POCS-Ch. 2 Review (Comprehension)

A guessed password affects which basic principle of a company's security?

• Confidentiality

• Safety

• Availability

• Integrity

A Windows 7 machine used by the receptionist did not get the latest security patches, and a known vulnerability was exploited. Which business security domain should have addressed this issue?

• LAN

• Workstation

• Server

• WAN

Which of the following presents a threat to the network>

• An unpatched computer.

• A computer infected with a root kit.

• The sales manager's use of a weak password.

• Files are not protected with a password.

The data on a server is encrypted from a ______________ threat. This affects the ________________ principle.

• ransomware; confidentiality

• worm; availability

• ransomware; availability

• root kit; integrity

This type of malware spreads through an open network port.

• Trojan horse

• Worm

• Root kit

• Polymorphic

Which situation leaves you most vulnerable to malware infections?

• Installing purchased software from a DVD.

• Surfing the Internet on mobile devices.

• Exchanging messages through a social media app.

• Using a flash drive on multiple machines.

Bug-bounty programs are especially useful against which of the following?

• Ransomware attacks

• Zero-day vulnerabilities

• Keyloggers

• Malicious cookies

Which of the following is ture of adware?

• It is always considered malware.

• It spreads from computer to computer.

• It can cause problems with multiple browser pop-up windows.

• It will encrypt the data on your hard drive.

This type of cookie is only used when a website is displayed in the browser. It is removed when the browser is closed.

• Session cookie

• Persistent cookie

• Term cookie

• Third-party cookie

Companies that handle money, such as a credit union, are subject to which law?

• SOX

• PCI DSS

• HIPAA

• GLBA