Question 1

All of the following statements about public key encryption are true except:

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A)   Public key encryption uses two mathematically related digital keys.
B)   Public key encryption ensures authentication of the sender.
C)   Public key encryption does not ensure message integrity.
D)   Public key encryption is based on the idea of irreversible mathematical functions.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 2

All the following statements about symmetric key encryption are true except:

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A)   In symmetric key encryption, both the sender and the receiver use the same key to encrypt and decrypt a message.
B)   The Data Encryption Standard is a symmetric key encryption system.
C)   Symmetric key encryption is computationally slower.
D)   Symmetric key encryption is a key element in digital envelopes.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 3

A(n) ________ vulnerability involves a vulnerability unknown to security experts that is actively exploited before there is a patch available.

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The answer of A(n) ________ vulnerability involves a vulnerability unknown...

Question 4

All of the following statements about debit cards are true except:

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A)   Debit cards eliminate the need for consumers to write a paper check when making a purchase.
B)   Debit cards enable consumers to make purchases even if they do not have sufficient funds at the time of purchase.
C)   Debit cards do not provide any float.
D)   Debit cards do not have the protections provided by Regulation Z to credit cards.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 5

________ refers to the ability to ensure that information being displayed on a Web site, or transmitted or received over the Internet, has not been altered in any way by an unauthorized party.

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The answer of ________ refers to the ability to ensure...

Question 6

Define and explain how EBPP systems work. Describe each of the main EBPP business models.

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EBPP refers to electronic billing presen...

Question 7

Typically, the more security measures added to a Web site, the slower and more difficult it becomes to use.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

All of the following are examples of stored value payment systems except:

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A)   smart cards.
B)   credit cards.
C)   gift certificates.
D)   prepaid cards.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

All of the following statements about PKI are true except:

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A)   The term PKI refers to the certification authorities and digital certificate procedures that are accepted by all parties.
B)   PKI is not effective against insiders who have a legitimate access to corporate systems including customer information.
C)   PKI guarantees that the verifying computer of the merchant is secure.
D)   The acronym PKI stands for public key infrastructure.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is a set of short-range wireless technologies used to share information among devices within about 2 inches of each other?

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A)   DES
B)   NFC
C)   IM
D)   text messagingE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

To allow employees to connect securely over the Internet to their corporate network, you would use a(n) ________

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VPN, virtu...

Question 12

Which of the following is not a key point of vulnerability when dealing with e-commerce?

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A)   the client computer
B)   the server
C)   the communications pipeline
D)   the credit card companiesE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 13

What is the first step in developing an e-commerce security plan?

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A)   Create a security organization.
B)   Develop a security policy.
C)   Perform a risk assessment.
D)   Perform a security audit.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

What is the most frequent cause of stolen credit cards and card information today?

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A)   lost cards
B)   the hacking and looting of corporate servers storing credit card information
C)   sniffing programs
D)   phishing attacksE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) B

Question 15

What is the last step in developing an e-commerce security plan?

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A)   Perform a security audit.
B)   Develop an implementation plan.
C)   Create a security organization.
D)   Develop a security policy.E) All of the above
F) A) and D) A

Question 16

To internal computers, a proxy server is known as the ________.

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The answer of To internal computers, a proxy server is...

Question 17

Insiders present a greater security threat to e-commerce sites than outsiders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A(n) ________ is a type of firewall that filters communications based on the application being requested.

Accepted Answer

application gateway

Question 19

All of the following are methods of securing channels of communication except:

Accepted Answer

A)   SSL/TLS.
B)   certificates.
C)   VPN.
D)   FTP.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

If you used a symmetric key encryption for large documents, with public key encryption to encrypt and send the symmetric key, you would be using a digital:

Accepted Answer

A)   envelope.
B)   signature.
C)   certificate.
D)   hash.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Exam 5: E-Commerce Security and Payment Systems

All of the following statements about public key encryption are true except:

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All the following statements about symmetric key encryption are true except:

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A(n) ________ vulnerability involves a vulnerability unknown to security experts that is actively exploited before there is a patch available.

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All of the following statements about debit cards are true except:

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________ refers to the ability to ensure that information being displayed on a Web site, or transmitted or received over the Internet, has not been altered in any way by an unauthorized party.

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Define and explain how EBPP systems work. Describe each of the main EBPP business models.

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Typically, the more security measures added to a Web site, the slower and more difficult it becomes to use.

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All of the following are examples of stored value payment systems except:

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All of the following statements about PKI are true except:

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Which of the following is a set of short-range wireless technologies used to share information among devices within about 2 inches of each other?

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To allow employees to connect securely over the Internet to their corporate network, you would use a(n) ________

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Which of the following is not a key point of vulnerability when dealing with e-commerce?

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To internal computers, a proxy server is known as the ________.

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