Question 1

Information security is a critical factor in maintaining systems integrity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Encryption is a preventive control ensuring data confidentiality and privacy during transmission and for storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Certificate Authority (CA)issues digital certificates to bond the subscriber with a public key and a private key.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Symmetric-key encryption method is used to authenticate users.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Select a correct statement regarding encryption methods?

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A)   To use symmetric-key encryption, each user needs two different keys.
B)   Most companies prefer using symmetric-key encryption than asymmetric-key encryption method.
C)   Both symmetric-key and asymmetric-key encryption methods require the involvement of a certificate authority.
D)   When conducting e-business, most companies use both symmetric-key and asymmetric-key encryption methods.

Question 6

What are the two prerequisites for vulnerability management?

Accepted Answer

First,determine the main objectives of i...

Question 7

Virus is a self-replicating,self-propagating,self-contained program that uses networking mechanisms to spread itself.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following is a password security weakness?

Accepted Answer

A)   Users are assigned passwords when accounts are created, but do not change them.
B)   Users have accounts on several systems with different passwords.
C)   Users write down their passwords on a note paper, and carry it with them.
D)   Users select passwords that are not part of online password dictionary.

Question 9

One type of fault tolerance is using redundant units to provide a system the ability to continue functioning when part of the system fails.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Encryption and hashing are similar process to maintain data confidentiality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An information technology director collected the names and locations of key vendors,current hardware configuration,names of team members,and an alternative processing location.What is the director most likely preparing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Data restoration plan.
B)   Disaster recovery plan.
C)   System security policy.
D)   System hardware policy.

Question 12

Which of the following security controls would best prevent unauthorized access to a firm's internal network?

Accepted Answer

A)   Use of a screen saver with a password.
B)   Use of a firewall.
C)   Encryption of data files.
D)   Automatic log-off of inactive users.

Question 13

When computer programs or files can be accessed from terminals,users should be required to enter a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   Parity check.
B)   Password as a personal identification code.
C)   Check digit.
D)   Echo check.

Question 14

Disaster recovery planning and business continuity management are preventive controls.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What is the primary objective of data security controls?

Accepted Answer

A)   To establish a framework for controlling the design, security, and use of computer programs throughout an organization.
B)   To ensure that data storage media are subject to authorization prior to access, change, or destruction.
C)   To formalize standard, rules, and procedures to ensure the organization's control are properly executed.
D)   To monitor the use of system software to prevent unauthorized access to system software and computer programs.

Question 16

Describe the framework for vulnerability assessment and vulnerability management.

Accepted Answer

The components of vulnerability assessme...

Question 17

Which of the following statements regarding authentication in conducting e-business is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a process that establishes the origin of information or determines the identity of a user, process, or device.
B)   One key is used for encryption and decryption purposes in the authentication process.
C)   Successful authentication can prevent repudiation in electronic transactions.
D)   We need to use asymmetric-key encryption to authenticate the sender of a document or data set.

Question 18

Which of the following passwords would be most difficult to crack?

Accepted Answer

A)   Go2Ca!ifornia4fun
B)   language
C)   jennyjenny
D)   pass56word

Question 19

Bacchus,Inc.is a larger multinational corporation with various business units around the world.After a fire destroyed the corporation headquarters and largest manufacturing site,plans for which of the following would help Bacchus ensure a timely recovery?

Accepted Answer

A)   Daily backup.
B)   Network security.
C)   Business continuity.
D)   Backup power.

Question 20

Fraud triangle includes incentive,opportunity and an attitude to rationalize the fraud.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Information Security and Computer Fraud

Information security is a critical factor in maintaining systems integrity.

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Disaster recovery planning and business continuity management are preventive controls.

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Encryption is a preventive control ensuring data confidentiality and privacy during transmission and for storage.

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Which of the following passwords would be most difficult to crack?

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Which of the following statements regarding authentication in conducting e-business is incorrect?

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Bacchus,Inc.is a larger multinational corporation with various business units around the world.After a fire destroyed the corporation headquarters and largest manufacturing site,plans for which of the following would help Bacchus ensure a timely recovery?

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What are the two prerequisites for vulnerability management?

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One type of fault tolerance is using redundant units to provide a system the ability to continue functioning when part of the system fails.

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Encryption and hashing are similar process to maintain data confidentiality.

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What is the primary objective of data security controls?

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Fraud triangle includes incentive,opportunity and an attitude to rationalize the fraud.

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Which of the following is a password security weakness?

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Symmetric-key encryption method is used to authenticate users.

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Virus is a self-replicating,self-propagating,self-contained program that uses networking mechanisms to spread itself.

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Describe the framework for vulnerability assessment and vulnerability management.

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Select a correct statement regarding encryption methods?

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Certificate Authority (CA)issues digital certificates to bond the subscriber with a public key and a private key.

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Which of the following security controls would best prevent unauthorized access to a firm's internal network?

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An information technology director collected the names and locations of key vendors,current hardware configuration,names of team members,and an alternative processing location.What is the director most likely preparing?

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When computer programs or files can be accessed from terminals,users should be required to enter a(n)

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