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WorksheetsCybersecurity Fundamentals Week 3 Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
What occurs on a computer when data goes beyond the limits of a buffer?
a system exception
cross-site scripting
an SQL injection
a buffer overflow
What does a rootkit modify?
programs
Microsoft Word
operating system
Use antivirus software
A computer is presenting a user with a screen requesting payment before the user data is allowed to be accessed by the same user. What type of malware is this?
a type of virus
a type of worm
a type of logic bomb
a type of ransomware
What is the name given to a program or program code that bypasses normal authentication?
(a)
Which term describes the sending of a short deceptive SMS message used to trick a target into visiting a website?
(a)
What is the meaning of the term logic bomb?
a malicious virus
a malicious worm
a malicious program that hides itself in a legitimate program
a malicious program that uses a trigger to awaken the malicious code
What is the name for the type of software that generates revenue by generating annoying pop-ups?
adware
pop-ups
spyware
trackers
What are two common indicators of spam mail? (Choose two.)
The email has no subject line.
The email has keywords in it
The email is from your supervisor.
The email has misspelled words or punctuation errors or both.
A criminal is using software to obtain information about the computer of a user. What is the name of this type of software?
(a)
What is the term used to describe an email that is targeting a specific person employed at a financial institution?
(a)
