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Malware Quiz

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Malware Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a computer virus?

A program that protects the computer from hackers.

A piece of code that is capable of copying itself and typically has a detrimental effect.

A tool used to enhance computer performance.

A physical component that harms the computer's hardware.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of malware is designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid?

Trojan

Virus

Ransomware

Worm

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between a virus and a worm?

Worms can spread without human action, while viruses need human action to spread.

Viruses can operate without internet connection, but worms cannot.

Viruses are legal, but worms are illegal.

Worms damage the hardware, while viruses do not.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a Trojan horse in the context of computer security?

A type of antivirus.

A malware that disguises itself as legitimate software.

A tool to detect and remove spyware.

A firewall feature.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of malware is specifically designed to replicate itself from one computer to another?

Ransomware

Trojan

Virus

Worm

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does ransomware typically enter a computer system?

Through an unsecured Wi-Fi network.

By physically tampering with the computer.

Through malicious email attachments.

By overheating the CPU.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is NOT a common way for viruses to spread?

Through email attachments.

By downloading software from the internet.

Through automatic software updates.

By copying themselves onto removable drives.

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