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Well i had virus like worms throjans adware stupit Abertiseing
Program.. i took them off with spyware doctor blah blah… now my computer gone vary vary vary vayr vary slow takes me 20 mins to slow my computer and my photoshop wont unstall …. please help me BOOST my PC i took all MP3 Files off my computer…
i did everthing!! PLEASE PLEASE help me! i have a
NTFS Driver Came with my Laptop
19.53GB Space in use…
I cleaned my computer… some programs but i need them..
ohh and please help me please please something that i dont have to pay if its a anti-virus and i have to pay POST IT! something that makes my computer fast!!! thanks
Please help
Smooth Guy
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1. In general, utility software is designed to maximize and enhance __________.
the look of your desktop
the capabilities of your application software
the performance of your hardware
space and memory on your hard drive
2. There are very few varieties of utility software on the market, since they are expensive to design and distribute.
True
False
3. Which of the following programs increases text characters and text formatting options on your computer?
DecoMenu
MacAfee
FontViewer
Adobe Acrobat Reader
4. Installing too many “extras” on your computer can actually slow down performance.
True
False
5. Which of the following software programs would most likely be required in order to download and play a multimedia file from the internet?
Adobe Acrobat Reader
RealPlayer
Winzip
All of the above.
6. Your computer is running slow. Applications often freeze up, and Windows keeps giving you errors and shutting down unexpectedly. Which of the following software might be helpful in this situation?
Norton Anti-virus
Registry Mechanic
Webroot Spy Sweeper
All of the above.
7. Which of the following is the best description of a “PDF file”?
a document file that must be downloaded using Adobe Acrobat Reader
an unwanted file or program that installs itself on your computer without your knowledge
a file that has been compressed, usually with other files, in a zipped folder for storage or transmission
a large multimedia file that must be downloaded using RealPlayer or WinAmp
8. Which of the following software products allows you to send large files or large numbers of files in a compressed format?
Adobe Acrobat Reader
WinAmp
Ad-Aware
Winzip
9. Which of the following categories of utility software is most essential to the performance of your computer?
Extras
Maintenance and Security Software
Adware
File Compression Software
10. Webroot Spy Sweeper, Spybot, and SpyWare Doctor are designed to
monitor your internet activity and allow you to customize popup windows
find and clean errors and glitches in your computer’s registry
scan your computer for viruses, worms, and trojan horses
block and remove unwanted programs that monitor your internet activity and slow down your system
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Complete the following questions.
1. A __________ is anything that has not been protected against threats.
A. vulnerability
B. phish
C. countermeasure
D. spoof
2. Which type of the threat is impossible to prevent and usually difficult to predict?
A. Internet threats
B. power-related threats
C. social engineering
D. natural disasters
3. Which of the following is NOT a common power-related threat to computer equipment?
A. line noise
B. power failure
C. voltage spikes
D. electrical storms
4. Which of the following is NOT a common method of hacking?
A. sniffing
B. IP spoofing
C. password cons
D. phishing
5. Which of the following is NOT a likely target for a cyberterrorism attack?
A. government agencies
B. public libraries
C. power plants
D. water treatment plants
6. Which device is NOT a countermeasure to power-related threats?
A. surge suppressor
B. line conditioner
C. voltage generator
D. uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
7. Countermeasures are classified into two groups. The first group protects the information of an individual or group. The second group of countermeasures protects
A. the computer system against unauthorized access.
B. the computer system against physical harm.
C. the computer system from natural disasters.
D. the computer system from all degrees of harm.
8. Which of the following is a countermeasure that would best address line noise from high demand electrical equipment operating near a computer?
A. uninterruptible power supply (UPS)
B. surge suppressor
C. line conditioner
D. firewall
9. Creating a _____________ can help protect valuable equipment and data in the case of a fire, earthquake, or hurricane.
A. recovery diagram
B. disaster plan
C. emergency backup plan
D. data redundancy schedule
10. Which of the following is the most simple and effective method for protecting a computer from being used for unauthorized access to a network?
