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WorksheetsWJEC ICT - Chapter 3 - Malware
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 11mins
Match the following
Adware
A self-replicating program that spreads across networks
Worm
A type of malicious software designed to block access to a system
Spyware
Attaches to files, spreads when download
Virus
Provides users with advertisements
Ransomware
Software that secretly monitors user activity
What is the most common way mobile devices get infected with malware?
Scanning QR codes
Downloading apps from official app stores
Sending text messages
Using public Wi-Fi networks
Which type of malware infects the computer without the user's knowledge and will duplicate itself to slow the computer down?
Worm
Virus
Trojan horse
Spyware
What name is given to a hacker that hacks with malicious intent?
Black hat hacker
Grey hat hacker
White hat hacker
Blue hat hacker
Which type of malware replicates itself on a system by modifying programs and inserting their own code?
Worm
Virus
Trojan horse
Adware
Which form of attack is designed to bombard servers with useless requests until they become unresponsive?
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)
Brute force attack
Packet sniffing
SQL injection
What is a common method of malware distribution via email called?
Phishing
Firewalling
Spamming
Scareware
Which of the following is a sign that your computer might be infected with malware?
Decreased internet speed due to network congestion
Frequent system crashes or freezes
Enhanced antivirus notifications
Faster performance and improved speed
Which type of malware will encrypt users data without their permission and demand money in return for the data?
Virus
Ransomware
Spyware
Worm
Which method can help prevent malware infections on a computer system?
Keeping software and operating systems up to date
Disabling the firewall
Opening email attachments from unknown senders
Installing pirated software from untrusted sources
What is the best practice for downloading files from the internet to avoid malware?
Only download files from trusted and reputable sources
Download files from peer-to-peer networks for faster downloads
Download files from any website, but scan them with an antivirus afterward
What name is given to hackers who try to hack their companies' data in order to identify weaknesses in their system?
Grey hat hacker
White hat hacker
Black hat hacker
Which type of malware will enter a computer system and appear as legitimate software?
Virus
Worm
Trojan horse
Spyware
What name is given to hackers who gain unauthorized access to a computer system but do so without malicious intent?
Black hat hacker
White hat hacker
Grey hat hacker
What should you do if you suspect your computer is infected with malware?
Run an antivirus scan and follow removal instructions
Attempt to remove the malware manually from system files
Disconnect from the internet and never use it again
Which form of spyware logs everything you type on your keyboard?
Worm
Keylogging
Spyware
Trojan horse
Which of the following is NOT a common way malware can infect a system?
Phishing emails
Social media posts
Software updates from official sources
Infected USB drives
What is malware?
Software designed to harm computer systems
A form of cloud computing
A type of computer hardware
A programming language
Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?
Trojan
Firewall
Worm
