Question 1

_____ is a type of data encryption that enables users of the Internet to securely and privately exchange data through the use of a pair of keys that is obtained from a trusted authority and shared through that authority.

Accepted Answer

A)   A public key infrastructure
B)   Open key encryption
C)   Secret key encryption
D)   A private key infrastructure

Question 2

Application-filtering firewalls are less expensive than packet-filtering firewalls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

In the context of security, _____ is an attack that takes advantage of the human element of security systems.

Accepted Answer

A)   disk mirroring
B)   weblogging
C)   voice recognition
D)   social engineering

Question 4

In the context of e-commerce transaction security measures, authentication is a critical factor because it ensures that:

Accepted Answer

A)   a system quickly recovers in the event of a system failure or disaster.
B)   the person using a credit card number is the card's legitimate owner.
C)   the accuracy of information resources within an organization is maintained.
D)   a system can easily be restored to operational status.

Question 5

When an organization develops a comprehensive security plan, it should set up a security committee with representatives from all departments as well as upper management.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 6

In the context of computer and network security, _____ refers to the accuracy of information resources within an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)   validity
B)   confidentiality
C)   integrity
D)   availability

Question 7

In the event of a network attack or intrusion, a _____ lists the tasks that must be performed by the organization to restore damaged data and equipment.

Accepted Answer

A)   risk assessment plan
B)   systems engineering plan
C)   disaster recovery plan
D)   security compliance plan

Question 8

Social engineering is an attack that takes advantage of the backdoors in security systems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

_____ is a commonly used encryption protocol that manages transmission security on the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A)   Application Layer
B)   Secure Sockets Layer
C)   Transmission Control Protocol
D)   User Datagram Protocol

Question 10

Which of the following statements is true of application-filtering firewalls?

Accepted Answer

A)   They are less secure than packet-filtering firewalls.
B)   They filter viruses less effectively than packet-filtering firewalls.
C)   They filter faster than packet-filtering firewalls.
D)   They are more expensive than packet-filtering firewalls.

Question 11

In the context of computer and network security, _____ means that a system must not allow the disclosing of information by anyone who is not authorized to access it.

Accepted Answer

A)   reliability
B)   confidentiality
C)   integrity
D)   availability

Question 12

A level 1 security system is used to protect _____ against unauthorized access.

Accepted Answer

A)   users' workstations
B)   back-end systems
C)   internal database servers
D)   front-end servers

Question 13

_____ uses a public key known to everyone and a private key known only to the recipient.

Accepted Answer

A)   Symmetric encryption
B)   Asymmetric encryption
C)   Remote key encryption
D)   Secret key encryption

Question 14

When disaster strikes, an organization should contact the insurance company to resume normal operations as soon as possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

__________is an attempt to gain access to a network by posing as an authorized user in order to find sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card information.

Accepted Answer

A)   Spoofing
B)   Keystroke logging
C)   Phishing
D)   Pharming
E)   Select

Question 16

When a computer is infected by a virus, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)   the system's disk access is fast
B)   system updates are recommended often
C)   some programs suddenly increase in size
D)   the available memory space remains constant C

Question 17

Which of the following is a biometric security measure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Terminal resource security
B)   A corner bolt
C)   A callback modem
D)   Signature analysis D

Question 18

Which of the following is a nonbiometric security measure?

Accepted Answer

A)   Electronic trackers
B)   Retinal scanning
C)   Callback modems
D)   Signature analysis

Question 19

When using mirror disks, if one of the two disks containing the same data fails, the other disk also fails.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In the context of the CIA triangle, confidentiality means that computers and networks are operating and authorized users can access the information they need.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Protecting Information Resources

_____ is a type of data encryption that enables users of the Internet to securely and privately exchange data through the use of a pair of keys that is obtained from a trusted authority and shared through that authority.

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Application-filtering firewalls are less expensive than packet-filtering firewalls.

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In the context of security, _____ is an attack that takes advantage of the human element of security systems.

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In the context of e-commerce transaction security measures, authentication is a critical factor because it ensures that:

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When an organization develops a comprehensive security plan, it should set up a security committee with representatives from all departments as well as upper management.

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In the context of computer and network security, _____ refers to the accuracy of information resources within an organization.

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In the event of a network attack or intrusion, a _____ lists the tasks that must be performed by the organization to restore damaged data and equipment.

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Social engineering is an attack that takes advantage of the backdoors in security systems.

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_____ is a commonly used encryption protocol that manages transmission security on the Internet.

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Which of the following statements is true of application-filtering firewalls?

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In the context of computer and network security, _____ means that a system must not allow the disclosing of information by anyone who is not authorized to access it.

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A level 1 security system is used to protect _____ against unauthorized access.

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_____ uses a public key known to everyone and a private key known only to the recipient.

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When disaster strikes, an organization should contact the insurance company to resume normal operations as soon as possible.

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__________is an attempt to gain access to a network by posing as an authorized user in order to find sensitive information, such as passwords and credit card information.

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When a computer is infected by a virus, _____.

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Which of the following is a biometric security measure?

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Which of the following is a nonbiometric security measure?

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When using mirror disks, if one of the two disks containing the same data fails, the other disk also fails.

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In the context of the CIA triangle, confidentiality means that computers and networks are operating and authorized users can access the information they need.

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