A+ - 17C - Troubleshoot Workstation Security Issues

What is malware?

• Software that performs beneficial actions on a computer system.

• Software that executes on a computer and performs harmful actions from the system owner's perspective.

• Software that enhances network security by preventing unauthorized access.

• Software that improves system performance by optimizing resource usage.

What is the vector of malware?

• The classification of malware based on its payload.

• The method by which malware executes on a computer and spreads to other network hosts.

• The geographic location where malware originates.

• The type of malware based on its behavior.

Which type of malware conceals itself within the code of executable process images stored as files on disk?

• Worms

• Boot sector viruses

• Trojans

• Viruses

How do Trojans typically gain persistence on a system?

• By replicating between processes in system memory.

• By infecting the boot sector code on a disk drive.

• By adding themselves to startup locations.

• By using covert methods to take control of the host

Which type of malware replicates between processes in system memory rather than infecting executable files stored on disk?

• Fileless malware

• Trojans

• Worms

• Boot sector viruses

What is the primary characteristic of fileless malware?

• It infects the boot sector code on a disk drive.

• It replicates between processes in system memory.

• It conceals itself within executable process images stored as files on disk.

• It uses the host’s scripting environment to create new malicious processes in

Which type of malware payload allows threat actors to access the PC, upload/exfiltrate data files, and install additional malware tools?

• Spyware and Keyloggers

• Backdoors

• Rootkits

• Ransomware and Cryptominers

What is the primary purpose of ransomware?

• To monitor local application activity.

• To steal confidential information like passwords or credit card data

• To attempt to extort money by locking the user's files.

• To hijack system resources for cryptocurrency mining.

Which type of malware attempts to perform cryptocurrency mining using the host’s resources?

• Rootkits

• Spyware

• Ransomware

• Cryptominers

What is a key indicator of malware infection related to application crashes and service problems?

• Security-related applications, such as antivirus, firewall, and Windows Update, stop working.

• Software from reputable vendors starts crashing frequently.

• Critical processes run with higher privilege levels.

• Worms replicate between processes in system memory.