ITN 260 MIDTERM EXAM NEWEST 2026 ACTUAL EXAM
TEST BANK| ITN 260 MID -TERM EXAM REVIEW WITH
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Which term below is frequently used to describe the tasks of a securing
information that is in digital form at? ......ANSWER......Information
security
The security protection that ensures that the individual is who they
claim to be (the authentic or genuine person)and not an i'm poster is
known as? ......ANSWER......Authentication
What type of malware consists of a set of software tools used by an
attacker to hide the actions or presence of other types of malicious
software, such as Trojans, viruses, or worms? ......ANSWER......rootkit
What type of malware is heavily dependent on a user in order to
spread? ......ANSWER......virus
What country is now the number one source of attack traffic?
......ANSWER......Indonesia
Select below the of malware that appears to have a legitimate use, but
actually contains or does something malicious: ......ANSWER......Trojan
pg. 1
,A virus that infects an executable program files is known as?
......ANSWER......program virus
Which of the following is malicious computer code that reproduces
itself on the same computer? ......ANSWER......virus
In information security, what constitutes a loss? ......ANSWER......all of
the above
Which position below is considered an entry-level position for a person
who has the necessary technical skills? ......ANSWER......security
technician
Computer code that is typically added to a legitimate program but lies
dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event is known as a?
......ANSWER......logic bomb
What is the term used to describe unsolicited messages received on
instant messaging software? ......ANSWER......Spam
Script kiddies acquire which item below from other attackers to easily
craft an attack: ......ANSWER......Exploit kit
A situation that involves exposure to danger ......ANSWER......risk
pg. 2
, A premeditated, politically motivated attack against information,
computer systems, computer programs, and data, which often result in
violence ......ANSWER......cyberterrorism
A person or element that has the power to carry out a threat
......ANSWER......threat agent
The means by which an attack could occur ......ANSWER......threat vector
An item that has value ......ANSWER......asset
Automated attack package that can be used without an advanced
knowledge of computers ......ANSWER......exploit kit
A type of action that has the potential to cause harm
......ANSWER......threat
A flaw or weakness that allows a threat agent to bypass security
......ANSWER......vulnerability
Attacker who attacks for ideological reasons that are generally not as
well defined as a cyber terrorist's motivation ......ANSWER......hacktivist
pg. 3
TEST BANK| ITN 260 MID -TERM EXAM REVIEW WITH
COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
Which term below is frequently used to describe the tasks of a securing
information that is in digital form at? ......ANSWER......Information
security
The security protection that ensures that the individual is who they
claim to be (the authentic or genuine person)and not an i'm poster is
known as? ......ANSWER......Authentication
What type of malware consists of a set of software tools used by an
attacker to hide the actions or presence of other types of malicious
software, such as Trojans, viruses, or worms? ......ANSWER......rootkit
What type of malware is heavily dependent on a user in order to
spread? ......ANSWER......virus
What country is now the number one source of attack traffic?
......ANSWER......Indonesia
Select below the of malware that appears to have a legitimate use, but
actually contains or does something malicious: ......ANSWER......Trojan
pg. 1
,A virus that infects an executable program files is known as?
......ANSWER......program virus
Which of the following is malicious computer code that reproduces
itself on the same computer? ......ANSWER......virus
In information security, what constitutes a loss? ......ANSWER......all of
the above
Which position below is considered an entry-level position for a person
who has the necessary technical skills? ......ANSWER......security
technician
Computer code that is typically added to a legitimate program but lies
dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event is known as a?
......ANSWER......logic bomb
What is the term used to describe unsolicited messages received on
instant messaging software? ......ANSWER......Spam
Script kiddies acquire which item below from other attackers to easily
craft an attack: ......ANSWER......Exploit kit
A situation that involves exposure to danger ......ANSWER......risk
pg. 2
, A premeditated, politically motivated attack against information,
computer systems, computer programs, and data, which often result in
violence ......ANSWER......cyberterrorism
A person or element that has the power to carry out a threat
......ANSWER......threat agent
The means by which an attack could occur ......ANSWER......threat vector
An item that has value ......ANSWER......asset
Automated attack package that can be used without an advanced
knowledge of computers ......ANSWER......exploit kit
A type of action that has the potential to cause harm
......ANSWER......threat
A flaw or weakness that allows a threat agent to bypass security
......ANSWER......vulnerability
Attacker who attacks for ideological reasons that are generally not as
well defined as a cyber terrorist's motivation ......ANSWER......hacktivist
pg. 3
