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What is the primary purpose of a computer security risk?
What is the primary purpose of a computer security risk?
- To access data without causing any damage
- To engage in a deliberate act that is against the law
- To cause a loss or damage to computer hardware, software, data, information, or processing capability (correct)
- To leave messages or alter data
Which of the following is NOT a category of perpetrators of cybercrime?
Which of the following is NOT a category of perpetrators of cybercrime?
- Cracker
- Script kiddie
- Cybersurveillant (correct)
- Hacker
What is the key distinction between a hacker and a cracker?
What is the key distinction between a hacker and a cracker?
- Hackers access computers or networks illegally, while crackers do not.
- Hackers are computer enthusiasts, while crackers are malicious actors.
- Crackers access computers or networks illegally, but have the intent of destroying data, stealing information, or other malicious actions, while hackers do not. (correct)
- Hackers and crackers are the same thing.
Which of the following is NOT a type of computer crime?
Which of the following is NOT a type of computer crime?
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What is the term used to refer to software used by cybercriminals?
What is the term used to refer to software used by cybercriminals?
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Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of a computer security risk?
Which of the following is NOT a potential consequence of a computer security risk?
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What is the key difference between a script kiddie and a corporate spy?
What is the key difference between a script kiddie and a corporate spy?
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What is the primary goal of a cyberterrorist's actions?
What is the primary goal of a cyberterrorist's actions?
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What is the primary purpose of a rootkit?
What is the primary purpose of a rootkit?
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What is the difference between a computer virus and a worm?
What is the difference between a computer virus and a worm?
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What is the purpose of the Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (CERT/CC)?
What is the purpose of the Computer Emergency Response Team Coordination Center (CERT/CC)?
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