Question 1

Cookies are always a threat.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

After encrypting a file using the Windows Encrypting File System (EFS)you move the file to another NTFS-formatted volume. Is the file still encrypted? Explain your answer.

Accepted Answer

The file is still encrypted after moving...

Question 3

What term is used for a computer that belongs to a group of networked computers, all working mindlessly to serve the person who installed the program on the computers?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trojan horse
B)  worm
C)  botnet
D)  zombieE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

You receive an e-mail message from a friend claiming that she is in another country, in trouble, and urgently needs money wired to her. You call the friend and discover that she is safe at home and did not know about the message. This scenario is an example of a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  spam
B)  browser hijacking
C)  hoax
D)  war drivingE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 5

It is a good idea to install or enable one of these on your computer, even if your network has similar protection between it and other networks.

Accepted Answer

A)  Administrator
B)  secret key
C)  DMZ
D)  personal firewallE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 6

What type of security software can you use to both protect from malware infections and to scan disk space and RAM looking for installed malware?

Accepted Answer

A)  antivirus
B)  anti-spam
C)  firewall
D)  proxy serviceE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

A set of these should exist in both document form and software form for any organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  cookies
B)  account lockout policy
C)  anti-spyware
D)  security policiesE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

You must use data wiping software on a hard drive before installing a new operating system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Combine this technology with a firewall for a very safe way to connect two private networks over the Internet.

Accepted Answer

A)  proxy service
B)  DMZ
C)  firewall
D)  VPNE) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 10

Which of the following is among the symptoms of a possible malware infection?

Accepted Answer

A)  adware
B)  unsolicited e-mail
C)  sudden computer slowdown
D)  an error message when you enter your passwordE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Exam 2: Computer Security Basics

You must use data wiping software on a hard drive before installing a new operating system.

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After encrypting a file using the Windows Encrypting File System (EFS)you move the file to another NTFS-formatted volume. Is the file still encrypted? Explain your answer.

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The file is still encrypted after moving...
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Which of the following is among the symptoms of a possible malware infection?

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Combine this technology with a firewall for a very safe way to connect two private networks over the Internet.

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Cookies are always a threat.

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You receive an e-mail message from a friend claiming that she is in another country, in trouble, and urgently needs money wired to her. You call the friend and discover that she is safe at home and did not know about the message. This scenario is an example of a/an ________.

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What term is used for a computer that belongs to a group of networked computers, all working mindlessly to serve the person who installed the program on the computers?

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What type of security software can you use to both protect from malware infections and to scan disk space and RAM looking for installed malware?

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A set of these should exist in both document form and software form for any organization.

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It is a good idea to install or enable one of these on your computer, even if your network has similar protection between it and other networks.

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Exam 2: Computer Security Basics

You must use data wiping software on a hard drive before installing a new operating system.

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After encrypting a file using the Windows Encrypting File System (EFS)you move the file to another NTFS-formatted volume. Is the file still encrypted? Explain your answer.

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Which of the following is among the symptoms of a possible malware infection?

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Combine this technology with a firewall for a very safe way to connect two private networks over the Internet.

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Cookies are always a threat.

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You receive an e-mail message from a friend claiming that she is in another country, in trouble, and urgently needs money wired to her. You call the friend and discover that she is safe at home and did not know about the message. This scenario is an example of a/an ________.

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What term is used for a computer that belongs to a group of networked computers, all working mindlessly to serve the person who installed the program on the computers?

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What type of security software can you use to both protect from malware infections and to scan disk space and RAM looking for installed malware?

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A set of these should exist in both document form and software form for any organization.

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It is a good idea to install or enable one of these on your computer, even if your network has similar protection between it and other networks.

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