A. Installation of a firewall on all computers connected to the Internet
B. Proper configuration of a Web site filter
C. Configuring the screen saver so it automatically locks access to the computer after a given amount of time
D. Installation of a pop-up blocker and cookie management software program
11. What is the key step in protecting data from a total system failure?
A. Creating a threat assessment report
B. Developing a natural disaster plan
C. Running a regular data backup routine
D. Installing a firewall on all computers connected to the Internet
12. Which of the following is a program that tracks a user’s activity and reports to someone else?
A. web bug
B. pop-up blocker
C. anti-virus application
D. spam message
13. Phishing is a type of threat in which
A. a hacker forges or changes data in a financial data system.
B. a hacker contacts you by phone or e-mail and attempts to acquire your password.
C. a hacker gains entry to a network by pretending to be at a legitimate computer.
D. a hacker creates a virus that works by locating security holes in a computer network.
14. The term __________ describes a method in which malicious code is installed on a computer when it is disguised as a useful and trusted program.
A. attack script
B. worm
C. Trojan horse
D. spam
15. ___________ describes the process in which a hacker uses a malicious code to order large numbers of computers to send multiple requests to a single Web server in an effort to overload the target Web server.
A. Denial of service
B. Sniffing
C. Terrorism
D. Data diddling
16. IP spoofing is a type of threat in which
A. a hacker forges or changes data in a financial data system.
B. a hacker contacts you by phone or e-mail and attempts to acquire your password.
C. a hacker gains entry to a network by pretending to be at a legitimate computer.
D. hackers create a virus that works by locating security holes in a computer network.
17. Which of the following is NOT a method used for installing spyware on a computer?
A. shareware programs sometimes carry spyware
B. advertisements in pop-up windows can carry spyware
C. freeware programs sometimes carry spyware
D. Internet search sites sometimes install spyware
18. __________cookies come from a Web site other than the one you are viewing.
A. Third-party
B. First-party
C. Session
D. Persistent
19. A worm is a type of threat in which
A. a hacker forges or changes data in a financial data system.
B. a hacker contacts you by phone or e-mail and attempts to acquire your password.
C. a hacker gains entry to a network by pretending to be at a legitimate computer.
D. a hacker create a virus that works by locating security holes in a computer network.
20. Which is NOT a type of threat to computer sec
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Which wireless security technology is a good choice when using Cisco equipment in conjunction with operating systems such as Windows and Linux?
LEAP
WEP
WPA
WTLS
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Which two characteristics describe a worm? (Choose two.)
Executes when software is run on a computer.
Is self-replicating.
Hides in a dormant state until needed by an attacker.
Infects computers by attaching to software code.
Travels to new computers without any intervention or knowledge of the user.
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Which two statements are true about username and password standards? (Choose two.)
The username naming convention should be kept simple.
Usernames should expire periodically.
The passwords should be kept simple and easy to remember.
Rules about password expiration and lockout should be defined.
BIOS passwords should be given to users to enable them to configure their computer.
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Which two items can be downloaded from the Microsoft website to help protect Windows XP? (Choose two.)
ROM upgrades
service packs
security patches
BIOS upgrades
DirectX updates
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A fingerprint reader is an example of which security technology?
authorization
biometric
keylogging
secureware
smartcard
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Which best practice should be included in a password protection policy?
Encourage users to document passwords in a personal file.
Enforce password protection at the BIOS level.
Implement lockout rules upon consecutive unsuccessful attempts at accessing the system.
Restrict passwords to text-based strings.
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What must be done to ensure that the anti-virus software on a computer is able to detect and eradicate the most recent viruses?
Download the latest signature files on a regular basis.
Schedule a scan once a week.
Schedule anti-virus updates using Windows Task Manager.
Follow the firewall configuration guidelines on the anti-virus manufacturer website.
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Where is the safest place to store backups?
portable lock box
locked telecommunications room
locked server room
offsite secure facility
13
Which type of program causes banners and ads to appear on the desktop without any user intervention?
adware
spyware
stealth virus
trojan horse
14
An employee for a small company inadvertently allows a visitor to see their username and password. At home, the visitor then uses this information to gain access to the company network. This is an example of what type of threat?
man-in-the-middle
phishing
physical
social engineering
spoofing
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A technician has downloaded the latest Windows XP updates from the Microsoft website. What should the technician do before installing the updates?
Create a restore point.
Manually update the Last Known Good Configuration.
Reinstall the anti-virus software.
Change the firewall rules to enable the installer to access port 8900 of the Microsoft server.
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Antivirus 2010 system scan report.
