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Malware- online security

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word malware stands for

___________ software.

Pick the missing word

a)

malfunctioning

b)

malformed

c)

malignant

d)

malicious

2.

How can a worm infect your computer?

a)

Through security loopholes

b)

Suspicious web links

c)

Disguised as legitimate software

d)

Email attachments

3.

How can a Trojan infect your computer?

a)

Through security loopholes

b)

Suspicious web links

c)

Disguised as legitimate software

d)

Email attachments

4.

Malware is a generic term for software that :

a)

replicates itself and spread to other computers

b)

hides on a computers and gathers information to pass on.

c)

is designed to cause harm to the system it infects.

d)

encrypts data on the system

5.

What is ransomware?

a)

Malware that steals your personal information

b)

Malware that steals your money

c)

Someone steals your computer and returns it when you pay them money

d)

Locks your computer till you pay money

6.

What information can spyware gather

a)

usernames

b)

passwords

c)

details about your internet usage

d)

bank details

e)

data from your computer

7.

What type of malware is used to collect your browsing habits, keystrokes, usernames or passwords.

a)

Trojan

b)

Spyware

c)

Virus

d)

Adware

e)

Ransomware

8.
Malware is made to stop your device from running properly and sometimes to steal your information.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
What is a virus?
a)
blocking access until money is paid
b)
A piece of code that can copy itself and attack a computer
c)
Sends information covertly 
d)
when someone steals your computer
10.
What is the most common way people's computers get infected by a virus?
a)
Receive a call
b)
Install a new hardware
c)
Download email attachments
d)
None of these
11.
Why is a trojan horse sneaky?
a)
It is very inviting
b)
It creeps into your computer
c)
It looks legitimate but really it isn't
d)
Because of the romans
12.
What is a worm?
a)
A virus that replicates itself through computer networks
b)
blocking access until money is paid
c)
A program that attacks your computer while completing a normal task
d)
An animal that lives when you cut it in half
13.
How can you protect yourself from malware?
a)
Don't have a computer
b)
Use a trusted anti-virus software
c)
Download any anti-virus software
d)
Just send your details to the attacker and they will leave you alone
14.

Jonathan is having a problem because his files were corrupted. He discovered that most of his folders were replicated.

(a)  

15.

Ken was asked to pay a certain amount of money for him to retrieve his files. Ken might be a victim of (a)   .

16.

Mari found a good application and she installed it on her computer. But after the installation some of her files were deleted.

(a)  

17.

Jack is receiving several irrelevant messages every day and his e-mail account has become almost unusable.

(a)  

18.

The network servers of KNCHS stopped to respond and it was found out that much of the systems' memory was consumed by the malicious software. What kind of malware is this?

(a)  

19.

Jewel is using a technique that tries to take information from the user. She commonly takes things like credit cards, usernames, passwords, and home addresses using a fake website. What type of threat is depicted in the scenario?

(a)  

20.

This program can record all you enter on your keyboard.

(a)  

21.

Eli received an unwanted email that contains advertisements. What type of internet threat is depicted in the scenario?

(a)  

22.

A kind of internet threat where the attacker uses a fake website to get your sensitive information.

(a)  

23.

A program that runs in the background without you knowing it. It has the ability to monitor what you are currently doing.

(a)  

24.

What should you never do if you get an embarrassing picture from someone?

a)

Talk to the person again

b)

Send it on to other friends

c)

Tell your parents or a teacher

d)

Discourage the person from sending pictures like that

25.

What should you avoid doing in a chat room?

a)

Posting your address

b)

Posting your phone number

c)

Revealing financial information

d)

All of the above

26.

What is Netiquette?

a)

Using a net to catch fish

b)

Being mean to other people on Facebook

c)

Being mean to other people on Facebook

d)

Showing manners and etiquette on the Internet

27.

Malware (malicious software) is software that is designed to gain access to your computer with malicious intent.

a)

False

b)

True

28.

For a virus can infect a system, even if it was not initiated/executed by a user

a)

False

b)

True

29.

