Computer Security · Midterm preparation
Built around the published format for this course and assessment patterns from established university security courses. It is practice—not a copy or prediction of the real exam.
Delivery
Canvas quiz, proctored with ProctorU
Rules
Closed book and closed resource. You cannot use notes, slides, or websites during the exam.
Question types
Exams may include multiple choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, short answer, and essay questions.
Preparation
View the lecture slides and videos. Problems will be similar to the assignment problems.
The 100-point balance emphasizes applying ideas to systems, not repeating assignment directions.
Foundations and human factors
Modules 1
12 points
Threat modeling and STRIDE
Module 2
16 points
Cryptography, hashes, and PKI
Modules 3–4
28 points
Availability and authentication
Modules 5–6
24 points
Integrated security design
Across modules
20 points
These three prompts came from the course materials supplied for this guide. They remain separate from the researched practice exam.
Provided midterm example · Module 5
Goofy runs a web-based search engine where users enter search queries in the search form. Goofy notices a sudden spike in search queries, with hundreds of users each sending 10+ queries per second using the search form.
Provided midterm example · Module 6
Acme Inc. uses this biometric to authenticate employees entering offices: each employee pulls a cord as hard as possible. The system measures how strong the employee is, expecting each employee to have a unique strength level.
Provided midterm example · Module 6
Charles needs to pick a password. What are the problems with each of these passwords? • abcd • abcd1234 • HelloWorld1 • Jksikgjdklxhgiuweguyrhsekldtnlkrwnstiwh4iu55we4q34u293434