Malware Types and Characteristics Quiz

What is the primary function of software?

• To connect to the internet

• To provide entertainment

• To instruct the computer on how to perform tasks

• To store data

What does the term 'execution' refer to in computing?

• Deleting files

• Running the instructions written in software

• Shutting down the computer

• Installing new software

What is malware?

• A type of hardware

• A type of software that is hostile or intrusive

• A type of network

• A type of data storage

Which of the following is an example of hostile malware?

• Adware

• Ransomware

• Spyware

• Phishing

What does intrusive malware typically do?

• Encrypts files

• Steals hardware

• Annoys the user and invades privacy

• Deletes system files

How does a virus typically spread?

• By downloading files

• By sending emails

• By attaching itself to other programs

• By connecting to Wi-Fi

What is a host program in the context of a virus?

• A program that updates the system

• A program that scans for viruses

• A program that deletes the virus

• A program that runs the virus code

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

• A worm can replicate without a host program

• A worm is always more harmful than a virus

• A virus can replicate, but a worm cannot

• A virus spreads over networks, but a worm does not

What is a common consequence of a network worm?

• It deletes all files

• It slows down the network

• It encrypts files

• It speeds up the network

What is a Trojan horse in the context of malware?

• A hardware device

• A deceptive software that appears useful but contains malicious code

• A type of worm

• A type of virus