MIS Exam 1 (Part 3)

Software that secretly gathers information about users while they browse the Web. 

• Spyware

• Adware

• Phishing

• Pharming

The use of a password to identify someone makes use of which authentication factor.

• 1. Something they know

• 1. Something they have

• 1. Something they are

• 1. Something they think

An _______________ is a access control method that identifies a list of users who have the capability to take specific actions with an information resource.

• ACL

• CIA

• RBAC

• Token

Technical controls can only protect an information system so far. A comprehensive information security system will include the development of ___________ which should be a starting point in developing an overall security plan.

• Access Control Lists

• 1. Administrative Controls

• 1. Intrusion Detection System

• 1. Security Policies

A security measure used at SHSU is DUO. One feature of DUO calls or texts the person trying to log into the SHSU network at a predetermined number. DUO is an example of a ________________.

• 1. Biometric Security Measure

• 1. Callback Modem

• 1. Firewall

• 1. Intrusion Detection System

Iris analysis could be used as a physiological element to uniquely identify a person. This would be considered a _________________.

• 1. Access control measure

• 1. Biometric security measure

• 1. Nonbiometric security measure

• 1. Physical security measure

The use of a biometrics to identify someone makes use of which authentication factor.

• 1. Something they know

• 1. Something they have

• 1. Something they are

• 1. Something they think

S form of spyware that collects information about the user (without the user’s consent) to determine which advertisements to display in the user’s Web browser.  

• Spyware

• Adware

• Phishing

• Pharming

Sending fraudulent e-mails that seem to come from legitimate sources, such as a bank or university.  

• Spyware

• Adware

• Phishing

• Pharming

Directing Internet users to fraudulent Web sites with the intention of stealing their personal information, such as Social Security numbers, passwords, bank account numbers, and credit card numbers. The difference is that pharmers usually hijack an official Web site address, then alter its IP address so that users who enter the correct Web address are directed to the pharmer’s fraudulent Web site. 

• Spyware

• Adware

• Phishing

• Pharming