Threats and security risks on the Web

1. Which web browser setting controls how a web browser receives information that is automatically saved to your hard disk?

Cookies

Security
Proxy
Mail server


2. A macro virus will typically affect the file currently open on your computer.

A boot-sector virus infects a portion of your hard disk.

To fill the first blank, select one of the options below. The other option will automatically appear in the second blank.

macro
boot-sector


3. Which of the following terms describes information about a user that is stored on a client machine by a web browser?

Choose an option.

A cookie

A cache
A MIME
A certificate


4. Why is it important to frequently update the virus definition files on your virus protection software?

Choose an option.

To prevent hacking attempts

To keep abreast of the newest viruses

To prevent viruses from infecting your CD-ROMs
To automatically patch your word-processing software