Malware quiz

What is a common motive for cybercriminals to use malware?

• To improve computer performance

• To steal sensitive information

• To enhance user experience

• To provide free software

How does adware differ from a virus?

• Adware is a legal form of software, while a virus is not

• Adware does not replicate itself, but a virus does

• Adware damages files, while a virus does not

• Adware is always visible to the user, while a virus hides itself

Which of the following is a characteristic of a trojan?

• It replicates itself and spreads to other computers

• It displays unwanted advertisements

• It disguises itself as legitimate software

• It monitors user behavior without permission

What is the primary difference between spyware and a trojan?

• Spyware can replicate itself, while a trojan cannot

• Spyware is legal, while a trojan is illegal

• Spyware is designed to damage the system, while a trojan is not

• Spyware collects information without the user's knowledge, while a trojan may not have that function

Why might someone use a virus to target a computer system?

• To cause harm and hurt to someone

• To create a backup of their data

• To speed up the targeted computer

• To promote their own software

What is the main purpose of adware?

• To encrypt files and demand a ransom

• To display advertisements to the user

• To delete data from the infected system

• To create a backdoor for hackers

Which of the following is a reason why cybercriminals use spyware?

• To provide users with additional software features

• To correct system vulnerabilities

• To gather personal and financial information

• To help users remove other malware

What is a key difference between a virus and a trojan?

• A virus can operate independently, while a trojan requires user interaction to spread

• A virus is not malicious, while a trojan is

• A virus encrypts files for ransom, while a trojan does not

• A virus is always attached to an executable file, while a trojan is not

Which of the following best describes the difference between adware and spyware?

• Adware is always harmful, while spyware can be beneficial

• Adware seeks to make a profit through advertising, while spyware aims to collect user data

• Adware is detectable by antivirus software, while spyware is not

• Adware spreads to other devices, while spyware remains on one device

What might be a motive for using trojans to target computer systems?

• To enhance the security of the system

• To gain unauthorized access to systems or data

• To provide the user with the latest software updates

• To increase the processing power of the computer