Malware and Computer Security Quiz

What is malware?

• A type of software that improves computer performance

• Malicious software designed to harm or exploit a computer system

• Software used for creating documents

• A program that helps in network security

What does a virus do?

• Cleans up unnecessary files

• Attaches itself to a legitimate program and spreads

• Protects against unauthorized access

• Speeds up internet connection

What is a Trojan?

• A type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software

• A program that speeds up your computer

• A tool for creating backups

• A software that enhances graphics

How does a worm spread?

• By attaching to files

• By copying itself into different computers within a network

• By deleting important files

• By encrypting data

What is a common characteristic of worms?

• They require user interaction to spread

• They are self-replicating

• They improve system performance

• They are used for data recovery

Which protocol can worms travel along?

• HTTP

• Email, file sharing, or instant messaging

• FTP

• DNS

What is a potential impact of worms on a network?

• They can increase network speed

• They can disrupt a network by hogging bandwidth

• They can improve data security

• They can enhance software functionality

What is the primary action of a virus?

• To clean the system

• To attach and spread to other programs or files

• To enhance graphics

• To protect against malware

What is the main goal of a Trojan?

• To improve system speed

• To trick users into installing it

• To provide free software updates

• To enhance user experience

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

• A virus is self-replicating, a worm is not

• A worm can travel across networks, a virus cannot

• A virus improves system performance, a worm does not

• A worm requires user interaction, a virus does not