Defending against Malware

Defending against Malware

8th Grade

13 Qs

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Defending against Malware

Defending against Malware

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Computers

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Malware is short for...?

Malicious Scareware

Malfunctioning Software

Malicious Software

Maligned Scareware

Answer explanation

Malware is short for Malicious Software, which refers to any software specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Malware can be designed to...?

Lock a device

Destroy or corrupt data

Take control of a device

All of these

Answer explanation

Malware can be designed to lock a device, destroy or corrupt data, and take control of a device, making 'All of these' the correct choice.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of Malware tries to infect as many devices as possible?

Ransomware

Adware

Worm

Spyware

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Worm' because worms are a type of malware that spreads across networks and devices, aiming to infect as many systems as possible.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Devices can get infected with Malware from...?

Website downloads

USB sticks

Email links

All of these

Answer explanation

Devices can get infected with Malware from website downloads, USB sticks, and email links, so the correct answer is 'All of these'.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following might attack devices for fun?

Skilled hacker

Cyber criminal

State Actor

Hacktivist

Answer explanation

A skilled hacker might attack devices for fun, as they have the expertise and knowledge to do so out of curiosity or for entertainment purposes.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

It is important your anti-virus is...?

Free

Up to date

Expensive

Made by the same company as your device

Answer explanation

It is important your anti-virus is up to date to ensure it can effectively protect your device against the latest threats.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you have important data you should...?

Delete it

Back it up

Put it in the cloud

Not tell anyone about it

Answer explanation

If you have important data, you should back it up to ensure you don't lose it in case of any unforeseen circumstances.

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