
Malware Threats Quiz
Authored by Anthony DellaRosa
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most common threat to computers and the data contained on them according to the text?
Spyware
Malware
Adware
Ransomware
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most common type of computer malware?
Spyware
Adware
Virus
Worm
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do viruses typically spread from one computer to another?
Through automatic system updates
By attaching to computer code, software, or documents and executing when opened
By physically damaging the computer hardware
Through unsecured Wi-Fi networks
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a Trojan horse in the context of computer security?
A type of antivirus software
A program that helps secure computers
A program that appears useful but carries malicious code
A tool for data recovery
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are Trojan horses often distributed?
Through paid software
As attachments in business emails
With free online programs such as computer games
Via official software updates
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of malware typically denies a user access to their files by encrypting them and demands a ransom for the decryption key?
Adware
Spyware
Ransomware
Rootkit
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which type of malware is known for self-replicating and spreading without user action by exploiting software vulnerabilities?
Worm
Adware
Spyware
Rootkit
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