Information Systems MCQs with Answers
Practice important Information Systems MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 33
Q581:
Behavior blockers in antivirus software are designed to detect what?
A. Password changes
B. Abnormal software behavior
C. Battery levels
D. File sizes
Correct Answer:
B
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Q582:
Which type of antivirus software is commonly hardware-based?
A. Scanners
B. Firewalls
C. Behavior blockers
D. Active monitors
Correct Answer:
C
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Q583:
What is logical intrusion often related to?
A. Physical break-in
B. Hacking
C. Stealing software
D. Installing new software
Correct Answer:
B
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Q584:
Which of the following is NOT a type of intruder?
A. Hacker
B. Crackers
C. Firewalls
D. Hacktivists
Correct Answer:
C
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Q585:
Which group of intruders are known to act for political reasons?
A. Hackers
B. Crackers
C. Hacktivists
D. Firewalls
Correct Answer:
C
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Q586:
Crackers differ from hackers primarily in their intention to:
A. Assist others
B. Steal or harm
C. Educate users
D. Develop software
Correct Answer:
B
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Q587:
Passwords should be:
A. Written down for safety
B. Kept secret
C. Shared with others
D. Simple and short
Correct Answer:
B
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Q588:
To prevent unauthorized access, passwords should contain:
A. Only lowercase letters
B. Only numbers
C. A mix of characters
D. Only uppercase letters
Correct Answer:
C
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Q589:
What is the function of a firewall?
A. To print documents
B. To manage user accounts
C. To block unauthorized access
D. To update software
Correct Answer:
C
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Q590:
Firewalls primarily protect against:
A. Hardware failures
B. Software updates
C. Network intrusions
D. Screen time
Correct Answer:
C
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Q591:
Which component alerts the user when an application tries to access the internet for the first time?
A. Antivirus monitor
B. Firewall
C. System scanner
D. Password manager
Correct Answer:
B
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Q592:
What is the purpose of a Personal Identification Number (PIN) in security?
A. Identifying the user
B. Changing passwords
C. Blocking data entry
D. Granting user access
Correct Answer:
D
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Q593:
Why should a firewall be used on internal network segments, like the accounting department?
A. To increase bandwidth
B. To secure against internal snooping
C. To allow more users
D. To speed up data transfers
Correct Answer:
B
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Q594:
Which of these is a best practice for password management?
A. Sharing passwords safely
B. Using obvious passwords
C. Changing passwords regularly
D. Reusing passwords
Correct Answer:
C
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Q595:
What does behavior blocking focus on detecting?
A. Typical user actions
B. Unusual system behavior
C. Hardware malfunctions
D. Slow internet speeds
Correct Answer:
B
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Q596:
What is the primary purpose of access controls in information systems?
A. To limit unauthorized access
B. To secure data transfer
C. To process transactions
D. To encrypt data
Correct Answer:
A
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Q597:
Which type of control secures the data being transferred across networks?
A. Output Controls
B. Communication Controls
C. Processing Controls
D. Database Controls
Correct Answer:
B
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Q598:
Cryptography is the science of __________.
A. encrypting data
B. coding writing
C. processing data
D. authenticating users
Correct Answer:
B
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Q599:
Which process converts plaintext into ciphertext?
A. Decryption
B. Identification
C. Encryption
D. Authentication
Correct Answer:
C
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Q600:
In Biometrics, which characteristic is NOT commonly used for user identification?
A. Voice print
B. Fingerprint
C. Date of birth
D. Iris recognition
Correct Answer:
C