Review Ch. 8,9,10

What is the name of the project that led to the development of the internet? A. ARPANET B. NSFNet C. UUNET D. DARPA

Who developed the concept of the World Wide Web?

A. Marc Andreessen B. Robert Metcalfe C.Mitch Kapor D. Dr. Tim Berners-Lee

What part of the internet was provided by the NSF?

A. Trunkline B. Backbone C. Nodes D. Branches

The interface software that is used to explore the internet is called a: A. Surfer B. Linker C. Searcher D. Browser

A message to be sent over the internet is divided into uniformly sized packages called: A. Packets B. Units C. Applets D. Bundles

This service provides the server computer and the software to connect the internet: A. Internet Service Provider B. Browser Service Provider C. Internet Link Provider D. Client Server Provider

The most used top level domain is:

.net .edu .gov .com

Another name for tunneling is:

Portal Cabling Encapsulation Bandwidth

What is the initial page of the web site for the company that created your browser called? A. Link page B. Hyperlink page C. Home page D. Start page

A string of letters and symbols that is the unique address of a web page is called a(n): A. HTML B. URL C. TCP D. XML

This is an informal network of computers that allow the posting and reading of messages in newsgroups that focus on specific topics: A. Netiquette B. Telnet C. Usenet D. Newsreader

Computers on the internet have a standard way to transfer copies of files called: A. FTP B. VPN C. FAQ D. WAP

The general rules of good behavior on the internet is called: A. Golden rule B. Netiquette C. Flaming D. Statutes

The protocol that allows remote users to log into a host computer and use it as if they were sitting at the computer is: A. Usenet B. World Wide Web C. VPN D. Telnet

The most commonly used feature of the internet is:

A. Email B. World Wide Web C. Newsgroups D. E-commerce

The type of e-commerce that occurs on many auction sites such as eBay is: A. Business to business (B2B) B. Business to Consumer (B2C) C. Consumer to Consumer (C2C) D. Security Socket Layer

The following is an example of a pure play retailer:

A. The Gap B. Sears C. Amazon D. Barnes and Noble

What major issues separates the haves from the have-nots?

Ergonomics The digital divide Healthy computing Green computing

What refers to human factors related to the use of computers? Child monitoring Energy management Employee monitoring Ergonomics

What refers to addressing the environmental impact of computer use in

an environmentally responsible manner? Green computing Fair use Cybersquatting Ethical computing

What standards do many organizations require all newly purchased computer equipment to meet? HUD DNR Energy Star ACM

What features do current operating systems contain that reduce the power requirements of computer systems? Power boosters Energy management features Energy logos Surge protectors

What is the legislation that prohibits any new taxes that single out Internet transactions, such as taxes on Internet service? The Neighborhood Children’s Internet

Protection Act The Internet Nondiscrimination Act The Communications Decency Act The U.S. Copyright Act

Which of the following is not ergonomically correct?

Working in a brightly lit room Keeping wrists straight when typing Taking frequent breaks Sitting with your back straight and feet

flat on the floor

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is an example of:

DMCA RSI COPPA NCIPA

What software attempts to prevent children from accessing objectionable sites? Prevention software Desktop management software Anti-virus software Blocking software

What legislation attempted to prevent people from preying on children on the Internet, but was struck down by the Supreme Court? The Digital Millennium Copyright Act The Communications Decency Act The Internet Nondiscrimination Act The U.S. Copyright Act

What refers to results of intellectual activity in the industrial, scientific, literary, or artistic fields?

Patents Trademarks Intellectual property (IP) Copyrights

What involves registering common words and phrases as domain names, with the intention of selling the domain name at a profit to a company that wanted a catchy,

easily remembered URL? Domain theft Identity theft Cybersquatting Cyber theft

Standards of moral conduct are called:

Rules Protocols Ethics Codes

When customers are notified of the privacy policy and must specifically agree before their data can be released, they are using a(n):

Opt-in policy Opt-out policy Uniform Resource Locater Data agreement

The representation of someone else’s words or ideas as your own Patents Trademark Copyright Plagiarism

The law that authorizes criminal prosecutions against anyone who willfully reproduces or distributes copyrighted material by electronic means, regardless of

the purpose or motive Communications Decency Act No Electronic Theft Act Internet Nondiscrimination Act Digital Millennium Copyright Act

What term usually describes a person who gains access to computer systems illegally? Con artist Shacker Hacker Breaker

What causes a program to trigger damage under certain conditions? A scavenger A trapdoor A zapper A bomb

