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Terminal resource security is a software feature that erases the screen and signs the user off automatically after a specified length of inactivity.

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Level 1 security protects the back-end systems to ensure confidentiality,accuracy,and integrity of data.

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How are computer viruses transmitted? Where do the most dangerous ones come from and what viruses pose the most risk to national security?

Application-filtering firewalls are less expensive than packet-filtering firewalls.

In the context of security threats,a _____ is a programming routine built into a system by its designer or programmer.

Social engineering is an attack that takes advantage of the backdoors in security systems.

Identify an intentional security threat that is a type of Trojan program used to release a virus,worm,or other destructive code.

An intrusion detection system (IDS)can protect networks against both external and internal access.

Which of the following indicates that a computer might be affected by a virus?

Identify a security measure that uses a physiological element that is unique to a person and cannot be stolen,lost,copied,or passed on to others.

State any five physical security measures.

Which of the following is a physical security measure?

A(n) _________ program contains code intended to disrupt a computer,network,or Web site,and it is usually hidden inside a popular program.

An intrusion detection system (IDS)cannot prevent denial-of-service (DoS)attacks.

_____ are usually placed in front of a firewall and can identify attack signatures and trace patterns.

Which of the following forms of text used in an encryption algorithm is unreadable without a decryption key?

Which of the following is a biometric security measure?

What is shoulder surfing? Provide an example.

_________ is the unauthorized use of computer data for personal gain,such as transferring money from another's account or charging purchases to someone else's account.

In business continuity planning,a disaster recovery plan lists that backup facilities should never be shared in an attempt to reduce costs.