WorksheetsCNET151 - Chapt 9 - Computer Security Technology
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
A list of virus definitions is typically in a small file with a __________ extension.
.dat
.txt
.vir
.def
Typically, when you update virus definitions __________.
The virus program scans your computer
Your computer restarts
You are updating the virus definition file on your computer
None of the above
A file that stays in memory after it executes is a(n) __________.
Terminate and stay resident (TSR) program
Executable
Text file
Bug
The virus scanning technique that uses rules to determine if a program behaves like a virus is __________ scanning.
Download
File
Heuristic
Sandbox
The virus scanning technique that means you have a separate area isolated from the operating system in which a file is run, so it won’t infect the system is __________.
Download
File
Heuristic
Sandbox
Java and ActiveX codes should be scanned before they are __________.
Downloaded to your computer
Known about
Infected
Filtered
Mistaking a legitimate program for a virus is a __________.
Heuristic error
False negative
False positive
Download error
A __________ is a barrier between two computers or computer systems.
Firewall
Web server
Sandbox
File server
The simplest form of firewall is a(n) __________ firewall.
Packet filtering
Application gateway
Circuit-level gateway
Stateful packet inspection
A(n) __________ firewall examines the entire conversation between client and server, not just individual packets.
Circuit-level gateway
Stateful packet inspection
Packet filtering
Application gateway
In which firewall configuration is the software installed on an existing machine with an existing operating system?
Network host-based
Dual-homed host
Router-based
Screened host
In which firewall configuration is the firewall running on a server with at least two network interfaces?
Network host-based
Dual-homed host
Router-based
Screened host
A firewall __________ is a tool that can provide information after an incident has occurred.
Log
Scan
Port
Rule
A security information and event management (SIEM) system helps coordinate security activity on a(n) __________.
Firewall
Individual computer
Gateway
Network
Which of the following is a stateful packet inspection firewall with features such as integrated intrusion detection systems, application gateway features, and deep packet inspection?
Web application firewall (WAF)
Application-layer firewall
Next-generation firewall (NGFW)
Circuit-level gateway
