in a country when it took severe actions against a group of citizens who protested against the country's religious policies.The attack involved a denial-of-service in which selected sites were bombarded with traffic to force them offline.This is an example of ________.

When using Yahoo Messenger,Roger gets an unsolicited advertisement from a company.The advertisement contains a link to connect to the merchant's Web site.Which of the following is the most suitable way of describing this type of advertisement?

________ targeted at networks is designed to spread by itself without the need for an infected host file to be shared.

Explain the concept of disaster planning in organizations.

Which of the following is a part of a computer system designed to detect intrusion and to prevent unauthorized access to or from a private network?

Secure Sockets Layer is a popular private key decryption method used on the Internet.

When Shelly downloaded an arcade game from an unknown Internet Web site,an unauthorized connection unknown to Shelly was established with her computer.The arcade game is most likely to be ________.

Identify a true statement about a vulnerability scanner.

Which of the following terms refers to junk newsgroup postings used for the purpose of advertising for some product or service?

The Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 prohibits ________.

Write a short note on information systems risk assessment.What are the three ways in which organizations react to perceived risks?

Some violations of state and federal computer crime laws are punishable by fines and by not more than one year in prison.Such violations are charged as ________.

Ronald downloads a movie from the Internet onto his company's computer.During this process,his system gets infected with a virus.The virus spreads rapidly in the company's network causing the server to crash.This type of virus is most likely to be ________.

Managing in the Digital World

Gaining Competitive Advantage Through Information Systems

Managing the Information Systems Infrastructure and Services

Enabling Business-To-Consumer Electronic Commerce

Enhancing Organizational Communication and Collaboration Using Social Media

Enhancing Business Intelligence Using Information Systems

Enhancing Business Processes Using Enterprise Information Systems

Strengthening Business-To-Business Relationships Via Supply Chain and Customer Relationship Management

Developing and Acquiring Information Systems

Appendix: Technology Briefing: Foundations of Information Systems Infrastructure

Filters