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WorksheetsInternet threats
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
what is the name of an application that appears to look like a helpful application but instead does harm to your computer?
a)
virus
b)
worm
c)
malware
d)
Trojan horse
2.
IT security recently found a program on your co-worker's computer that apparently tracked all of the words that they typed into the computer. what kind of malware is this?
a)
Keylogger
b)
keyblogger
c)
trojan horse
d)
keystroke virus
3.
Rose just installed a new search engine on her laptop.now whenever she searches the internet, she gets several pop-up windows directing her to buy products.what does rose have?
a)
ransomware
b)
spyware
c)
Adware
d)
trojan horse
4.
What does the term "spam" refer to in computing?
a)
excessive pop-up windows
b)
unsolicited emails
c)
social engineering attemps
d)
installing malware on a computer
5.
Which of the following are activities that a hacker might attempt?
a)
Stealing usernames and passwords
b)
Modifying website content
c)
Disrupting network communications
d)
All of the above
6.
Which malware does not need another program and can replicate itself so it can spread to other computers?
a)
Worm
b)
Virus
c)
Bot
d)
Adware
7.
Which type of malware generally infects files on a network and attempts to make a system unreliable?
a)
Worm
b)
Virus
c)
Bot
d)
Adware
8.
Malware…
a)
Are different types of threats to computer systems
b)
Is a manufacturer of computer parts
c)
Are hard to find on the internet
d)
Distribution is completely legal
9.
What can viruses affect?
a)
Keyboard
b)
Hard Drive
c)
RAM
d)
All the above
10.
How do hackers use viruses?
a)
To make a computer unusable
b)
To get someone’s personal information
c)
To find out card details
d)
All of the above
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