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WorksheetsQuiz Reviewer 6: Week 6_Malicious Software
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 21mins
1. It refers to any malicious program that causes harm to a computer system or network.
Non-Resident Virus
Malicious Software
Computer Virus
Resident Virus
2. This virus can execute secretly when the host program/file is activated
Computer Virus
Non-resident virus
Malicious Software
Resident Virus
3. These are viruses that do not live in the computer’s memory
Computer Virus
Non-resident Virus
Malicious Software
Resident Virus
4. This virus works by latching itself onto the computer’s memory, thus granting it the freedom to attack any file or application on the device.
Computer Virus
Non-resident Virus
Malicious Software
Resident Virus
5. It is a self-replicating computer virus. It uses a network to send copies of itself to other nodes and do so without any user intervention.
Computer Virus
Computer Worm
I love you Virus
Storm Worm
6. What was the year does the first computer worm discovered?
1988
1978
1987
1977
7. He is an American student who wanted to discover how big the internet really was.
John Morris
Alfred Morris
Trajon Morris
Robert Morris
8. Type of malware that locks and encrypts a victim’s data, files, devices or system, rendering them inaccessible and unusable until the attacker receives a ransom payment.
Computer Virus
Morris Worm
Ransomware
SQL Slammer
9. Malicious program that is designed as authentic, real, and genuine software.
Worm
Trojan Horses
Morrisware
Ransomware
10. Type of malware that perform certain tasks including watching and tracking user actions and collecting personal data.
Spyware
Ransomware
Hardware
Rootkits
IDENTIFICATION
11. It display ads (a pop-up window appears) on the computer’s desktop or inside individual programs.
(a)
12. A type of malware that perform certain tasks including watching and tracking user actions and collecting personal data.
(a)
13. Any viruses that do not live in the computer's memory.
(a)
14. A malicious program that is designed as authentic, real and genuine software.
(a)
15. A malicious software that alters the regular functionality of an OS on a computer in a stealthy manner.
(a)
TRUE OR FALSE
16. Clicking on suspicious links in emails can lead to malware infections.
(a)
17. A computer virus can replicate itself and spread to other programs or files on a computer.
(a)
18. Malicious software can only infect computers.
(a)
19. The "ILOVEYOU" virus was the first virus to cause significant damage on a global scale.
(a)
20. A firewall can help prevent unauthorized access to your computer, reducing the risk of malware infections.
(a)
Enumerate Spyware Types
Two Types of Computer Virus
