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WorksheetsQuiz 1 Computer malware and integrity
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
What does file integrity refer to?
Safety of files
Amount of data stored
Speed of data transfer
Accuracy and completeness of data
How can file integrity be protected?
Allow multiple users to edit
Passwords
Remove file access restrictions
Overwrite protection
What is the main purpose of antivirus software?
Detect and remove malware
Detect viruses
Improve internet speed
Secure file size and type
Which term best defines the main goal of a computer virus?
Spread between computers and cause damage
Break data encryption
Decrease computer performance
Protect files from corruption
What is a Trojan Horse in terms of computer malware?
Malware spread between computers and cause damage
Malware disguised as a legitimate program
Malware used to gather data from a user's computer
Malware that holds victim's information for a reward
What is the purpose of spyware?
Malware spread between computers and cause damage
Malware disguised as a legitimate program
Malware used to gather data from a user's computer
Malware that holds victim's information for a reward
What is ransomware?
Malware spread between computers and cause damage
Malware disguised as a legitimate program
Malware used to gather data from a user's computer
Malware that holds victim's information for a reward
What is the main goal of a bot in cybercrimes?
Decrypt information that was encrypted
Break into user accounts and send spam
Improve computer performance
What is the purpose of a keylogger?
Monitor and record keystrokes on a device
Monitor biometrics
To send logs of keystrokes
Block the user from entering data on the keyboard.
What is data misuse?
Computer crime
Computer fraud
Use of data for intended purposes
Use of data for unintended purposes
What is proprietary software?
Software developed and used exclusively by an organization
Trade secret
Confidential information
All of the above
What is computer fraud?
use of data and information for purposes other than it was originally intended.
a crime that involves a computer and a network.
software developed and used exclusively by an organisation
Use of computers to defraud people or organizations
What is the main goal of a phishing attack?
Illicitly gaining access to a competitor's information
obtain and use someone else’s personal details to impersonate them
Copying or distributing software without permission
Trick users into entering personal information
What is industrial espionage in terms of cybercrimes?
Gaining access to a competitor's information
obtain and use someone else’s personal details to impersonate them
Copying or distributing software without permission
Trick users into entering personal information
What is the main purpose of a firewall in cybersecurity?
Enhance computer performance
Monitor network traffic and block unauthorized access
Improve internet speed
Protect files from corruption
What is the main goal of a DDoS attack?
Enhance data encryption
Overload a server or network to make it unavailable
Improve computer performance
Protect files from corruption
Which can be a sign of possible malware infection?
Computer can shut down
won't let you remove software.
suddenly slows down, crashes
shows ads in places you typically wouldn't see them
Malware that does not need to attach themselves with existing programs.
Worm
Trojan Horse
Virus
Bot
