Computer Security Test Questions with
Answers Graded A
Which of the following are considered cybercrimes? - Ans --internet scams
-cyberespionage
-information theft
A crime in which a computer is the object of the crime or is used to commit a crime or
offense is called _____. - Ans -cybercrime
The malicious use of computer code to modify the normal operations of a computer or
network is called a ___ . - Ans -cyberattack
Which of the following are common email viruses. - Ans --ransomware
-keystroke logging Trojan
If you believe you have fallen victim to a phishing scam you should - Ans --contact the
institution the message was allegedly sent from.
-contact US-CERT.
A person who gains unauthorized access to networks and in order to steal and corrupt
information and data is called a _____. - Ans -hacker
A type of phishing that seeks to obtain personal information through malicious software
that is inserted on a victim's computer is called _______ . - Ans -pharming
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, Hardware or software used to keep a computer secure from outside threats such as
hackers and viruses by allowing or blocking Internet traffic is called a ____. - Ans -
firewall
Select what's true about the privacy risks with cookies. - Ans --Websites using
cookies can collect your information and sell it to third parties.
-Websites can track your surfing behavior and create a profile.
-Corporate and government entities can track your web behavior.
An unsolicited email message is called _____. - Ans -spam
Rootkits allow a remote user to do which of the following. - Ans --install rogue files
-create backdoor programs
-delete files
Select what's true about passwords. - Ans --Use a combination of letters, symbols,
and numbers; the more characters you use, the more secure your password will be.
-Regularly check your accounts to ensure they have not been tampered with.
Select what's true about worms. - Ans --automatically reproduce
-replication exhausts network bandwidth or available storage
-often sent using email attachments
There are a variety of cookie settings that can be adjusted in Google Chrome including -
Ans --blocking/allowing cookies by default.
-deleting cookies
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-making exceptions for cookies from specific websites or domains.
Answers Graded A
Which of the following are considered cybercrimes? - Ans --internet scams
-cyberespionage
-information theft
A crime in which a computer is the object of the crime or is used to commit a crime or
offense is called _____. - Ans -cybercrime
The malicious use of computer code to modify the normal operations of a computer or
network is called a ___ . - Ans -cyberattack
Which of the following are common email viruses. - Ans --ransomware
-keystroke logging Trojan
If you believe you have fallen victim to a phishing scam you should - Ans --contact the
institution the message was allegedly sent from.
-contact US-CERT.
A person who gains unauthorized access to networks and in order to steal and corrupt
information and data is called a _____. - Ans -hacker
A type of phishing that seeks to obtain personal information through malicious software
that is inserted on a victim's computer is called _______ . - Ans -pharming
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Page
, Hardware or software used to keep a computer secure from outside threats such as
hackers and viruses by allowing or blocking Internet traffic is called a ____. - Ans -
firewall
Select what's true about the privacy risks with cookies. - Ans --Websites using
cookies can collect your information and sell it to third parties.
-Websites can track your surfing behavior and create a profile.
-Corporate and government entities can track your web behavior.
An unsolicited email message is called _____. - Ans -spam
Rootkits allow a remote user to do which of the following. - Ans --install rogue files
-create backdoor programs
-delete files
Select what's true about passwords. - Ans --Use a combination of letters, symbols,
and numbers; the more characters you use, the more secure your password will be.
-Regularly check your accounts to ensure they have not been tampered with.
Select what's true about worms. - Ans --automatically reproduce
-replication exhausts network bandwidth or available storage
-often sent using email attachments
There are a variety of cookie settings that can be adjusted in Google Chrome including -
Ans --blocking/allowing cookies by default.
-deleting cookies
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Page
-making exceptions for cookies from specific websites or domains.
