CHPT 9 QUIZ

Computer criminals that create and spread viruses are punished under this law.

Free computer games and free screen saver programs are typical carriers of _______.

This type of computer criminal creates and distributes malicious programs.

Small data files that are deposited on a user's hard disk when they visit a website are called _______.

Which of the following is the most widely used wireless network encryption for home wireless networks?

These are used by advertisers to keep track of your web activity as you move from one site to the next.

This uses software to try thousands of common words sequentially in an attempt to gain unauthorized access to a user's account.

The use of the Internet, smartphones, or other devices to send or post content intended to hurt or embarrass another person.

According to which law is it illegal for an owner of a commercial program to make backup copies for their personal use and resell or give them away"

Which of the following is not a measure to protect computer security?

Which type of program would likely be used by investigators to record a potential suspects' Internet activities?

The process of coding information to make it unreadable except to those who have a special piece of information known as a key.

The most significant concerns for implementation of computer technology involve _______, security, and ethics.

Which among the following is a fraudulent or deceptive act designed to trick individuals on the Internet into spending time or money for little or no return?

Which of the following is not malware?

Most browsers offer this, which ensures that your browsing activity is not recorded on your hard disk.

This is a legal concept that gives content creators the right to control use and distribution of their work.

A(n) _______ acts as a security buffer between a corporation's private network and all external networks.

A program that replicates itself and clogs computers and networks.

Programs used to secretly record an individual's activities on the Internet are called _______.

This type of Wi-Fi hotspot operates close to a legitimate Wi-Fi hotspot and steals information such as usernames and passwords.

These programs record virtually everything you do on your computer and are used by employers to search employee email and computer files.

Which among the following is a way to shut down an ISP or website?

_______ is concerned with protecting software and data from unauthorized tampering or damage.

Corporations often use this to prevent copyright violations.

This law gives you the right to look at your personal records held by government agencies.

People that collect and sell personal data are called _______.