FREE COMPUTERS AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT MALWARE

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FREE COMPUTERS AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT MALWARE

QUIZ EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -15 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: Which of the following refers to an undocumented (and often legitimate) way of gaining access to a program, online service, or an entire computer system?

Answer:

• backdoor

Question 2: Malware that restricts access to a computer system by encrypting files or locking

the entire system down until the user performs requested action is known as:

Answer:

• ransomware

Question 3: Which of the following is an example of spyware?

Answer:

• keylogger

Question 4: Malicious software collecting information about users without their

knowledge/consent is known as:

Answer:

• spyware

Question 5: Which of the following applies to a collection of intermediary compromised systems that can be used as a platform for a DDoS attack?

Answer:

• botnet

Question 6: Which type of malware resides only in RAM?

Answer:

• fileless virus

Question 7: Malicious code activated by a specific event is called:

Answer:

• logic bomb

Question 8: Which of the following is an example of cryptomalware?

Answer:

• ransomware

Question 9: What is the function of a C2 server?

Answer:

• botnet control

Question 10: A collection of software tools used by a hacker to mask intrusion and obtain

administrator-level access to a computer or computer network is known as:

Answer:

• rootkit

Question 11: What is a PUP? (Select 3 answers)

Answer:

• application downloaded and installed with the user's consent (legal app)

• type of computer program explicitly classified as malware by AV applications
• type of free, utility software often bundled w/ paid app

correct: A, C, D

Question 12: Which type of Trojan enables unauthorized remote access to a compromised system?

Answer:

• rat

Question 13: A malware-infected network host under remote control of a hacker is commonly

referred to as:

Answer:

• bot

Question 14: A type of software that performs unwanted and harmful actions in disguise of a legitimate and useful program is known as a Trojan horse. This type of malware may act like a legitimate program and have all the expected functionalities...

Answer:

• true

Question 15: A standalone malicious computer program that typically propagates itself over a computer network to adversely affect system resources and network bandwidth is called:

Answer:

• worm