Principles of IT Final Exam Review

Which of the following is also referred to as malware?

• Network worm

• Payload

• Piggybacking

• Computer virus

Which of the following is a computer worm which copies different segments of itself to computers linked together in a network?

• Network worm

• Piggybacking

• Computer virus

• Host worm

Which of the following is NOT a similarity between a worm and virus?

• They both can spread through the internet.

• They both use host programs to replicate.

• They both hide in host programs or change their appearance to evade detection.

• They both cause system or network slowdowns.

Which of the following is true about a worm?

• It modifies other programs.

• It moves or copies itself to a computer without the user's knowledge.

• It only executes when the host program is running.

• It requires a host program.

Which of the following is the act of a computer virus attaching itself to another computer program?

• Network worm

• Host worm

• Computer virus

• Piggybacking

Which of the following types of viruses copies itself onto a computer or a disk when the computer is booted up?

• Internet virus

• Stealth virus

• Boot sector virus

• Boot system virus

Which of the following is the first worm to be distributed over a network without other users being aware of its presence?

• Morris worm

• Code red

• Satanbug

• Melissa worm

Which of the following is NOT an action of protecting a computer from viruses?

• Scanning downloads before opening them

• Advising caution when accepting copies of software.

• Rebooting the computer before using

• Leaving the computer log in when using a public computer

According to the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, what is the punishment for creating a worm or virus for fraud?

• Imprisonment for up to five years and/or a fine.

• Imprisonment for up to 15 years and/or a fine

• Imprisonment for up to 10 years and/or a fine

• Imprisonment for up to 20 years and/or a fine

In which year was the first anti-virus software introduced?

• 1999

• 1970

• 1980

• 1990