M5U2 - Using Best Practices (SY25-26/C103)

Multiple Choice

Malicious software threats and tools designed to vandalize or compromise computer systems.

• Virus

• Malware

• Spyware

• Bloatware

Multiple Choice

A type of malware that tries to extort money from the victim.

• Ransomware

• Trojan Horse

• Spyware

• Worms

Multiple Choice

Which among the following is/are way/s of reducing exposure?

• Apply patches and updates

• Back-up data

• Scan files on access

• All of the mentioned

Multiple Choice

Spam that is delivered through instant messaging.

• Worm

• Spim

• Phish

• None of the mentioned

Multiple Choice

A collection of updates, fixes, or enhancements to a software program delivered as a single file.

• Feature Updates

• Patches

• Anti-malware

• All of the mentioned

Multiple Choice

A malware to be uploaded to a compromised website and to try to trigger exploits in the clients visiting the site via vulnerabilities in the OS, the web browser, or web browser plug-in.

• Email Attachments

• Autorun Media

• Drive-by-download

• All of the mentioned

Multiple Choice

A technique to gain personal information for the purpose of identity theft, usually by means of fraudulent e-mail

• Sniffing

• Spoofing

• Spamming

• Phishing

Multiple Choice

True or False? An OEM site is a reputable source of management software and drivers for a particular system

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Which among the following is not a risk factor for infection?

• Unsolicited email

• Unsafe website

• Uncontrolled File Execution

• None of the mentioned

Multiple Choice

A collection of security tasks used to reduce the scope of the device's vulnerability and attack surface.

• Computer Updates

• Device Hardening

• Anti-virus Installation

• All of the mentioned