computer security Practice Questions Answers Test with Solutions & More Shortcuts

Question : 11

A packet sniffer is

a) a prepared application that takes advantage of a known weakness.

b) a tool used to quickly check computers on a network for known weaknesses.

c) 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.

d) a situation in which one person or program successfully masquerades as another by falsifying data and thereby gaining illegitimate access.

Question : 12

Which one of the following would be considered as a way that a computer virus can enter a computer system?

a) Opening an application previously installed on the computer

b) Borrowed copies of software

c) Viewing a website without causing any additional transactions

d) Running antivirus programs

e) None of these

Question : 13

A program designed to destroy data on your compute which can travel to infect other computers, is called is

a) disease

b) torpedo

c) hurricane

d) virus

e) None of these

Question : 14

There are several primary categories of procedures. Which of the following is not a primary category of procedures?

a) Testing

b) Backup and recovery

c) Firewall development

d) Design

e) None of these

Question : 15 [IBPS PO, 2011]

Why is it unethical to share copyrighted files with your friends?

a) It is not unethical, because it is legal.

b) It is unethical because the files are being given for free.

c) Sharing copyrighted files without permission breaks copyright laws.

d) It is not unethical because the files are being given for free.

e) It is not unethical - anyone can access a computer