Short Quiz 003

1. Operating system performs three main tasks such as translation of high-level languages,
allocation of computer resources to users, workgroups and applications, and management of tasks
of job scheduling and multiprogramming.
- True

2. A smurf attack involves the following parties, except

a. Victim
b. Smurfer
c. Intermediary
d. Perpetrator

3. A denial of service attacks is an assault on a Web server to prevent it from servicing its legitimate
users.
- True

4. Risk of theft is one of most common threats to PC integrity and system availability.
- False

5. Network topologies consist of various configurations such as the following, except:

a. Communications line
b. Hardware components
c. Encryption system
d. Software components

6. All automated backup systems for PCs are expensive and sometimes not available.
- False

7. A firewall is a hardware partition designed to protect networks from power surges.

- False

8. The key to computer virus control is prevention through strict adherence to organizational policies
and procedures that guard against virus infection.
- True

9. The second task of operating system which is the allocation of computer resources to users,
workgroups and applications includes all, except:
a. Both choices are correct.
 b. Assigning memory work space (partitions) to applications.
c. Authorizing access to terminals, telecommunications links, databases, and printers
d. Both choices are incorrect.

10. An alternative to the standard reusable password is the

- One-Time Password (OTP)