Question 1

Configuring a firewall to ignore all incoming packets that request access to a specific port is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   packet filtering
B)   packet switching
C)   static addressing
D)   logical port blocking

Question 2

Adware and spyware are referred to collectively as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   viruses
B)   grayware
C)   alertware
D)   firmware

Question 3

All viruses cause serious destruction of computer data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Using your computer for non-work activities while you are being paid to work is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   cyberloafing
B)   cybersleeping
C)   cyberlazing
D)   cyberbreaking

Question 5

An encryption virus replicates itself onto a hard drive's master boot record.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

You can block logical ports from invaders and make your computer invisible to others on the Internet by installing ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   a packet sniffer
B)   a firewall
C)   a packet filter
D)   antivirus software

Question 7

A ________ allows a hacker to gain access to your computer and take almost complete control of it without your knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)   denial of service (DoS) 
B)   zombie
C)   logic bomb
D)   rootkit

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a virus category?

Accepted Answer

A)   worm
B)   logic bomb
C)   macro
D)   pharming

Question 9

Another name for a sniffer is a(n) ________ analyzer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Another name for a sniffer is a(n)...

Question 10

A ________ is a virus that is attached to documents such as Word or Excel files.

Accepted Answer

A)   script virus
B)   macro virus
C)   polymorphic virus
D)   Trojan horse

Question 11

Most often, hackers initiate a DDoS attack by creating and activating ________ computers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Most often, hackers initiate a DDoS attack...

Question 12

________ is a program that gathers information about your surfing habits without your knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A)   Adware
B)   Ghostware
C)   Shareware
D)   Spyware

Question 13

A ________ is a virus that is triggered on a certain date.

Accepted Answer

A)   worm
B)   macro
C)   logic bomb
D)   time bomb

Question 14

FBI-related scams involve ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   people pretending to represent official organizations
B)   running auctions that do not exist
C)   convincing people to send money as a "good faith" gesture
D)   collecting funds and not delivering the goods

Question 15

A virus signature is a portion of virus code that is unique to a particular computer virus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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Adware and spyware are referred to collectively as ________.

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You can block logical ports from invaders and make your computer invisible to others on the Internet by installing ________.

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A ________ is a virus that is attached to documents such as Word or Excel files.

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________ is a program that gathers information about your surfing habits without your knowledge.

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Using your computer for non-work activities while you are being paid to work is known as ________.

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Configuring a firewall to ignore all incoming packets that request access to a specific port is known as ________.

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All viruses cause serious destruction of computer data.

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Which of the following is NOT a virus category?

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Another name for a sniffer is a(n) ________ analyzer.

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An encryption virus replicates itself onto a hard drive's master boot record.

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Most often, hackers initiate a DDoS attack by creating and activating ________ computers.

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A ________ allows a hacker to gain access to your computer and take almost complete control of it without your knowledge.

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Adware and spyware are referred to collectively as ________.

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You can block logical ports from invaders and make your computer invisible to others on the Internet by installing ________.

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________ is a program that gathers information about your surfing habits without your knowledge.

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All viruses cause serious destruction of computer data.

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An encryption virus replicates itself onto a hard drive's master boot record.

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