Unit 1: D2.2 AAQ

Multiple Choice

An IT manager for a company wants to make sure that the corporate computers are secure, so they install antivirus software on every machine.

In what way does the antivirus software protect the computers?

• The antivirus software checks for known malware and takes action to remove or repair affected files.

• The antivirus software removes all viruses from files. It will not protect against Trojan horses or worms, however.

• The antivirus software make sure that users only visit websites that are secured over HTTPS.

• The antivirus software detects and deflects DDoS attacks.

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a worm and a virus?

• A worm requires a host program, while a virus does not.

• A virus requires a host program, while a worm does not.

• Both require a host program to spread.

• Neither can spread without user intervention.

Multiple Choice

Which feature of antivirus software compares files against a database of known malware signatures?

• Real-Time Scanning

• Signature-Based Detection

• Heuristic Analysis

• Automatic Updates

Multiple Choice

What are the methods employed by modern antivirus solutions to protect data?

• Signature scanning

• Behavioural analysis

• Sandboxing

• Email scanning

Multiple Choice

What does Web Protection do?

• Blocks access to known malicious websites

• Performs system checks

• Monitors network activity

• Alerts users about suspicious links

Multiple Choice

What are the reasons for false positives in antivirus software?

• Overly aggressive detection algorithms

• Files sharing characteristics with known malware

• Outdated virus definitions

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

What is the importance of layered security in combating zero-day attacks?

• It combines multiple defenses

• It relies solely on antivirus

• It is not necessary

• It focuses only on firewalls

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between real-time scanning and full system scans?

• Real-time scanning checks files as they are opened or saved

• Full scans only check files when the computer is idle

• Real-time scanning is more resource-intensive than full scans

• Full scans are scheduled to run during peak hours

Poll

How confident do you feel about this topic now?

• Very confident
• Somewhat confident
• Not confident