lesson 5

What term describes a type of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid?

• virus

• trojan

• ransomware

• worm

WWhich of the following is NOT a common type of malware?

• spyware

• firewall

• adware

• rootkit

Which of the following best describes a Trojan horse?

• A type of malware that spreads rapidly through a network

• Malicious software that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption

• Software that disguises itself as legitimate but contains harmful code

• A form of malware that steals sensitive information

What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

• To detect and remove malware from a computer system

• To prevent unauthorized access to a network or computer system

• To encrypt data transmissions over a network

• To back up important files and folders

What type of malware is specifically designed to monitor and record user activities on a computer?

• Spyware

• Worm

• rootkit

• Adware

Which of the following is an example of a social engineering attack?

• SQL injection

• Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)

• Phishing

• Cross-site scripting (XSS)

What is the term for a cybersecurity attack in which an attacker attempts to gain unauthorized access to a system by repeatedly guessing passwords?

• Brute force attack

• Man-in-the-middle attack

• Buffer overflow attack

• Denial of Service (DoS) attack

Which of the following is NOT a common method for distributing malware?

• Email attachments

• Social media messaging

• Physical mail

• Online advertisements

What is the term for a cybersecurity attack that floods a network or website with an overwhelming amount of traffic, causing it to become unavailable to legitimate users?

• Phishing

• Worm

• Denial of Service (DoS)

• Spoofing

WWhat is the primary purpose of antivirus software?

• To prevent unauthorized access to a computer system

• To encrypt sensitive data on a computer

• To detect and remove malicious software

• To monitor network traffic for suspicious activity