1.5.3 - Starter Tasks/Network Threats (Dg)

Which type of malware will lock/encrypt files and will be returned if a fee is paid? (1 point)

• Worm
• Spyware
• Ransomware
• Trojan
• Adware

Which type of malware self-replicates and copies itself from computer to computer? (1 point)

• Adware
• Spyware
• Worm

• Trojan

Which type of malware is often disguised as legitimate software for users to download? (1 point)

• Trojan horse
• Worm
• Ransomware
• Adware
• Spyware

Which social engineering technique refers to the act of obtaining personal or private information through direct observation? (2 points)

(a)  

Which social engineering technique involves a criminal making up a scenario in order to extract sensitive information? (2 points)

(a)  

Which social engineering technique is the act of an unwanted party going through the bin at a company whether it be inside or outside the building? (2 point)

(a)  

Which network protocol is used to send messages? (3 points)

• SMTP
• TCP
• HTTP
• FTP

Select two network protocols used to receive emails. (3 points)

• TCP
• FTP
• HTTP
• IMAP

• POP3

Which network protocol breaks data down into packets? (3 points)

• UDP
• SMTP
• FTP
• TCP/IP
• HTTP

Which part of the CPU determines how many instructions are executed per second? (4 points)

• Hard drive capacity
• Memory size
• Clock speed
• Screen resolution