CSC Final Exam Review 2026/2027 –
Comprehensive Exam Prep | Practice
Questions & Solutions
computer forensics - correct answer-Using technology to search for computer
evidence of a crime
computer crime - correct answer-any illegal act involving a computer
cyber stalking - correct answer-a form of harassment that takes place on the
internet
identity theft - correct answer-the co-option of another person's personal
information (e.g., name, social security number, credit card number, passport)
without that person's knowledge and the fraudulent use of such knowledge
social engineering - correct answer-slang for the use of deception to get
individuals to reveal sensitive information
spoofing - correct answer-a process used to steal passwords online through
deception
, malware - correct answer-Malicious software that enters a computer system
without the owner's knowledge or consent.
virus - correct answer-a software program capable of reproducing itself and
usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same
computer
macro viruses - correct answer-attach to data files and take advantage of
application macros
worms - correct answer-A program that uses computer host to reproduce itself
Trojan Horse - correct answer-A program that performs a useful task while at the
same time carrying out some secret destructive act. A form of software sabotage.
logic bomb - correct answer-A program designed to attack in response to a
particular logical event or sequence of events. A type of software sabotage.
time bomb - correct answer-a logic bomb that is triggered by a time related event
spy ware - correct answer-Technology that collects information from computer
users without their knowledge or consent.
tracking software - correct answer-a spyware application program, also called a
spybot, that gathers user information and communicates it to an outsider via the
internet
Comprehensive Exam Prep | Practice
Questions & Solutions
computer forensics - correct answer-Using technology to search for computer
evidence of a crime
computer crime - correct answer-any illegal act involving a computer
cyber stalking - correct answer-a form of harassment that takes place on the
internet
identity theft - correct answer-the co-option of another person's personal
information (e.g., name, social security number, credit card number, passport)
without that person's knowledge and the fraudulent use of such knowledge
social engineering - correct answer-slang for the use of deception to get
individuals to reveal sensitive information
spoofing - correct answer-a process used to steal passwords online through
deception
, malware - correct answer-Malicious software that enters a computer system
without the owner's knowledge or consent.
virus - correct answer-a software program capable of reproducing itself and
usually capable of causing great harm to files or other programs on the same
computer
macro viruses - correct answer-attach to data files and take advantage of
application macros
worms - correct answer-A program that uses computer host to reproduce itself
Trojan Horse - correct answer-A program that performs a useful task while at the
same time carrying out some secret destructive act. A form of software sabotage.
logic bomb - correct answer-A program designed to attack in response to a
particular logical event or sequence of events. A type of software sabotage.
time bomb - correct answer-a logic bomb that is triggered by a time related event
spy ware - correct answer-Technology that collects information from computer
users without their knowledge or consent.
tracking software - correct answer-a spyware application program, also called a
spybot, that gathers user information and communicates it to an outsider via the
internet
