1. The thing that eventually terminates a worm virus is a lack of:

(a) Memory or disk space. 
(b) Time.
(c) CD drives space. 
(d) CD-RW.



2. When a logic bomb is activated by a time-related event, it is known as a:

(a) Time-related bomb sequence. 
(b) Virus.
(c) Time bomb. 
(d) Trojan horse.


3. A logic bomb that was created to erupt on Michelangelo‘s birthday is an example of a:

(a) Time-related bomb sequence. 
(b) Virus.
(c) Time bomb. 
(d) Trojan horse.



4. What is the name of an application program that gathers user information and sends it to someone through the Internet?

(a) A virus 
(b) Spybot
(c) Logic bomb 
(d) Security patch



5. ------ is the measurement of things such as fingerprints and retinal scans used for security access.

(a) Biometrics 
(b) Bio measurement
(c) Computer security 
(d) Smart weapon machinery



6. What is the most common tool used to restrict access to a computer system?

(a) User logins 
(b) Passwords
(c) Computer keys 
(d) Access-control software



7. Hardware or software designed to guard against unauthorized access to a computer network is known as a(n):

(a) Hacker-proof program. 
(b) Firewall.
(c) Hacker-resistant server. 
(d) Encryption safe wall.



8. The scrambling of code is known as:

(a) Encryption. 
(b) a firewall.
(c) Scrambling. 
(d) Password proofing.



9. To prevent the loss of data during power failures, use a(n):

(a) Encryption program. 
(b) Surge protector.
(c) Firewall. 
(d) UPS.



10. ------Is defined as any crime completed through the use of computer technology.

(a) Computer forensics 
(b) Computer crime
(c) Hacking 
(d) Cracking




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