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WJEC ICT - Chapter 3 - Malware

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

2.

What is the most common way mobile devices get infected with malware?

a)

Scanning QR codes

b)

Downloading apps from official app stores

c)

Sending text messages

d)

Using public Wi-Fi networks

3.

Which type of malware infects the computer without the user's knowledge and will duplicate itself to slow the computer down?

a)

Worm

b)

Virus

c)

Trojan horse

d)

Spyware

4.

What name is given to a hacker that hacks with malicious intent?

a)

Black hat hacker

b)

Grey hat hacker

c)

White hat hacker

d)

Blue hat hacker

5.

Which type of malware replicates itself on a system by modifying programs and inserting their own code?

a)

Worm

b)

Virus

c)

Trojan horse

d)

Adware

6.

Which form of attack is designed to bombard servers with useless requests until they become unresponsive?

a)

Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS)

b)

Brute force attack

c)

Packet sniffing

d)

SQL injection

7.

What is a common method of malware distribution via email called?

a)

Phishing

b)

Firewalling

c)

Spamming

d)

Scareware

8.

Which of the following is a sign that your computer might be infected with malware?

a)

Decreased internet speed due to network congestion

b)

Frequent system crashes or freezes

c)

Enhanced antivirus notifications

d)

Faster performance and improved speed

9.

Which type of malware will encrypt users data without their permission and demand money in return for the data?

a)

Virus

b)

Ransomware

c)

Spyware

d)

Worm

10.

Which method can help prevent malware infections on a computer system?

a)

Keeping software and operating systems up to date

b)

Disabling the firewall

c)

Opening email attachments from unknown senders

d)

Installing pirated software from untrusted sources

11.

What is the best practice for downloading files from the internet to avoid malware?

a)

Only download files from trusted and reputable sources

b)

Download files from peer-to-peer networks for faster downloads

c)

Download files from any website, but scan them with an antivirus afterward

12.

What name is given to hackers who try to hack their companies' data in order to identify weaknesses in their system?

a)

Grey hat hacker

b)

White hat hacker

c)

Black hat hacker

13.

Which type of malware will enter a computer system and appear as legitimate software?

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan horse

d)

Spyware

14.

What name is given to hackers who gain unauthorized access to a computer system but do so without malicious intent?

a)

Black hat hacker

b)

White hat hacker

c)

Grey hat hacker

15.

What should you do if you suspect your computer is infected with malware?

a)

Run an antivirus scan and follow removal instructions

b)

Attempt to remove the malware manually from system files

c)

Disconnect from the internet and never use it again

16.

Which form of spyware logs everything you type on your keyboard?

a)

Worm

b)

Keylogging

c)

Spyware

d)

Trojan horse

17.

Which of the following is NOT a common way malware can infect a system?

a)

Phishing emails

b)

Social media posts

c)

Software updates from official sources

d)

Infected USB drives

18.

What is malware?

a)

Software designed to harm computer systems

b)

A form of cloud computing

c)

A type of computer hardware

d)

A programming language

19.

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

a)

Trojan

b)

Firewall

c)

Worm