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Information Security

Subject : it-skills
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. A ____ tester has an in-depth knowledge of the network and systems being tested - including network diagrams - IP addresses - and even the source code of custom applications.






2. Attack computer systems by transmitting a virus hoax - with a real virus attached. By masking the attack in a seemingly legitimate message - unsuspecting users more readily distribute the message and send the attack on to their co-workers and friends






3. A ____ is designed to separate a nonsecured area from a secured area.






4. A random string of text issued from one computer to another in some forms of authentication. It is used - along with the password (or other credential) - in a response to verify the computer's credentials.






5. The Chinese government uses _____ to prevent Internet content that it considers unfavorable from reaching its citizenry.






6. A user under Role Based Access Control can be assigned only one ____.






7. Attacker sets up a rogue DNS server that responds to legitimate requests with IP addresses for malicious or non-existent websites.






8. An attacker slips through a secure area following a legitimate employee.






9. A standard that provides a predefined framework for hardware and software developers who need to implement access control in their devices or applications.






10. The protection of information from accidental or intentional misuse by persons inside or outside an organization






11. A framework for transporting authentication protocols instead of the authentication protocol itself.






12. ____ involves horizontally separating words - although it is still readable by the human eye.






13. A ____ does not serve clients - but instead routes incoming requests to the correct server.






14. The process of giving someone permission to do or have something






15. A list of statements used by a router to permit or deny the forwarding of traffic on a network based on one or more criteria.






16. People very knowledgeable about computers who use their knowledge to invade other people's computers






17. Below 40% or above 50%






18. A threat to networked hosts in which the host is flooded with broadcast ping messages. A _____ _____ is a type of denial-of-service attack.






19. An attacker redirects an IP address to the MAC address of a computer that is not the intended recipient.






20. During RADIUS authentication the AP - serving as the authenticator that will accept or reject the wireless device - creates a data packet from this information called the ____.






21. How secure the data in your backups is-can use physical security or encryption






22. A user or a process functioning on behalf of the user that attempts to access an object is known as the ____.






23. A ____ is a set of software tools used by an attacker to hide the actions or presence of other types of malicious software - such as Trojans - viruses - or worms.






24. A variety of threats such as viruses - worms - and Trojan horses






25. Typically used on home routers that allow multiple users to share one IP address received from an Internet service provider (ISP).






26. Viruses and worms are said to be self-____.






27. A feature that controls a device's tolerance for unanswered service requests and helps to prevent a DoS attack.






28. The weakness of passwords centers on ____.






29. How often you perform your backups (cost-benefit analysis of backing up)






30. If a password is communicated across a network to log on to a remote system - it is vulnerable to ______.






31. A ____ is a computer typically located in an area with limited security and loaded with software and data files that appear to be authentic - yet they are actually imitations of real data files.






32. ____ is a software program that delivers advertising content in a manner that is unexpected and unwanted by the user.






33. An authentication protocol that operates over PPP and that requires the authenticator to take the first step by offering the other computer a challenge. The requestor responds by combining the challenge with its password - encrypting the new string o






34. Software that can guess passwords






35. The act of driving while running a laptop configured to detect and capture wireless data transmissions.






36. A program that is automatically downloaded to your computer without your consent or even your knowledge.






37. These accounts are user accounts that remain active after an employee has left an organization.






38. Hides inside other software - usually as an attachment or a downloadable file






39. Sending high volumes of UDP requests to a target.






40. A user accessing a computer system must present credentials or ____ when logging on to the system.






41. A technique that allows private IP addresses to be used on the public Internet.






42. Forging of the return address on an e-mail so that the e-mail message appears to come from someone other than the actual sender. This is not a virus but rather a way by which virus authors conceal their identities as they send out viruses.






43. Form of phishing that targets wealthy individuals.






44. Generally represent disgruntled employees and alike who are seeking to perform vengeful acts against their current or former employer.






45. Sending extremely critcal - derogatory - and oftern vulgar email messages or newsgroup postings to other user on the internet or online services






46. A person who uses his knowledge of operating systems and utilities to intentionally damage or destroy data or systems.






47. The identification of a user based on a physical characteristic - such as a fingerprint - iris - face - voice - or handwriting






48. ____ are combination locks that use buttons which must be pushed in the proper sequence to open the door.






49. ____ are a loose-knit network of attackers - identity thieves - and financial fraudsters.






50. A technology that can help to evenly distribute work across a network.