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Test Bank for Principles of Information Security, 7th Edition by Michael E. Whitman,Chapter 1-12 | All chapters |Newest update

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Principles Of Information Security
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Principles of Information Security

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, TEST BANK FOR PRINCIPLES OF INFORMATION SECURITY, 7TH EDITION
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MODULE 1-12
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Module 1 Introduction to Information Security
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a1 True / False
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1. During the early years of
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against the products of the
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: H1: Introduction to Information Security a1 a1 a1 a1


p. 2 a1


QUESTION TYPE: True / False a1 a1 a1


HAS VARIABLES:
a1 False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: POIS.WHMA.22.01.2 - Discuss the history of computer security and explain
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how it evolved into Information security a1 a1 a1 a1 a1 a1


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2. Network security focuses on the protection of physical items, objects, or areas from unauthorized
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access and misuse.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: H1: What is Security? a1 a1 a1


p. 8 a1


QUESTION TYPE: True / False
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HAS VARIABLES:
a1 False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: POIS.WHMA.22.01.3 - Define key terms and critical concepts of
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information security a1 a1


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DATE MODIFIED:
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3. When a computer is the subject of an attack, it is the entity being attacked.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False




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,POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: p. 10 a1


H1: What is Security? a1 a1 a1


H2: Key Information Security Concepts a1 a1 a1 a1


QUESTION TYPE: True / False
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HAS VARIABLES:
a1 False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: POIS.WHMA.22.01.3 - Define key terms and critical concepts of
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information security a1 a1


DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
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4. The value of information comes from the characteristics it possesses.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: p. 11 a1


H1: What is Security? a1 a1 a1


H2: Critical Characteristics of Information
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QUESTION TYPE: a1 True / False a1 a1


HAS VARIABLES:
a1 False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: POIS.WHMA.22.01.3 - Define key terms and critical concepts of
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information security a1 a1


DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
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5. E-mail spoofing involves sending an e-mail message with a harmful attachment.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: p. 13 a1


H1: What is Security? a1 a1 a1


H2: Critical Characteristics of Information
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QUESTION TYPE: a1 True / False a1 a1


HAS VARIABLES:
a1 False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: POIS.WHMA.22.01.3 - Define key terms and critical concepts of
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information security a1 a1


DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
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6. The possession of information is the quality or state of having value for some purpose or end.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False

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, POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: p. 13 a1


H1: What is Security? a1 a1 a1


H2: Critical Characteristics of Information a1 a1 a1 a1


QUESTION TYPE: True / False
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HAS VARIABLES:
a1 False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: POIS.WHMA.22.01.3 - Define key terms and critical concepts of
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information security a1 a1


DATE CREATED: a1 9/14/2016 10:29 AM a1 a1


DATE MODIFIED: a1 9/14/2016 10:29 AM a1 a1




7. A breach of possession may not always result in a breach of confidentiality.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: True
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: p. 14 a1


H1: What is Security? a1 a1 a1


H2: Critical Characteristics of Information a1 a1 a1 a1


QUESTION TYPE: True / False
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HAS VARIABLES:
a1 False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: POIS.WHMA.22.01.3 - Define key terms and critical concepts of
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information security a1 a1


DATE CREATED: a1 9/14/2016 10:29 AM a1 a1


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8. Hardware is often the most valuable asset possessed by an organization, and it is the main target of intentional
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attacks.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
POINTS: 1
REFERENCES: p. 16 a1


H1: Components of An Information System a1 a1 a1 a1 a1


H2: Data a1 a1


QUESTION TYPE: True / False
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HAS VARIABLES:
a1 False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: POIS.WHMA.22.01.3 - Define key terms and critical concepts of
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information security a1 a1


DATE CREATED: a1 9/14/2016 10:29 AM a1 a1


DATE MODIFIED: a1 3/8/2017 11:50 AM a1 a1




9. Information security can be an absolute.
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a. True
b. False
ANSWER: False
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