Network Security Fundamentals

Appendix D. Answers to Chapter Q&A

Chapter 1 Q&A

1:	Which resources in a network are considered the most trusted?
A1:	Answer: The resources in a network that are considered the most trusted include internal servers, domain controllers, and network-attached devices.
2:	List five types of malware.
A2:	Answer: Five types of malware are viruses, worms, Trojan horses, spyware, and hoaxes.
3:	What is a hoax?
A3:	Answer: A hoax is a special kind of malware. Hoaxes do not contain any code, instead relying on the gullibility of the users to spread them. They often use emotional subjects such as a child's last wish. Any e-mail message that asks you to forward copies to everyone you know is almost certainly a hoax.
4:	What is the difference between a hacker and ...