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Question 1.
Boot-sector viruses are usually triggered when __________.

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Question 2.
The Melissa virus was the first practical example of __________.

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Question 3.
A(n) __________ is a portion of the virus code that is unique to a particular computer virus.

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Question 4.
__________ use the tools created by skilled hackers to obtain unauthorized access to computer systems.

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Question 5.
__________ are often used to launch denial-of-service attacks on other computers.

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Question 6.
Which of the following will add to the strength of a password?

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Question 7.
A logical port is a __________.

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Question 8.
A method of hacking into a Bluetooth-enabled device and taking control is referred to as __________.

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Question 9.
Face pattern-recognition systems are examples of __________.

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Question 10.
Spyware is a type of __________ program that usually downloads with other software you install from the Internet.

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Question 11.
Malicious code that alters your browser's ability to find Web addresses is used in __________.

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Question 12.
A built-in phishing filter checks for a Web site's legitimacy and warns you of possible Web forgeries.

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Question 13.
A surge protector prevents any type of surge, including all lightning strikes.

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Question 14.
Computers can be damaged from excessive temperatures and dust.


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Question 15.
Phishing is a means of disabling your computer by using adware.

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Question 16.
Both program files and data files should be backed up.

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Question 17.
The default setting on Facebook keeps all of your information from being shared with anyone.

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Question 18.
Cookies only obtain personal information when you fill out forms online.

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Question 19.
Firewalls allow you to send known or suspected spam messages into a folder other than your inbox.

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Question 20.
Grayware is another name for any type of spam.

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Question 21.
An example of a weak password is the use of your last name and the last four digits of your phone number.

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Question 22.
Updating your Windows operating system must be done manually every week.

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Question 23.
One way to create a strong password is to use a combination of numbers and symbols at least 14 characters in length.

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Question 24.
Match each key term with its meaning.

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A matching question presents 6 answer choices and 6 items. The answer choices are lettered A through F. The items are numbered 24.1 through 24.6. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.
A Allows hackers to take almost complete control of your computer without your knowledge
B Travels between systems through network connections to spread an infection
C Changes its own code to avoid detection
D Stops the execution of a file and virus and notifies you that it has detected a virus
E A program that looks at each packet as it travels on the Internet
F A program that appears to be useful, but does something malicious without your knowledge
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Question 25.
Match each key term with its meaning.

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A matching question presents 5 answer choices and 5 items. The answer choices are lettered A through E. The items are numbered 25.1 through 25.5. Screen readers will read the answer choices first. Then each item will be presented along with a select menu for choosing an answer choice. Using the pull-down menus, match each item in the left column to the corresponding item in the right column.
A Erase their code from the files where they reside and then hide in the active memory of the computer
B Search for common types of data files and compress them in such a way that renders the files unusable
C An attack on your computer caused by Web sites that download harmful software onto your computer
D A series of commands that is executed without your knowledge
E A virus that is triggered when certain logical conditions are met
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