Cybersecurity Fundamentals Week 3 Quiz

What occurs on a computer when data goes beyond the limits of a buffer?

• a system exception

• cross-site scripting

• an SQL injection

• a buffer overflow

What does a rootkit modify?

• programs

• Microsoft Word

• operating system

• Use antivirus software

A computer is presenting a user with a screen requesting payment before the user data is allowed to be accessed by the same user. What type of malware is this?

• a type of virus

• a type of worm

• a type of logic bomb

• a type of ransomware

What is the name given to a program or program code that bypasses normal authentication?

(a)  

Which term describes the sending of a short deceptive SMS message used to trick a target into visiting a website?

(a)  

What is the meaning of the term logic bomb?

• a malicious virus

• a malicious worm

• a malicious program that hides itself in a legitimate program

• a malicious program that uses a trigger to awaken the malicious code

What is the name for the type of software that generates revenue by generating annoying pop-ups?

• adware

• pop-ups

• spyware

• trackers

What are two common indicators of spam mail? (Choose two.)

• The email has no subject line.

• The email has keywords in it

• The email is from your supervisor.

• The email has misspelled words or punctuation errors or both.

A criminal is using software to obtain information about the computer of a user. What is the name of this type of software?

(a)  

What is the term used to describe an email that is targeting a specific person employed at a financial institution?

(a)