computer security set 1 Detailed Explanation And More Example

Question : 1

It is a toolkit for hiding the fact that a computer’s security has been compromised, is a general description of a set of programs which work to subvert control of an operating system from its legitimate (in accordance with established rules) operators.

a) Rootkit

b) Keylogger

c) Worm

d) Cracker

Question : 2

You can protect sensitive data from prying eyes using ______

a) Encryption

b) Passwords

c) File locks

d) File permissions

e) None of these

Question : 3

It is an application that captures TCP/IP data packets, which can maliciously be used to capture passwords and other data while it is in transit either within the computer or over the network.

a) security exploit

b) vulnerability scanner

c) packet sniffer

d) rootkit

Question : 4

‘Trend Micro’ is a

a) virus program

b) anti-virus software

c) just a program

d) All of these

e) None of the above

Question : 5

It is a prepared application that takes advantage of a known weakness.

a) security exploit

b) vulnerability scanner

c) packet sniffer

d) rootkit

Question : 6

Hackers

a) all have the same motive

b) is another name for users

c) may legally break into computers as long as they do not do any damage

d) are people who are allergic to computers

e) break into other people’s computers