Questions and Answers
Which of the following symbols represents a trademark?
Which process involves hiding information within other information?
What is the purpose of watermarking in digital files?
Which starting address indicates a secure site using SSL protocol?
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Which aspect of M-Commerce security ensures information is not tampered with during transmission?
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Who is responsible for issuing a credit card and guaranteeing payments to the merchant?
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Which type of card contains a microchip embedded on its surface?
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What is the primary purpose of a firewall in network security?
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What is known as the electronic defacing of an existing website page?
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Which type of attack involves pretending to be someone else or misrepresenting a website as authentic?
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What is the purpose of antivirus software?
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What does the term 'encryption' refer to?
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Which protocol is primarily used for securing web transactions on the Internet?
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Who developed the SSL protocol?
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Which address indicates that a website is secured by an SSL protocol?
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What legal tool helps protect original work from being used without permission?
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What refers to buying and selling by mobile phone?
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Which security aspect of E-commerce/M-commerce ensures that information is not altered during transmission?
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What is the term for transforming readable text into an unreadable format?
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Which entity is responsible for issuing a credit card and guaranteeing payment to a merchant?
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Which card type can store significantly more information than a standard card?
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Which of the following is not a recognized trademark symbol?
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What is the process of hiding information within other information known as?
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Which method involves transferring money from one bank account to another electronically?
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Study Notes
Cyber Security Terms
- Malicious Code: Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems.
- Denial of Service (DoS): A cyber attack aimed at making a service unavailable by overwhelming it with traffic.
- Spoofing: Illegally changing information to appear as if it is coming from a trusted source.
Cyber Vandalism
- Defined as electronic defacing of an existing webpage, altering its appearance for malicious intent.
Antivirus Software
- A program that detects and removes malicious software like viruses, worms, and trojan horses from infected systems.
Encryption and Decryption
- Encryption: The process of converting plain text into an unreadable format (cipher text) using an algorithm.
- Decryption: The reverse process of converting cipher text back into readable plain text.
SSL Protocol
- SSL (Secure Sockets Layer): A protocol used to secure internet transactions, ensuring data integrity and safety.
- Developed by Netscape.
Web Address Indicators
- Websites secured by SSL begin with https://, indicating a secure connection.
Intellectual Property
- Copyright: Protects original works from unauthorized use.
- Trademark: A specific logo, mark, design, or phrase that distinguishes a product or service from others.
Trademark Symbols
- Common symbols for trademarks include TM and SM. PM is not recognized as a trademark symbol.
Steganography
- The art of hiding information within other forms of information, like images or audio files.
Digital Watermarking
- A digital code embedded in media files that identifies copyright information.
Credit Card Processing
- Issuing bank is responsible for guaranteeing payment to merchants during credit card transactions.
Smart Cards
- Payment cards that contain embedded microchips, storing significantly more data than regular cards.
M-Commerce
- Refers to buying and selling conducted through mobile phones. Secure sites have addresses that start with https://.
Security Aspects of E-commerce and M-Commerce
- Integrity: Ensures information is not altered or tampered with during transmission.
- Non-repudiation: Assures that a transaction cannot be denied by the parties involved.
Common Payment Transfers
- Electronic transfer of funds between bank accounts is a key feature of online banking.
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Test your knowledge of essential cyber security terms and concepts. This quiz covers topics like malicious code, DoS attacks, antivirus software, and encryption. Perfect for anyone wanting to enhance their understanding of cyber security.
