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LabSim Understanding Common Malware Types

Authored by Steven Hahn

Computers

9th - 12th Grade

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LabSim Understanding Common Malware Types
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of a virus?

Replicates without an activation mechanism.

Cannot replicate itself.

Does not require a host file to propagate.

Requires a replication mechanism and attaches to files like .exe.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software?

Worm

Rootkit

Trojan horse

Virus

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a worm?

To replicate itself and spread across networks without user assistance.

To steal personal information.

To display ads based on user preferences.

To deny access to a system until a ransom is paid.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which malware is known to perform denial of service attacks using a network of infected computers?

Adware

Logic bomb

Botnet

Spyware

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does a rootkit do?

Sends pop-ups based on user actions.

Maintains hidden administrator-level access.

Executes actions based on specific conditions.

Monitors internet surfing habits.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of malware is specifically designed to intercept or take control of the user's interaction with the computer?

Ransomware

Spyware

Trojan horse

Crimeware

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of adware?

It disguises itself as useful software.

It is used to facilitate identity theft.

It encrypts data demanding a ransom.

It monitors user actions to send targeted ads.

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