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Spotts IBA Lesson 8
Spotts IBA Lesson 8
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A major update with significant software improvements is often marketed as a new:
Dowload
Patch
Key
Release
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Because of Website requirements for added security, nearly all browsers support a minimum of
128-bit encryption
512-bit encryption
256-bit-encryption
512-bit encryption
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A disadvantage of using spyware-detection application to remove spyware from your computer
Memory resources and bandwidth may be adverselyaffected
Companies can b prevented from tracking urInternet activity
Companies can b prevented from collecting urpersonal info.
Legitimate applications can be incorrectly ID as spyware.
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Software app. that is secretly placedon a user's system 2 get information n relay it 2 others
Worm
Virus
Adware
Spyware
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Why are firewalls considered thefirst line of defense against LAN security breaches?
Because they ensure non-repudiation
Because they provide data confidentiality
Because they encrypt and authenticate data
Because they ensure data integrity
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A file/software that resolves system liabilities and improvessoftware performance
Patch
Key
Update
Firewall
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What can be considered a disadvantage to installingprogram patches and updates?
May affect the efficiency n stability ofcomputer operations
may hinder your ability to upgrade to a newsoftware release
They may solve persistent programming problems
May introduce incompatibility issues or newsecurity issues
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A malicious program that assumes control of system operations and damages or destroys data is
Worm
Virus
Illicit server
Trojan
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What is the most effective way to prevent the virus from infecting your system?
Destroy the CD
Use anti-virus software
Email infected file to IT department
Reformat your hard disk and reload all your programs
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This is a program that appears to be harmless but actually produces harmful results
Virus
Illicit server
Worm
Trojan
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This software's specific intent is to harm computer systems
Malware
Adware
Anti-virus
Spyware
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This software scans disks and programs for the purpose of eliminating malicious software
Anti-virus software
Spyware
Adware
Malware
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This is an application that installs hidden services onsystems
Worm
Illicit server
Virus
Trojan
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Some email clientsdefault this level of encryption
40-bit encryption levels
256-bit encryption levels.
128-bit encryption levels.
512-bit encryption levels.
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Which of the following is the most effective way to spread viruses?
Connecting your computer to the Internet througha firewall
Connecting your computer to a LAN
Downloading program updates and patches
Sending e-mail attachments
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This is a self-replicating program or algorithm that consumes system resources
Worm
Trojan
Virus
Illicit server
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A file of programming code used to temporary fix a known problem or bug
Patch
Release
Key
Dowload
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You can use screen savers to
prevent outsiders from accessing a privatenetwork
insert programming code into an existingexecutable program
resolve system liabilities and improve softwareperformance
hide your work while you are away from your desk
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Which of the following hypothetical Web site URLs is most likely an example of typosquatting?
www.ibm.com
www.netflix.com
www.amazon.com
www.goggle.com
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Viruses that reside within the text of an HTML-formatted email are particularly virulent bc
virus will replicate itself as soon as the message is open
the user need only receive the virus for it tocause damage.
the virus will alter code in the Windowsregistry files
all computing processes will stop until message is deleted
