Information Systems MCQs with Answers
Practice important Information Systems MCQs with answers and explanations.
Chapter: 39
Q701:
What impact can security threats have on organizations?
A. Loss of income
B. Increased productivity
C. Higher trade secrets
D. More data transparency
Correct Answer:
A
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Q702:
What is the first step in handling internet attacks according to the text?
A. Define the problem
B. Apply multiple software tools
C. Train end users
D. Limit network access
Correct Answer:
A
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Q703:
Which of these is NOT a type of passive attack?
A. Masquerading
B. Network Analysis
C. Traffic Analysis
D. Eavesdropping
Correct Answer:
A
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Q704:
The act of intercepting communication between a user and an OS and modifying it is known as _______.
A. Piggybacking
B. Spoofing
C. Trojan Horse
D. Backdoor
Correct Answer:
A
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Q705:
Which measure is essential to ensure mobile device security?
A. Enforcing safe software configurations
B. Removing wireless access
C. Disabling network access
D. Using multiple devices
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 39
Q706:
Which of the following is a recommended response for addressing risks in network security?
A. A comprehensive risk-based approach
B. Relying solely on anti-virus
C. Focusing on passive attack prevention
D. Disabling all remote access
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 39
Q707:
Which approach involves being proactive rather than reactive in computer and network security?
A. Identifying problems early and reacting fast
B. Consolidating standards
C. Waiting for attacks
D. Improving user training
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 40
Q708:
What are two types of Internet attacks?
A. passive and active
B. physical and virtual
C. cyber and social
D. malicious and benign
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 40
Q709:
Which of the following is a common tool for port scanning?
A. firewall
B. network scanner
C. password cracker
D. antivirus software
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 40
Q710:
What is a primary purpose of firewalls?
A. to prevent unauthorized access
B. to enhance internet speed
C. to store data
D. to monitor network performance
Correct Answer:
A
Chapter: 40
Q711:
Firewalls are defined as devices installed at the point where _______.
A. servers connect to users
B. network connections enter a site
C. internet services are provided
D. data is stored
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 40
Q712:
Which of the following is NOT a philosophy for firewall access control?
A. Allow-all philosophy
B. Deny-all philosophy
C. Accept All Philosophy
D. Open-access philosophy
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 40
Q713:
An Intrusion Detection System (IDS) works in conjunction with which of the following?
A. Operating systems and applications
B. Firewalls and routers
C. Encryption protocols and software
D. Database management systems
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 40
Q714:
What type of IDS is based on detecting known intrusion patterns?
A. Statistical-based
B. Signature-based
C. Behavioral-based
D. Hybrid-based
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 40
Q715:
What type of data do sensors in an IDS collect?
A. Only network packets
B. Log files, system calls, and network packets
C. Only log files
D. Only system calls
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 40
Q716:
The purpose of web server logs is primarily to _______.
A. enhance performance
B. prevent network traffic
C. analyze user behavior
D. detect suspicious activity
Correct Answer:
D
Chapter: 40
Q717:
What does the WebTrust Seal indicate?
A. that a website has a secure server
B. approval from a certification authority
C. limited access to user information
D. effective advertisement techniques
Correct Answer:
B
Chapter: 40
Q718:
Digital certificates are issued by a trusted third party known as a _______.
A. cybersecurity authority
B. validation service
C. certification authority
D. network service provider
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 40
Q719:
Which of the following components is NOT part of an IDS?
A. Sensors
B. Analyzers
C. Firewalls
D. User interfaces
Correct Answer:
C
Chapter: 40
Q720:
The Deny-all philosophy means that access is _______.
A. allowed unless specified
B. denied unless justified
C. limited to a few users
D. automatic and unrestricted
Correct Answer:
B