[AP CSP] Unit 5 Review: Internet & Cybersecurity

What type of malware is primarily designed to display unwanted advertisements on your computer?

• Spyware

• Adware

• Ransomware

• Worms

Which type of malware is known for encrypting files and demanding payment for their release?

• Botnets

• Trojans

• Ransomware

• Adware

Explain how a worm differs from a virus in terms of its propagation method.

• Worms require user action to spread, while viruses do not.

• Worms spread automatically without user intervention, while viruses need a host file.

• Worms attach themselves to files, while viruses spread through networks.

• Worms are harmless, while viruses are always destructive.

Identify the primary function of spyware.

• To encrypt files and demand ransom

• To display unwanted ads

• To secretly monitor and collect user information

• To create a network of infected computers

Which of the following best describes a Trojan horse?

• A self-replicating program that spreads through networks

• A program that appears legitimate but performs malicious activities

• A network of infected computers controlled remotely

• A program that encrypts files and demands payment

Discuss the potential impact of a botnet on a network's security and performance.

• Botnets can enhance network security by distributing tasks.

• Botnets can slow down network performance and be used for coordinated attacks.

• Botnets are harmless and do not affect network performance.

• Botnets improve network speed by optimizing data flow.

Which malware type is most likely to be used in a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack?

• Adware

• Spyware

• Botnets

• Ransomware

Analyze the reasons why ransomware attacks have become more prevalent in recent years.

• Increased use of outdated software

• Lack of awareness about cybersecurity

• The rise of cryptocurrencies for anonymous payments

• All of the above

What is a common method used by Trojans to infiltrate a system?

• Through email attachments disguised as legitimate files

• By exploiting network vulnerabilities

• By displaying pop-up ads

• By encrypting files

Evaluate the effectiveness of antivirus software in detecting and removing worms.

• Antivirus software is always effective against worms.

• Antivirus software can detect and remove most worms, but new variants may evade detection.

• Antivirus software is ineffective against worms.

• Antivirus software only works on adware, not worms.