Security Module<\/p>\n
Schedule:<\/p>\n
After deadline.Ended 09\/29\/2013 11:59 PM EDT<\/p>\n
Started:09\/29\/2013 6:23 PM EDT<\/p>\n
Submitted:09\/29\/2013 6:37 PM EDT<\/p>\n
Score:67%<\/p>\n
Points:80\u00a0out of 120<\/p>\n
Question 1<\/p>\n
Points:\u00a00\u00a0out of 10<\/p>\n
An essential component of compromise to a resource is that the situation resulting in the compromise was motivated by malice.<\/p>\n
\u00a0True<\/p>\n
\u00a0False<\/p>\n
Feedback<\/p>\n
Incorrect. A resource may be compromised by simply forgetting to logoff; it does not have to be the result of malicious hacking.<\/p>\n
Question 2<\/p>\n
Points:\u00a010\u00a0out of 10<\/p>\n
A risk is a threat that a resource, for example a computer, may be compromised.<\/p>\n
\u00a0True<\/p>\n
\u00a0False<\/p>\n
Feedback<\/p>\n
Correct. A risk is a threat that a resource may be compromised.<\/p>\n
Question 3<\/p>\n
Points:\u00a010\u00a0out of 10<\/p>\n
In the scenario below, identify which of the three dimensions is primarily threatened or compromised.<\/p>\n
The constant popups on his computer are making it difficult for Alfonso to accomplish work that involves being on the Internet.<\/p>\n
\u00a0confidentiality<\/p>\n
\u00a0integrity<\/p>\n
\u00a0availability<\/p>\n
Feedback<\/p>\n
Correct. Since Alfonso is having trouble accessing the Internet to get work done, the availability of his computer Internet connectivity has been compromised.<\/p>\n
Question 4<\/p>\n
Points:\u00a00\u00a0out of 10<\/p>\n
Jeff starts writing a report for one of his classes. Since the report is similar to a previous one he has written, he opens the previous report, makes changes, and re-saves the report, replacing the earlier version. Later he discovers that he still needs the first report. Which aspect of his resource (the first report) has been compromised?<\/p>\n
\u00a0Integrity<\/p>\n
\u00a0Availability<\/p>\n
\u00a0Confidentiality<\/p>\n
Feedback<\/p>\n
Incorrect. The original report is not incorrect (which would be the case if he still had it but could not rely on its accuracy); it is simply not there because it has been overwritten with the new data.<\/p>\n
Question 5<\/p>\n
Points:\u00a00\u00a0out of 10<\/p>\n
A small company that keeps identical lists of employees in different departments runs the risk of a compromise to which aspect of that data?<\/p>\n
\u00a0Confidentiality<\/p>\n
\u00a0Availability<\/p>\n
\u00a0Integrity<\/p>\n
Feedback<\/p>\n
Incorrect. There is no evidence that the data is not being kept confidential.<\/p>\n
Question 6<\/p>\n
Points:\u00a010\u00a0out of 10<\/p>\n
In the scenario below, identify which of the three dimensions is primarily threatened or compromised.<\/p>\n
A virus begins logging Alfonso\u2019s keystrokes and captures the user ID and password to his bank website.<\/p>\n
\u00a0confidentiality<\/p>\n
\u00a0integrity<\/p>\n
\u00a0availability<\/p>\n
Feedback<\/p>\n
Correct. Alfonso\u2019s user ID and password to his bank account are not secret anymore. The confidentiality of his bank account access is compromised.<\/p>\n
Question 7<\/p>\n
Points:\u00a00\u00a0out of 10<\/p>\n
Making data secure means keeping it secret.<\/p>\n
\u00a0True<\/p>\n
\u00a0False<\/p>\n
Feedback<\/p>\n
Incorrect. Your password needs to be secure, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s a secret. You need to know it in order to access your accounts. But only you need to know it. That is at the heart of security: those who need access to the data have it; those who do not need to have access to the data do not have access.<\/p>\n
Question 8<\/p>\n
Points:\u00a010\u00a0out of 10<\/p>\n
Which type of malware is most likely to pose as a security program offering to remove a virus from your computer if you sign up and pay right away?<\/p>\n
\u00a0Spyware<\/p>\n
\u00a0A worm<\/p>\n
\u00a0Spam<\/p>\n
\u00a0A Trojan horse<\/p>\n
Feedback<\/p>\n
Correct. A Trojan horse is a program that poses as a legitimate program while actually being malware. So it might be posing as a security program.<\/p>\n
Question 9<\/p>\n
Points:\u00a010\u00a0out of 10<\/p>\n
Which of the following is most likely to be spread by a USB drive?<\/p>\n
\u00a0A virus<\/p>\n
\u00a0Spam<\/p>\n
\u00a0A Trojan horse<\/p>\n
\u00a0A worm<\/p>\n
Feedback<\/p>\n
Correct. Viruses need to be transferred by other programs or files in order to infect your computer. This can be done effectively by a USB drive that can be inserted into various computers.<\/p>\n
Question 10<\/p>\n
Points:\u00a010\u00a0out of 10<\/p>\n
Which of the following is MOST likely to protect you against cybercriminal attacks?<\/p>\n
\u00a0Having your email program remember your password<\/p>\n
\u00a0Sharing your password only for a good reason<\/p>\n
\u00a0Using an easy to remember password<\/p>\n
\u00a0Keeping your software and operating system up to date<\/p>\n
Feedback<\/p>\n
Correct. Keeping software and operating systems up to date will help protect you because many of the updates repair security flaws.<\/p>\n
Question 11<\/p>\n
Points:\u00a010\u00a0out of 10<\/p>\n
If a computer is compromised, popup ads…<\/p>\n
\u00a0increase in frequency.<\/p>\n
\u00a0warn you to change your password.<\/p>\n
Feedback<\/p>\n
Correct. Receiving occasional popup ads is common. However, a constant surge of popup ads may indicate that your computer is compromised.<\/p>\n
Question 12<\/p>\n
Points:\u00a010\u00a0out of 10<\/p>\n
Everyone needs an antivirus program, but only corporate networks need to use firewalls.<\/p>\n
\u00a0True<\/p>\n
\u00a0False<\/p>\n
Feedback<\/p>\n
Correct. While antivirus software scans your computer and files, firewall software monitors, blocks and filters activity between your computer and the Internet. You need both.<\/p>\n
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