Question 1

The easiest and least expensive way to prevent threats to system integrity is to install anti-virus software.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Discuss the security of communications channels. Include definitions and explanations for the terms Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS), secure negotiated session, session key, and VPN.

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Question 3

Online bill payment now accounts for ________ of all bill payments.

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A)  10%
B)  25%
C)  50%
D)  100%E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 4

A(n)________ is a feature of viruses, worms, and Trojans that allows an attacker to remotely access a compromised computer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n)________ is a feature of viruses, worms,...

Question 5

Rustock is an example of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  worm
B)  botnet
C)  phishing
D)  hacktivismE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The use of a digital signature helps to ensure integrity, authenticity, and nonrepudiation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Smishing attacks exploit SMS messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 8

Which of the following is a prominent hacktivist group?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anonymous
B)  Anti-Phishing Working Group
C)  IC3
D)  SymantecE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

In encryption, the method used to transform plain text to encrypted text is called a(n)________.

Accepted Answer

key, cipher

Question 10

Which dimension(s) of security is spoofing a threat to?

Accepted Answer

A)  integrity
B)  availability
C)  integrity and authenticity
D)  availability and integrityE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Online payments are believed to cost ________ to process compared to ________ for paper bills.

Accepted Answer

A)  20 to 30 cents, $3 to $7
B)  $1 to $2, $10 to $20
C)  $3 to $7, 20 to 30 cents
D)  $10 to $20, $1 to $2E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

All of the following are limitations of the existing online credit card payment system except:

Accepted Answer

A)  poor security.
B)  cost to consumers.
C)  cost to merchant.
D)  social equity.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C) B

Question 13

Botnets are typically used for all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  DDoS attacks.
B)  phishing attacks.
C)  storing network traffic for analysis.
D)  stealing information from computers.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

A digital certificate contains all of the following except the:

Accepted Answer

A)  subject's private key.
B)  subject's public key.
C)  digital signature of the certification authority.
D)  digital certificate serial number.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is not an example of a PUP?

Accepted Answer

A)  adware
B)  browser parasite
C)  drive-by download
D)  spywareE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Phishing attacks rely on browser parasites.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Drive-by downloads are now the most common method of infecting computers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of an integrity violation of e-commerce security?

Accepted Answer

A)  A Web site is not actually operated by the entity the customer believes it to be.
B)  A merchant uses customer information in a manner not intended by the customer.
C)  A customer denies that he or she is the person who placed the order.
D)  An unauthorized person intercepts an online communication and changes its contents.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

The Computer Security Institute reported in its 2011 survey that approximately ________ percent of responding organizations experienced a computer security incident within the previous 12 months.

Accepted Answer

A)  25
B)  45
C)  75
D)  95E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Which of the following did Dropbox implement after a series of security snafus in 2011 and 2012?

Accepted Answer

A)  anti-virus software
B)  two-factor authentication
C)  SSL/TLS
D)  firewallE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 5: E-Commerce Security and Payment Systems

The easiest and least expensive way to prevent threats to system integrity is to install anti-virus software.

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Discuss the security of communications channels. Include definitions and explanations for the terms Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security (SSL/TLS), secure negotiated session, session key, and VPN.

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Online bill payment now accounts for ________ of all bill payments.

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A(n)________ is a feature of viruses, worms, and Trojans that allows an attacker to remotely access a compromised computer.

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Rustock is an example of which of the following?

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The use of a digital signature helps to ensure integrity, authenticity, and nonrepudiation.

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Smishing attacks exploit SMS messages.

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Which of the following is a prominent hacktivist group?

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In encryption, the method used to transform plain text to encrypted text is called a(n)________.

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Which dimension(s) of security is spoofing a threat to?

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Online payments are believed to cost ________ to process compared to ________ for paper bills.

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All of the following are limitations of the existing online credit card payment system except:

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Botnets are typically used for all of the following except:

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A digital certificate contains all of the following except the:

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Which of the following is not an example of a PUP?

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Phishing attacks rely on browser parasites.

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Drive-by downloads are now the most common method of infecting computers.

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Which of the following is an example of an integrity violation of e-commerce security?

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The Computer Security Institute reported in its 2011 survey that approximately ________ percent of responding organizations experienced a computer security incident within the previous 12 months.

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Which of the following did Dropbox implement after a series of security snafus in 2011 and 2012?

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