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Malware Identification Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A malicious program that attaches itself to legitimate files and spreads when the file is executed.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

2.

A self-replicating program that spreads through networks without requiring user action.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

3.

A disguised software that appears useful but secretly installs malicious code on a system.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

4.

The ILOVEYOU malware, which spread via email attachments and overwrote user files.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

5.

A malicious program that infects a system and opens a backdoor for hackers, often posing as a legitimate app.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

6.

The Morris Worm, which spread across early internet networks, consuming system resources.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

7.

The Melissa malware, which spread through Microsoft Word documents via email.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

8.

A program that masquerades as a free game but secretly logs keystrokes and sends them to hackers.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

9.

A type of malware that spreads by copying itself into executable files but requires user execution.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

10.

A network-based malware that exploits vulnerabilities and spreads without needing user interaction.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

11.

A piece of malware that modifies host files and spreads only when the infected file is executed.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

12.

The Conficker malware, which exploited Windows vulnerabilities to spread across networks.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

13.

A malicious program that looks like an antivirus but actually installs spyware on the system.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

14.

A self-replicating malware that spreads via USB drives but does not require execution by the user.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

15.

A hacker distributes a fake software update that, when installed, gives the attacker remote access.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

16.

The Sasser malware, which spread through system vulnerabilities and caused Windows systems to crash.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

17.

A malicious script hidden inside a PDF file that activates when the file is opened.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

18.

The Zeus malware, which is designed to steal banking credentials by recording keystrokes.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

19.

A malware program that spreads through network shares and email attachments, slowing down internet traffic.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan

20.

A keylogger disguised as a free productivity app that secretly records all keyboard inputs.

a)

Virus

b)

Worm

c)

Trojan