Security and Ethics in Computer Systems
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What is the focus of computer security?

  • Ensuring the availability of Wi-Fi hotspots
  • Limiting the damage from natural disasters
  • Protecting individuals from phishing emails
  • Preventing unauthorized use of information, hardware, and software (correct)

    • What is the term for any criminal offense related to a computer system?

  • Rogue activity
  • Cyberbullying
  • Cybercrime (correct)
  • Internet scams

    • What is the term used for someone who creates and distributes malicious programs?

  • Programmer
  • Hacker
  • Coder
  • Cracker (correct)

    • What does computer security aim to protect individuals and organizations from?

    <p>Unauthorized use of information, hardware, and software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for specifically designed programs to damage a computer system?

    <p>Malware</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of security in relation to cybercrime?

    <p>Preventing unauthorized use of information, hardware, and software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a worm?

    <p>Causing slow operations for the computer system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a computer crime?

    <p>Capturing personal information through rogue Wi-Fi hotspots</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a denial of service (DoS) attack?

    <p>To slow down or stop a computer system or network</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which measure aims to protect computer systems from unauthorized persons?

    <p>Using biometric scanning devices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern of physical security in the context of computer security?

    <p>Protecting hardware from possible human and natural disasters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which program provides a collection of utility programs designed to protect privacy and security while on the web?

    <p>&quot;Security suites&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary objective of phishing attacks?

    <p>To trick individuals into disclosing sensitive information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of program migrates through networks, attaches itself to programs and databases, and can be harmless or destructive?

    <p>&quot;Viruses&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a Trojan horse program?

    <p>&quot;Not being a virus but can be a carrier of viruses&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which action is essential to prevent data loss in the context of computer security?

    <p>Making frequent backups of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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