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Malware 02

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is an alternative name for malware?

a)

Computer bug

b)

Computer hack

c)

Malicious software

d)

Error code

2.

What kind of malware is used to find out user browsing habits, keystrokes, or passwords for the purposes of identity theft?

a)

Trojan virus

b)

Adware

c)

Virus

d)

Spyware

3.

Which virus groups computers together to create a network?

a)

Trojan

b)

Botnets

c)

Malware

d)

Adware

4.

Trojan Viruses ...

a)

Trick people into downloading malicious software

b)

Put computers in a network to control

c)

Melt down the computer to a point of no function

d)

Spread other malicious programs

5.

What is scareware?

a)

None are correct

b)

A virus that uses a disguise, like a safe anti-virus program, to infect a person’s computer

c)

A virus that spreads other malicious programs

d)

A virus that groups computers together to create a network

6.

Trojan is a virus that _________

a)

is easy to detect because the virus has suspicious symptoms

b)

has symptoms that are similar to viruses in humans

c)

has the ability to multiply quickly into copies of itself

d)

is difficult to detect because it replicates itself as a safe computer program

7.

What is a computer virus?

a)

Covid-19

b)

The flu

c)

An infection of a computer that spreads to other computers.

d)

A cold

8.

What does a computer virus do?

a)

Post on your instagram.

b)

Damage your computers data.

c)

Delete the internet.

d)

Give your computer a fever.

9.
What is adware?
a)
Causes adverts to appear
b)
Deletes files
10.

What is scareware?

a)

A virus that creates fear in the user in order that they do something.

b)

a virus that uses a disguise to infect a person's computer

c)

a virus that groups computers together to create a network

d)

a virus that spreads other malicious programs

11.

What type of malware is used to log keystrokes, or steal sensitive information from your computer?

a)

worm

b)

trojan

c)

virus

d)

spyware

12.

What type of malware will lock your computer until you pay the hacker money?

a)

spyware

b)

trojan

c)

ransomware

d)

worm

13.

What type of malware reproduces itself and doesn't need user input to spread to other computers?

a)

trojan

b)

spyware

c)

scareware

d)

worm

14.

Why are computer viruses dangerous?

a)

They can invalidate your other software licences.

b)

They will cause your browser to popup advertisements

c)

They will try to sell you things you do not want.

d)

They can run programs that may harm your computer or allow hackers to access your computer.

15.

The easiest way to become a victim of malware, spyware or viruses is through:

a)

playing games.

b)

online chatrooms.

c)

texting.

d)

downloads

16.

Most viruses stay active until you turn___the computer.

a)

Off

b)

On

c)

None of the above

17.

A computer infected with a computer virus may run_____ than normal.

a)

Slower

b)

faster

c)

normal

d)

all of the above

18.

An antivirus program should run in the background at all times

a)

True

b)

False

19.

Malware is the term used to refer to a variety of hostile or intrusive software

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Select ALL the malware

a)

Worm

b)

Trojan Horse

c)

WiFi

d)

Virus

21.

Shouldering...

a)

...means looking over somebodies shoulder to see personal information

b)

...means framing as someone else to gain personal information

c)

...means using pop-up adverts to redirect users

d)

...means using threats to gain personal information

22.

Which of these is not a type of malware?

a)

Hacking

b)

Denial of service attack

c)

Pharming

d)

Worm

23.

True or false: Key-loggers remember keys used to find routes and gain information

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Blagging...

a)

...means installing a virus into a computer

b)

...is an often-used way to fix computers

c)

...means persisting with a method of social engineering until it succeeds

d)

...means framing as someone reliable or trusted to gain information such as passwords

25.

True or false: Computer viruses are most commonly installed by a computer chip

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Which of these is an example of Malware?

a)

Blagging

b)

Adware

c)

Worm

d)

A Phone

27.

A Trojan...

a)

...is inserted by hackers

b)

...is a form of physical threat

c)

...is a virus which misleads users

d)

...is a common way to fight malware

28.

A worm...

a)

...copies itself using a computer system

b)

...often gains access through security failures on a certain computer

c)

...is inserted into a system when nobody's looking

d)

...is a type of social engineering

29.

Which type of malware stops a user by asking for password confirmation and stealing personal data?

a)

Adware

b)

Spyware

c)

Trojan

d)

Denial of Service Attack

e)

Worm

30.

Which of these images represents shouldering?

a)
b)
c)
d)
31.

Which of these occur outside of a computer?

a)

Trojan

b)

Physical Threat

c)

Denial of service attack

d)

Shouldering

e)

Spyware

32.

Physical Threats...

a)

...occur outside of a computer and are often used to gain personal information

b)

...most commonly occur on social media

c)

...are, most commonly, used to damage a computer

33.

Which of these is an easy and common way of recognizing or stopping phishing?

a)
b)
c)
d)
34.

Adware...

a)

...is the process of creating an advert

b)

...is the process of hacking into a site through an advert

c)

...means giving possibly harmful adverts to a user

d)

...is the term for any advert

35.

True or false: Pharming means misdirecting users to websites to install a virus or gain personal information

a)

True

b)

False

36.

True of false: Malware cannot be used for bad intentions

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Which of these are examples of phishing?

a)
b)
c)
d)
38.

How does a computer virus usually attach?

a)

A file or document

b)

A computer chip

c)

An advert

d)

Other

39.

Spyware...

a)

...is another word for virus

b)

...is the process of hiring people to find personal information

c)

...involves physically looking at someone typing a password

d)

...sends information away without permission

40.

Altnet is an example of what?

a)

Keylogging

b)

Spyware

c)

Virus

d)

Trojan

e)

Adware

41.

