The Morris Worm Is Well Known in the Information Security

question 21

Multiple Choice

The Morris worm is well known in the information security literature for

• A) Intruding into a number of high profile computer installations
• B) Stealing commercial information by exploiting weakness is wireless networks
• C) Causing one of the most significant Internet outages ever
• D) Falsification of financial records at publicly traded companies

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Definitions:

Acid-Test Ratio

A stringent measure of liquidity that indicates a company's ability to meet its short-term obligations with its most liquid assets, excluding inventory.

Financial Information

Data relating to the financial health, performance, and condition of an entity, including profits, losses, assets, and liabilities.

Common Size Percentages

Financial analysis tool that expresses each line item in a financial statement as a percentage of a base figure.

Cost of Goods Sold

Direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor costs.