Question 1

Most secure communication over the Internet uses a protocol called HTTP.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Poorly written application programs and procedures are sources of security threats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A key is a physical device that is used to lock and unlock a message.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

When a security incident does occur,it's important to slowly and carefully respond.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

__________is a sophisticated,possibly long-running computer hack that is perpetrated by large,well-funded organizations such as governments.

Accepted Answer

A)  Usurpation 
B)  An overflow attack 
C)  Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) 
D)  Malware 
A)  Usurpation 
B)  An overflow attack 
C)  Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) 
D)  Malware

Question 6

Most email and messaging are protected by encryption,and you should assume that anything you write in email or messaging is safe.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What are five human safeguards that can protect against security threats? Prove a brief description for each.

Accepted Answer

Human Safeguards for Employees: If motiv

Question 8

Responsibility and accountability are important factors in enforcing security policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The first safeguard against security threats is:

Accepted Answer

A)  use strong passwords 
B)  to take security seriously 
C)  use a secure https connection 
D)  remove your browsing history 
A)  use strong passwords 
B)  to take security seriously 
C)  use a secure https connection 
D)  remove your browsing history

Question 10

No safeguard by itself is completely effective; there is no silver bullet,no simple solution.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Employee compliance is greater when:

Accepted Answer

A)  companies do not allow management access to data. 
B)  a company allows employees to use their own email and hardware. 
C)  companies allow employees to determine security protocol independently. 
D)  management demonstrates, both in word and deed, a serious concern for security. 
A)  companies do not allow management access to data. 
B)  a company allows employees to use their own email and hardware. 
C)  companies allow employees to determine security protocol independently. 
D)  management demonstrates, both in word and deed, a serious concern for security.

Question 12

Safeguards are cost prohibitive and increase work efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

One type of attack on common passwords is brute force attack.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Employee compliance is typically greatest when:

Accepted Answer

A)  companies monitor their security with periodic security audits. 
B)  a company establishes and enforces a mobile device policy. 
C)  companies establish security policies and procedures for the termination of employees. 
D)  management demonstrates, both in word and deed, a serious concern for security. 
A)  companies monitor their security with periodic security audits. 
B)  a company establishes and enforces a mobile device policy. 
C)  companies establish security policies and procedures for the termination of employees. 
D)  management demonstrates, both in word and deed, a serious concern for security.

Question 15

In the case of ________,the same key is used to encode and to decode a message.

Accepted Answer

A)  asymmetric encryption 
B)  digital signatures 
C)  symmetric encryption 
D)  digital certificates 
A)  asymmetric encryption 
B)  digital signatures 
C)  symmetric encryption 
D)  digital certificates

Question 16

A ______ is a person or organization that seeks to obtain or alter data or other assets illegally,without the owner's permission and often without the owner's knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)  target 
B)  vulnerability 
C)  security breach 
D)  threat 
A)  target 
B)  vulnerability 
C)  security breach 
D)  threat

Question 17

__________is the process of reducing the vulnerabilities of a computer by restricting the functions and actions it is willing to perform.

Accepted Answer

A)  Secure Design 
B)  Hardening 
C)  Malware Protection 
D)  Symmetric encryption 
A)  Secure Design 
B)  Hardening 
C)  Malware Protection 
D)  Symmetric encryption

Question 18

Which of these following is a true statement about using the cloud?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cloud vendors use current technology and can afford to hire leading security experts. 
B)  Cloud vendors restrict freedoms by limiting what employees can do. 
C)  Cloud vendors have complicated polices. 
D)  Cloud vendors are not audited frequently. 
A)  Cloud vendors use current technology and can afford to hire leading security experts. 
B)  Cloud vendors restrict freedoms by limiting what employees can do. 
C)  Cloud vendors have complicated polices. 
D)  Cloud vendors are not audited frequently.

Question 19

Human safeguards result when authorized users follow appropriate procedures for system use and recovery.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Safeguards restrict freedoms by limiting what employees can do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Most secure communication over the Internet uses a protocol called HTTP.

Poorly written application programs and procedures are sources of security threats.

A key is a physical device that is used to lock and unlock a message.

When a security incident does occur,it's important to slowly and carefully respond.

__________is a sophisticated,possibly long-running computer hack that is perpetrated by large,well-funded organizations such as governments.

Most email and messaging are protected by encryption,and you should assume that anything you write in email or messaging is safe.

What are five human safeguards that can protect against security threats? Prove a brief description for each.

Responsibility and accountability are important factors in enforcing security policies.

The first safeguard against security threats is:

No safeguard by itself is completely effective; there is no silver bullet,no simple solution.

Employee compliance is greater when:

Safeguards are cost prohibitive and increase work efficiency.

One type of attack on common passwords is brute force attack.

Employee compliance is typically greatest when:

In the case of ________,the same key is used to encode and to decode a message.

A ______ is a person or organization that seeks to obtain or alter data or other assets illegally,without the owner's permission and often without the owner's knowledge.

__________is the process of reducing the vulnerabilities of a computer by restricting the functions and actions it is willing to perform.

Which of these following is a true statement about using the cloud?

Human safeguards result when authorized users follow appropriate procedures for system use and recovery.

Safeguards restrict freedoms by limiting what employees can do.

The Importance of MIS

Business Processes, Information Systems, and Information

Networks and the Cloud

Database Processing

Using Is to Improve Processes

Supporting Processes With ERP Systems

Supporting the Procurement Process With SAP

Supporting the Sales Process With SAP

Collaboration and IS

Social Media and IS

Business Intelligence and IS

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Exam 5: Information Systems Security

Most secure communication over the Internet uses a protocol called HTTP.

Poorly written application programs and procedures are sources of security threats.

A key is a physical device that is used to lock and unlock a message.

When a security incident does occur,it's important to slowly and carefully respond.

__________is a sophisticated,possibly long-running computer hack that is perpetrated by large,well-funded organizations such as governments.

Most email and messaging are protected by encryption,and you should assume that anything you write in email or messaging is safe.

What are five human safeguards that can protect against security threats? Prove a brief description for each.

Responsibility and accountability are important factors in enforcing security policies.

The first safeguard against security threats is:

No safeguard by itself is completely effective; there is no silver bullet,no simple solution.

Employee compliance is greater when:

Safeguards are cost prohibitive and increase work efficiency.

One type of attack on common passwords is brute force attack.

Employee compliance is typically greatest when:

In the case of ________,the same key is used to encode and to decode a message.

A ______ is a person or organization that seeks to obtain or alter data or other assets illegally,without the owner's permission and often without the owner's knowledge.

__________is the process of reducing the vulnerabilities of a computer by restricting the functions and actions it is willing to perform.

Which of these following is a true statement about using the cloud?

Human safeguards result when authorized users follow appropriate procedures for system use and recovery.

Safeguards restrict freedoms by limiting what employees can do.

The Importance of MIS

Business Processes, Information Systems, and Information

Networks and the Cloud

Database Processing

Using Is to Improve Processes

Supporting Processes With ERP Systems

Supporting the Procurement Process With SAP

Supporting the Sales Process With SAP

Collaboration and IS

Social Media and IS

Business Intelligence and IS

Filters