Malware Awareness Quiz

What is the meaning of the term malware?

• Malicious hardware

• Malicious software

• Computer server software

• Network bug

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

• Trojan horse

• Spyware

• Antivirus

• Ransomware

What does spyware do?

• Encrypts files for ransom

• Collects user data secretly

• Destroys the operating system

• Spreads across networks

What is a key characteristic of a Trojan horse malware?

• Replicates itself to infect files

• Appears legitimate but causes harm

• Encrypts data for ransom

• Deletes system files

Which malware encrypts user data and demands payment to unlock it?

• Virus

• Worm

• Ransomware

• Spyware

The ILOVEYOU Virus is classified as a:

• Worm

• Trojan horse

• Spyware

• Adware

How can malware spread to a computer?

• Opening infected email attachments

• Downloading from untrusted websites

• Clicking on malicious ads

• All of the above

Which of the following file formats is least likely to carry malware?

• MP4

• TXT

• DOCX

• None of the above

Which type of malware displays unwanted advertisements?

• Ransomware

• Worm

• Adware

• Scareware

Which of the following is a sign of malware infection?

• Slow performance

• Unexpected pop-ups

• Files disappearing randomly

• All of the above