Spyware is unwanted software that monitors and gathers information on a person and how they use their computer.

a)

False

b)

True

30.

Adware ....

a)

prevents the user from being able to access the data.

b)

infects a computer and causes it to download or display malicious adverts or pop-ups

c)

Must be a Trojan

d)

can be a worm, virus, or Trojan

e)

is used to cause damage

31.

Cyber security is ...

a)

The practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks.

b)

Any activity designed to protect the usability and integrity of a network and its data by managing access to the network.

32.

........ is a type of spyware that logs the keystrokes used and can collect data from an infected computer, including personal information such as websites visited, user logins and financial information.

a)

Spyware

b)

Trogan

c)

Keylogger

d)

Adware

33.

______require human action to propagate and infect other computers. A _____ hides by attaching itself to computer code, software, or documents on the computer. When opened, the virus executes and infects the computer.

a)

Virus

b)

Trojan horses

c)

Adware

d)

Ransomware

34.

_________are self-replicating programs that propagate automatically without user action by exploiting vulnerabilities in software

a)

Grayware

b)

Spyware

c)

Worms

d)

Rootkits

35.

An attacker sends fraudulent email disguised as being from a trusted source.

a)

Pretexting

b)

Phishing

c)

Spear Phishing

d)

Spam

e)

Something for Something

36.

Unsolicited email which often contains harmful links, malware, or deceptive content.

a)

Pretexting

b)

Phishing

c)

Spear Phishing

d)

Spam

e)

Something for Something

37.

An attacker looks over someone’s shoulder to steal information.

a)

Dumpster Diving

b)

Shoulder surfing

c)

Tailgating

d)

Impersonation

e)

Baiting

38.

is an attack where the attacker forges an IP address to gain access to resources.

a)

Syn Flood

b)

Spoofing

c)

Replay

d)

Man-in-the-Middle

e)

DNS Poisoning

39.

Which of the following is a type of malicious software with the main goal of replicating and spreading itself?

a)

Worm

b)

Virus

c)

Spyware

d)

Trojan Horse

40.

A stranger online asks for your real life name, what do you do?

a)

Tell them your name

b)

Ask for their name first

c)

Give them your email address instead

d)

Do no answer at all

41.

Which of these would be the safest password?

a)

Password

b)

9As5w0rD!

c)

Drowssap

d)

PPAASSWWOORRDD

42.
Which of the following can be used to protect a network?
a)
Firewall
b)
Blocker
c)
Server
d)
Client
43.

Gaining unauthorised access to someone else’s computer files is known as:

a)

copyright infringement

b)

hacking

c)

virus attack

d)

data theft

44.

A virus damages the hardware on a computer

a)

True

b)

False

45.

A virus damages the software and data stored on a computer

a)

True

b)

False

46.

What is AntiVirus software?

a)

Software that blocks all unwanted ads.

b)

Software that keeps you from getting sick.

c)

Software that protects your device from viruses and malware.

47.

What type of attack is this? (one answer)

You received a online messaging from a good friend that you won a prize and ask you to click a link to provide your details

a)

Malware

b)

Phishing

c)

Man-in-the-middle

d)

Credential-based attack

e)

SQL injection

48.

What is your Digital Footprint?

a)

Textual content, images, and multimedia that the creator must have the right to use

b)

All of the information online about a person posted either by that person or other, intentionally or unintentionally

c)

A program that detects, prevents, and takes action to disarm or remove malicious software

d)

Software that has malicious intent.

49.

What are Digital Assets?

a)

Textual content, images, and multimedia that the creator must have the right to use

b)

All of the information online about a person posted either by that person or other, intentionally or unintentionally

c)

A program that detects, prevents, and takes action to disarm or remove malicious software

d)

Software that has malicious intent.

50.

What is malware?

a)

Textual content, images, and multimedia that the creator must have the right to use

b)

All of the information online about a person posted either by that person or other, intentionally or unintentionally

c)

A program that detects, prevents, and takes action to disarm or remove malicious software

d)

Software that has malicious intent.