AEIC 326 Topic 1: Review - Computer Security Quiz

Which of the following best explains why modern businesses are increasingly vulnerable to security threats?

• The interconnection of systems through communication networks

• The exclusive use of local storage systems

• The decrease in digital data storage

• The limited number of access point

A company experiences an attack where hackers overwhelm their servers with thousands of simultaneous requests. This is an example of:

• Pharming

• Spoofing

• Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack

• Rootkit installation

What makes worms potentially more dangerous than traditional viruses?

• They require human interaction to spread

• They can operate independently without host programs

• They only affect email systems

• They can't cross network boundaries

In the context of wireless security, what is the primary risk of "wardiving"?

• Physical damage to wireless equipment

• Interception of network traffic

• Installation of hardware keyloggers

• Corruption of SSID databases

Which security threat combines psychological manipulation with technical exploitation?

• Social Engineering

• Keylogging

• Spyware

• Adware

A program appears to be a legitimate software update but contains malicious code. This is best classified as:

• A worm

• A virus

• A Trojan horse

• Ransomware

What distinguishes pharming from phishing attacks?

• Pharming requires no user interaction to redirect to fake websites

• Pharming only affects email communications

• Pharming cannot steal personal information

• Pharming only targets banking websites

Why is standardizing software considered an important security measure?

• It makes the system faster

• It reduces operational costs

• It prevents unauthorized software installation

• It eliminates the need for an update

What makes internal threats from employees particularly challenging?

• They typically use advanced hacking tools

• They already have legitimate access to systems

• They always work in large groups

• They only target financial data

Which is the most comprehensive approach to network security?

• Installing antivirus software only

• Regular password changes only

• Using multiple security measures including firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS

• Relying solely on encryption