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Malware Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which type of malware attaches itself to other programs, often requiring a host file and user assistance to execute and replicate?

a)
Spyware
b)
Adware
c)
Worm
d)
Virus
e)
Trojan
2.

This type of malware that can self-replicate and spread independently across a network without a host program.  

a)
Spyware
b)
Virus
c)
Trojan
d)
Worm
e)
Adware
3.

Which type of malware is primarily used to secretly collect information about a user's activities, such as browsing habits and personal data?

a)
virus
b)
ransomware
c)
spyware
d)
adware
e)
worm
4.

Which answer choice is a form of cryptomalware?

a)

Adware

b)
Malware that steals personal data
c)

Trojans

d)

Spyware

e)

Ransomware

5.

Where does the Trojan Horse malware get its name from?

a)

It is named after a real historical battle.

b)
It is named after a type of computer hardware.
c)
It is named after a character in a video game.
d)

It is named after a trick used in Greek mythology.

e)
It is named after a famous computer virus.
6.

What is the most likely way to get adware on your computer?

a)
Opening email attachments from friends.
b)
Installing antivirus software from unknown vendors.
c)
Visiting secure websites for online shopping.
d)
Downloading free software from untrustworthy sources.
e)
Using a reputable search engine for browsing.
7.

This type of malware can gain administrative control of your computer and can activate before your operating system boots up. It also has tools to help conceal itself from normal antimalware scans.

a)
Virus
b)
Trojan
c)
Rootkit
d)
Worm
e)
Adware
8.

This type of malware allows a threat attacker to gain unauthorized access by bypassing normal security controls like entering a username and password.

a)
Backdoor
b)
Worm
c)
Trojan
d)
Ransomware
e)
Virus
9.

Steve was upset that he was getting laid off. He created a code designed to shut down his employer's network that would not be triggered until a certain user, attempted to use a specific app from a specific device.. What type of malware did Steve create?

a)
Worm
b)
Virus
c)
Trojan horse
d)
Spyware
e)

Logic bomb

10.

Using Dvorak might be part of a strategy used to try and thwart which type of malware?

a)

Ransomware

b)

Backdoors

c)

Trojans

d)

Bloatware

e)
Keyloggers
11.

Steve downloads and installs free game online. While playing it he notices his computer's webcam has activated on its on and that the computer seem to be browsing through files on its on. What type of malware does his computer probably have?

a)

A SNAKE

b)

A GOAT

c)

A CAT

d)

A RAT

e)

A BOT

12.

A user logs into their computer and is presented with a screen showing a Department of Justice logo indicating the computer has been locked due to the user violating federal law. The screen gives several details of the violation and indicates that the user must pay a fine of $500 within 72 hours, or a warrant will be issued for their arrest. What is this an most likely an example of?

a)

Scareware

b)

Government Regulation

c)

Spyware

d)

Trojan

e)

Rootkit

13.

The term malware was created by combining these two words.

a)

malice and spyware

b)

malfunction and firmware

c)

malware and cyberware

d)
malicious and hardware
e)
malicious and software
14.

Steve buys a copy of a popular video editing program. After he installs it, he notices he also has one month free trials of a photo editing program, a antivirus program, and a sound editing program? What is the extra, unwanted software called?

a)
malware
b)
trialware
c)
adware
d)
spyware
e)
bloatware
15.

What nickname is given to a device that has been infected with malware and can be controlled by a threat attacker?

a)

creep

b)

ghost

c)
zombie
d)

vampire

e)

ghoul

16.

Which type of threat actors are most likely to utilize ransomware?

a)

Script-Kiddies

b)

Hacktivists

c)

Cybercriminals

d)

State-sponsored

e)

Insider Threats

17.

A bootloader is what type of malware?

a)
Trojan horse
b)

Rootkit

c)

Ransomware

d)
Spyware
e)
Adware
18.

A worm usually exploits vulnerabilities in ____________ ____________.

a)
web browsers or plugins
b)
hardware devices or firmware
c)

operating systems or software applications

d)
network protocols or configurations
e)
database systems or cloud services
19.

What is one way a backdoor could be created non-maliciously?

a)

A computer is turned off during a patch update.

b)

A user creating a desktop shortcut to software app.

c)
A hacker exploiting a vulnerability for personal gain.
d)

An trojan horse leaving a code on a computer.

e)
A developer leaving a hidden access point for maintenance.
20.

What does the term "root" refer to in Linux?

a)
A network protocol used in Linux.
b)

An account with administrative privileges.

c)
A directory for user files.
d)
The command to install software packages.
e)
A type of file system in Linux.