Report generated 2009-02-06 22:37
Type Run type Name Details
Spyware C://windows/system32/iesetup.d… passwords from Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Outlook and other programs.
Adware autorun Zlob.PornAdvertiser.ba … that displays pop-up/pop-under advertisements of pornographic or online gambling Web sites.
Spyware autorun Spyware.IMMonitor Prog… that can be used to monitor and record conversations in popular instant messaging applications.
Backdoor C://windows/system32/svchost.… IRC controlled backdoor that can be used to gain unauthorized access to a victim’s machine.
Trojan autorun Infostealer.Banker.E St… sensitive information from the infected computer (e.g. logins and passwords from online banking sessions).
Dialer C://windows/system32/cmdial32.d… Dialer that loads pornographic material. The url information shows Hardcore Pornographic pages.
Spyware autorun Spyware.KnownBadSites … the Windows hosts file to redirect your browser to a malicious site when you try to access a valid site.
Trojan autorun Trojan.Tooso Trojan.Too… is a trojan which attempts to terminate and delete security related applications.
Trojan C://windows/system32/explorer.e… horse that gets access to e-mail accounts on the infected computer.
Trojan C://windows/system32/alg.exe Tr… program that can compromise your private information stored on the hard drive.
Rogue C://Program Files/TrustedAntivirus TrustedAntivirus … corrupt and misleading anti-virus program that may be usually installed with the help of malcous Trojans and other malware
Rogue C://Program Files/SecurePCCleaner SecurePCCleaner Ro… Security Software: fake Security software that uses deceptive means for installation and purpose.
Trojan C://windows/system32/ Trojan.BA… Trojan has a malicious payload. It is a BAT file. It is 1129 bytes in size.
Spyware C://windows/system32/ Spyware.… designed to monitor user activity. May be used with or without consent.
Trojan C://windows/hidden/ Trojan.Clic… is an information stealing Trojan that masquerades as a legitimate system file so as to avoid detection and subsequent removal.
Dialer C://windows/hidden/ Dialer.Traf… is a premium-rate phone dialer that automatically invokes paid access to various porn-related Web sites.
Trojan hidden autorun Trojan.Poison.J Trojan.Poison.J is a key-logging Trojan for the Windows platform.
Adware Registry Adware.eXact.BargainBu… browser helper object that monitors internet browsing sessions in an attempt to redirect search queries and distribute unsolicited advertisements.
Worm C://windows/system32/ Win32.Delbo… is a worm and IRC backdoor that exploits system and software vulnerabilities in order to provide remote access to the host PC.
Worm C://windows/temp/ Win32.Sdbot.ADN… worm and IRC backdoor that exploits system and software vulnerabilities in order to provide unmitigated remote access to the host machine.
Trojan C://windows/ Trojan-Dropper.Win… Trojan is designed to install and launch other malicious programs on the victim machine without the knowledge or consent of the user.
Worm C://windows/temp/ Win32.Rbot.CBX … worm and IRC backdoor that exploits system and software vulnerabilities in order to provide unmitigated remote access to the host machine.
Spyware autorun Win32.PerFiler Win32.P… is designed to retrieve and install files when executed. Win32.PerFiler is configured to download from either a designated web or FTP site.
Worm hidden autorun Win32.Miewer.a A Trojan Downloader that masquerades as a legitimate system file. Associated processes connect to the Internet to download additional malicious files
Trojan C://windows/ Trojan-Downloader.… Trojan downloads other files via the FTP protocol and launches them for execution on the victim machine without the user’s knowledge.
Worm autorun Win32.Peacomm.dam A Trojan Downloader that is spread as an attachment to emails with news headlines as the subject lines which downloads additional security threats.
Trojan C://windows/system/drivers/ Win… multi-component mass-mailing worm that downloads and executes files from the Internet.
Trojan C://windows/system/drivers/etc/… worm that opens an IRC back door on the infected host. It spreads by exploiting the Windows Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability.
Trojan C://windows/system/mui/ Trojan.… Microsoft Word macro virus that drops a trojan onto the infected host.
Trojan C://windows/system/mui/ Win32.C… is small Trojan downloader that downloads files and lowers security settings. It is spreading as an email attachment.
Worm C://windows/system/ Worm.Bagle.CP… is a “”Bagle”" mass-mai
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