Computer Mcqs

___________refers to electronic trespassing or criminal hacking?

A. Cracking
B. Jacking
C. Spoofing
D. Smarming

__________is defined as any crime completed through the use of computer technology?

A. Computer forensics
B. Computer crime
C. Hacking
D. Cracking

To prevent the loss of data during power failures, use a(n)_____________?

A. Encryption program
B. Surge protector
C. Firewall
D. UPS

The scrambling of code is known as___________?

A. Encryption
B. a firewall
C. Scrambling
D. Password proofing

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

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

____________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

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

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.

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.