What term describes highly trained technical people who are paid to try to break into a computer system before anyone else does? Piggybacks White-hat hackers Hit teams Hired hands

What is the name of the computer crime law that was passed by Congress in 1986? Computer Crime Act Cyber Crime Act of 1986 Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Computer Criminals Act

What term refers to uncovering computer-stored information suitable for use as evidence in courts of law? Computer forensics Computer detective work Computer investigation Computer probing

What is a system of safeguards designed to protect a computer system and data from deliberate or accidental damage or access by unauthorized persons? Piggybacking Data diddling Data screening Security

What is a method of restoring computer processing operations if they are halted by major damage or destruction? A contingency plan A loss recovery plan A disaster recovery plan A computer recovery plan

What is a fully equipped computer facility with hardware, environmental controls, security, and communications equipment in place?

A hot site A turnkey site A model site A loaded site

What is a device that prevents electrical problems from affecting computer data files? A full backup A surge protector A differential backup An incremental backup

What is a set of illicit instructions that passes itself on to other programs with which it comes in contact? A retrovirus A virus An antivirus A germ

An attack that occurs when hackers bombard a site with more requests for service than it can possibly handle, preventing legitimate users from accessing the site. Denial of Service Bomb Trapdoor Slicing

An embezzlement technique reflects the small “slices” of money that may be squirreled away undetected from a large financial system. Salami Bomb Cracking Data diddling

The generic term that refers to a variety of software designed to bypass all security systems. Cracking Social Engineering Zapping Hacking

The science of measuring individual body characteristics is: Biometrics Bionics Biostatistics Biomeasurements

A device that includes both surge protection and battery backup Surge protector Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) Consortium Computer Battery System(CBS)

A program that transfers itself from computer to computer over a network and plants itself as a separate file on the target computer’s disks Virus Retrovirus Worm Freeware

Persuading unsuspecting people to give away their passwords over the phone is an example of: Social Engineering Password cracking Data diddling Biometrics

The Anti-Cybersquatting Consumer Protection Act prevents people from: Spending too much time at a

particular web site Copying and distributing software over

the internet Plagiarizing trademarked or

copyrighted material from the web Registering domain names using

someone else’s trademark

The act of bombarding a system with such a high volume of requests that it results in an inability to allow legitimate users to access the system is called: Bombing Data diddling Denial of Service Zapping

A set of illegal instructions inserted into a legitimate computer program is a(n): Trapdoor Trojan horse Worm Bomb

Zapping software is designed to:

Destroy or “zap” sensitive data files Search for viruses on the system Bypass security systems Prevent email spamming

A white hat hacker is someone who:

Engages in dangerous computer fraud Helps identify security leaks on a

system Engages in computer forensics in

order to solve computer crimes Uses unlawful system entry for fun

and profit

Identification of a human user to control access to a building, room, or computer system is accomplished by all of the following except: Biometrics Active tags Passwords Digital signatures

Which of the following is the most devastating loss to a company? Loss of hardware Loss of data Loss of software Loss of printouts

A company that wishes to ensure continuation of services in the event of fires or floods should make sure to

develop a: Security audit Database Disaster recovery plan Fire escape

The term hot site refers to:

A web site that will be used as backup An empty shell that can be used for a

new computer system if needed A web site that contains sensitive

information A fully equipped computer center that

can be used in the event of disaster

A transaction log is an example of which form of data security?

Auditor checks Internal controls Applicant screening Built-in software protection

___is the process of copying backed up data back to the operational hard disk Restoration Backup copy Disaster recovery Forward pass

The difference between a worm and a virus is that:

One causes damage and the other does not

One is transmitted over the web and the other is only passed via diskette

One is a program and the other is a set of instructions embedded in a file

There is no difference, they are synonymous

The virus known for wiping out the entire contents of a computer’s hard disk was called:

Melissa Michaelangelo Jerusalem B Cascade

Which of the following pieces of legislation ensures that private citizens have access to data about themselves that is held by federal agencies? Fair Credit Reporting Act Freedom of Information Act Federal Citizens Privacy Act Computer Matching and Privacy

Protection Act

The combination of hardware and software that facilitates the security of a company’s network by blocking unauthorized access by internet users is: Blocking software Private key encryption Software lock Firewall

A cookie is:

A program that helps the browser communicate with the web server

A file stored on the web server for sending information to the browser

A file stored on the client machine for sending information to the server

An enhancement to the browser, similar to a plug-in

_____ is a form of unsolicited email, often used for the purpose of mass advertisement. A cookie A flame A banner Spam