Malware and Social Engineering is usually used to gain what?

a)
b)

Friends

c)

Personal Information

d)

Nothing

42.

Which of these is not an example of Social Engineering?

a)

Phishing

b)

Pharming

c)

Blagging

d)

Hacking

e)

Shouldering

43.

Fake emails can be an example of what?

a)

Phishing

b)

Shouldering

44.

True or False: Social Engineering and Malware are usually used for good intents

a)

True

b)

False

45.

How could you avoid shouldering?

a)

Change your password regularly

b)

Keep your password hidden

c)

Check the address of the website you're on

d)

Don't click on adverts you don't trust

e)

Make sure not to reveal your password

46.

This type of virus uniquely created to quickly spread throughout the local area network and generally across the Internet.

a)

Macro virus

b)

Network virus

c)

Multi partite virus

d)

Worm

47.

Coded virus that attach themselves to .exe files; compressed files such as zip or drive files.

a)

Multipartite Virus

b)

Network Virus

c)

File infection Virus

d)

Boot Sector Virus

48.

This program is very similar to a virus and has the ability to self-replicate leading to negative effects on your computer. Example of this virus is Sobig virus.

a)

Memory Resident viruses

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

d)

Browser hijacker

49.

(a)   and adware collect information on you without your consent, whereas a more traditional virus typically spreads software.

50.

is malware that locks your computer and mobile devices, or encrypts your documents, pictures, and other important files.

a)

Spyware

b)

Software

c)

Ransomware

d)

Adware

51.

They encode or encrypt themselves in a different way every time they infect your computer. They use different encryption and algorithm.

a)

Worm

b)

Trojans

c)

Browser Hijacker

d)

Polymorphic Virus

52.

The general term for malicious software

a)

Hardware

b)

Malware

c)

Ransomware

d)

Spyware

53.

WannaCry virus is an example of

a)

Spyware

b)

Malware

c)

Trojan

d)

Ransomware

54.

Who was the creator of Love bug virus

(a)  

55.

Malware can do a lot of damage such as: (choose 3 options)

a)

Erase files

b)

Create popups

c)

Allow access to files

d)

programs downloaded off to internet

e)

track keystrokes

56.

The worst computer virus outbreak in history caused estimated damage of $38 billion in 2004, but its inflation-adjusted cost is actually $52.2 billion.

a)

Mydoom

b)

ILOVEYOU

c)

Zeus

d)

WannaCry

e)

Sobig

57.

Indications of a __________ being active on a device include unusual activity such as computer settings being changed unexpectedly.

a)

Ransomware

b)

Spyware

c)

Malware

d)

Trojan

58.

They are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation.

a)

Virus

b)

Anti virus

c)

Spyware

d)

Ransomware

59.

Any kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communication that gets sent out in bulk. Often spam is sent via email, but it can also be distributed via text messages, phone calls, or social media.

a)

Chain message

b)

Spybot

c)

Spam

d)

Virus

60.

A software that scans your computer for malware and monitors your system for activity associated with viruses.

a)

Spybot

b)

AdAware

c)

Built-in diagnostic tools

d)

Anti-virus

61.

This type of virus uniquely created to quickly spread throughout the local area network and generally across the Internet.

a)

Macro virus

b)

Network virus

c)

Multi partite virus

d)

Worm

62.

Coded virus that attach themselves to .exe files; compressed files such as zip or drive files.

a)

Multipartite Virus

b)

Network Virus

c)

File infection Virus

d)

Boot Sector Virus

63.

This program is very similar to a virus and has the ability to self-replicate leading to negative effects on your computer. Example of this virus is Sobig virus.

a)

Memory Resident viruses

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

d)

Browser hijacker

64.

(a)   and adware collect information on you without your consent, whereas a more traditional virus typically spreads software.

65.

is malware that locks your computer and mobile devices, or encrypts your documents, pictures, and other important files.

a)

Spyware

b)

Software

c)

Ransomware

d)

Adware

66.

They encode or encrypt themselves in a different way every time they infect your computer. They use different encryption and algorithm.

a)

Worm

b)

Trojans

c)

Browser Hijacker

d)

Polymorphic Virus

67.

The general term for malicious software

a)

Hardware

b)

Malware

c)

Ransomware

d)

Spyware

68.

WannaCry virus is an example of

a)

Spyware

b)

Malware

c)

Trojan

d)

Ransomware

69.

Who was the creator of Love bug virus

(a)  

70.

Malware can do a lot of damage such as: (choose 3 options)

a)

Erase files

b)

Create popups

c)

Allow access to files

d)

programs downloaded off to internet

e)

track keystrokes

71.

The worst computer virus outbreak in history caused estimated damage of $38 billion in 2004, but its inflation-adjusted cost is actually $52.2 billion.

a)

Mydoom

b)

ILOVEYOU

c)

Zeus

d)

WannaCry

e)

Sobig

72.

Indications of a __________ being active on a device include unusual activity such as computer settings being changed unexpectedly.

a)

Ransomware

b)

Spyware

c)

Malware

d)

Trojan

73.

They are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to another and to interfere with computer operation.

a)

Virus

b)

Anti virus

c)

Spyware

d)

Ransomware

74.

Any kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communication that gets sent out in bulk. Often spam is sent via email, but it can also be distributed via text messages, phone calls, or social media.

a)

Chain message

b)

Spybot

c)

Spam

d)

Virus

75.

A software that scans your computer for malware and monitors your system for activity associated with viruses.

a)

Spybot

b)

AdAware

c)

Built-in diagnostic tools

d)

Anti-virus