Computers Memory Chapter 9 Quiz Questions

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1.

Spyware programs that monitor keystrokes with the intent of stealing passwords, login IDs, or credit card information are referred to as ________.
- A.
  
  Information recorders
- B.
  
  Keystroke loggers
- C.
  
  Spy loggers
- D.
  
  Keystroke spies
2.

A(n) ________ virus temporarily erases its code from the files where it resides and then hides in the computer's active memory.
- A.
  
  Macro
- B.
  
  E-mail
- C.
  
  Stealth
- D.
  
  Logic
3.

A ________ works independently of host file execution and is much more active in spreading itself than a virus is.
- A.
  
  Execution timing
- B.
  
  A milli sec
- C.
  
  A bat
- D.
  
  A worm
4.

Configuring a firewall to ignore all incoming packets that request access to a specific port is known as ________.
- A.
  
  Logical port blocking
- B.
  
  Static addressing.
- C.
  
  Packet switching.
- D.
  
  Packet filtering.
5.

All of the following approaches can be taken to protect your notebook computer from theft EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Attaching a motion alarm.
- B.
  
  Installing software that can signal your notebook's location.
- C.
  
  Installing an external hard drive.
- D.
  
  Locking your notebook to a work surface.
6.

A(n) ________ is the portion of virus code that is unique to a particular computer virus.
- A.
  
  Encryption code
- B.
  
  Virus signature
- C.
  
  Compression code
- D.
  
  Virus pattern
7.

Rules for creating passwords include all of the following EXCEPT:
- A.
  
  Change your password frequently.
- B.
  
  Create a hard-to-guess password, with a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols.
- C.
  
  keep your password written down and stored in any easy-to-remember location.
- D.
  
  Keep your password a secret.
8.

The most likely method a hacker would use to access a computer is ________.
- A.
  
  Entering through its Internet connection
- B.
  
  overhearing your password and log-on information
- C.
  
  Sitting down at a computer and installing hacking software
- D.
  
  Entering through a company intranet
9.

A computer virus normally attaches itself to another computer program known as a ________.
- A.
  
  Antivirus software
- B.
  
  Host program
- C.
  
  Hard drive
- D.
  
  Files on the computer
10.

During the process of ________ the antivirus software records key attributes about the files on your computer and keeps these statistics in a safe place on your hard drive.
- A.
  
  Scanning
- B.
  
  Inoculation
- C.
  
  Quarantining
- D.
  
  Encryption
11.

Devices that use a unique personal characteristic, such as a fingerprint, in place of a password are called ________ authentication devices.
- A.
  
  Personal
- B.
  
  Biological
- C.
  
  Identity
- D.
  
  Biometric
12.

Many ________ sold for home use are also configured as firewalls and are capable of performing network address translation (NAT).
- A.
  
  modems
- B.
  
  Routers
- C.
  
  Switches
- D.
  
  Network interface cards (NICs)
13.

Which of these statements about physically protecting your computer is FALSE?
- A.
  
  Old surge protectors can deliver power to your computer without protecting it.
- B.
  
  Power surges can be blocked by using a computer surround.
- C.
  
  Data line surges can be blocked by using a computer surround
- D.
  
  It is best to unplug computers during an electrical storm.
14.

The purpose of network address translation (NAT) is to ________.
- A.
  
  Convert logical ports to physical port configurations
- B.
  
  hide user IP addresses from the Internet
- C.
  
  Dynamically assign IP addresses via an ISP
- D.
  
  Translate IP addresses from the Internet
15.

A cyberspace ________ is an attempt to make someone believe something that is untrue.
- A.
  
  Prank
- B.
  
  Joke
- C.
  
  Legend
- D.
  
  Hoax
16.

Which type of virus was the famous Michelangelo virus?
- A.
  
  A worm
- B.
  
  A time bomb
- C.
  
  A script virus
- D.
  
  An e-mail virus
17.

Which of the following is a program that appears to be something useful or desirable but does something malicious in the background?
- A.
  
  a Trojan horse
- B.
  
  A virus
- C.
  
  A worm
- D.
  
  A zombie
18.

Which of the following classifications of viruses can change its own code to avoid detection?
- A.
  
  Stealth
- B.
  
  Multipartite
- C.
  
  Polymorphic
- D.
  
  Worm
19.

A ________ is a virus that is attached to documents such as Word or Excel files.
- A.
  
  Script virus
- B.
  
  Macro virus
- C.
  
  Polymorphic virus
- D.
  
  Worm
20.

Using a ________, hackers can access and delete all files on your computer, send e-mail, run programs, and do just about anything else you can do with your computer.
- A.
  
  Trojan horse
- B.
  
  Packet sniffer
- C.
  
  Backdoor program
- D.
  
  DDoS
21.

Social ________ is any technique that uses social skills to generate human interaction that entices individuals to reveal sensitive information.
- A.
  
  Engineering
- B.
  
  Theft
- C.
  
  Pretexting
- D.
  
  Pharming
22.

You can block logical ports to invaders and make your computer invisible to others on the Internet by installing ________.
- A.
  
  Firewall
- B.
  
  Packet filter
- C.
  
  A packet sniffer
- D.
  
  Antivirus filter
23.

A ________ is a virus that is triggered when certain conditions are met, such as a file opening or starting a program a certain number of times.
- A.
  
  Boot-sector virus
- B.
  
  Time bomb
- C.
  
  Logic bomb
- D.
  
  Trojan horse