0hapter: Chapter 5: IT Security, crime, Compliance, and Continuity

Multiple Choice

1. ______ refers to viruses, Trojan horses, spyware, and other types of disruptive, destructive, or unwanted programs.
a) Bad program
b) Hacking
c) Malware
d) Zombie computer

2. Social networks and cloud computing increase vulnerabilities by providing _____.
a) a single point of failure
b) an easy way to steal data
c) an easier way for data to be read over networks
d) extra security over a network

3. _______ is a deceptive attempt to steal a person’s confidential information by pretending to be a legitimate organization such as PayPal.
a) Inquiry
b) Lying
c) Phishing
d) Polling

4. Some essential defenses against malware and botnet defenses include all of the following except:
a) antivirus software
b) constant monitoring by a human
c) intrusion detection systems
d) intrusion prevention systems

5. ______ fraud refers to the deliberate misuse of the assets on one’s employer for personal gain.
a) Occupational
b) Human
c) Malicious
d) Accidental

6. One of the worst and most prevalent crimes is/are _____.
a) phishing
b) viruses
c) identity theft
d) malware

7. Physical control is an example of what category of control?
a) Application
b) Basic
c) Major
d) General

8. Network Security measures involve ___ types of defenses referred to as layers.
a) 4
b) 3
c) 10
d) 5

9. _____ is a type of security protocol used for wireless transmission.
a) WEP
b) WEEP
c) WHAT
d) AP

10. The _________ is an anti-fraud law that forces more accurate business reporting and disclosure of generally accepted accounting principles.
a) The Balanced Book Act
b) Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
c) The Madoff Act
d) The Enron Act

11. Another name for a disaster recovery plan is _____.
a)