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Malware Awareness Quiz

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Malware Awareness Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

What is the meaning of the term malware?

Malicious hardware

Malicious software

Computer server software

Network bug

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

Trojan horse

Spyware

Antivirus

Ransomware

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

What does spyware do?

Encrypts files for ransom

Collects user data secretly

Destroys the operating system

Spreads across networks

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

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

Virus

Worm

Ransomware

Spyware

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

The ILOVEYOU Virus is classified as a:

Worm

Trojan horse

Spyware

Adware

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

How can malware spread to a computer?

Opening infected email attachments

Downloading from untrusted websites

Clicking on malicious ads

All of the above

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