WNSF - Safe Home Computing Course: Questions &
Correct Answers
ARPAnet was the precursor to today's internet Right Ans - True
Worms are usually cleverly disguised so that they blend in with other
programs running on your computer Right Ans - False
Which of the following are common intruder practices?
a. Spoofing
b. Hoaxing
c. Sniffing
d. A and C only
e. none of the above Right Ans - d. A and C only
An access controls list (or ACL) Right Ans - A. Defines who can perform
actions on a file or folder
Which of the following defines a strong password? Right Ans - D. All of the
Above
Whenever you download a file from the Internet, check it for viruses before
using it Right Ans - True
The firewall determines if network traffic should continue on to its
destination or be stopped Right Ans - True
High-speed connections (cable and DSL) are the only two connections
intruders attack Right Ans - False
When you send email, browse a web site, or chat online with someone, the
conversation between you and that person goes directly from your computer
to his or her computer Right Ans - False
Viruses can reach your computer in which of the following ways?
A. E-mails
B. Passwords
C. Downloaded files
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