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WorksheetsLesson 5: Cybersecurity and Malware Quiz
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 23mins
Who created the Creeper Virus in 1971, the first experimental self-replicating program?
Bob Thomas
Robert Morris
Onel de Guzman
John McAfee
The Reaper program, considered the first antivirus, was developed to remove which early virus?
ILOVEYOU
Creeper
Morris Worm
Brain Virus
Which Pakistani brothers created the Brain Virus in 1986?
Santos Brothers
Alvi Brothers
Garcia Brothers
Khan Brothers
The ILOVEYOU Virus originated from which country?
Japan
United States
South Korea
Philippines
Who is associated with the creation of the ILOVEYOU Virus?
Bob Thomas
Onel de Guzman
Bill Gates
Mark Abene
Which malware spread through an email with the subject 'I LOVE YOU'?
Ransomware
Spyware
ILOVEYOU Worm
Brain Virus
Which malware crippled hospital systems in the UK in 2017?
PC Cyborg
WannaCry
Melissa
Conficker
What type of malware was WannaCry?
Virus
Adware
Ransomware
Trojan
The Morris Worm (1988) spread rapidly by exploiting weaknesses in:
LAN cables
Internet networks
Social media
USB flash drives
Malware that pretends to be useful software but hides malicious code is:
Trojan
Worm
Spyware
Virus
Which malware is commonly used to steal passwords and track keystrokes?
Adware
Keylogger
Rootkit
Polymorphic virus
What is the primary goal of ransomware attackers?
Show advertisements
Collect browsing history
Demand payment for file recovery
Speed up computers
What major effect does malware have on businesses?
Faster internet speed
Increased sales
Loss of customer trust
More system storage
Which malware spreads rapidly on its own without needing to be opened?
Worm
Trojan
Spyware
Adware
Adware is commonly distributed through:
Cracked or free downloadable software
Antivirus programs
School Wi-Fi passwords
Firewall systems
A botnet refers to:
A broken internet signal
A group of remotely controlled infected computers
A secure VPN network
A firewall system backup
Which Filipino government service was disrupted by the DMW ransomware attack?
Passport printing
OFW document processing
Civil registry certificates
Driver licensing
Which prevention technique protects accounts from unauthorized access?
Weak passwords
Disabling updates
Using strong passwords
Downloading cracked apps
Which is a sign that a device may be infected with malware?
Stable performance
Faster startup time
Sudden pop-up windows and slow speed
Frequent system updates
The golden cybersecurity rule is:
Ignore suspicious messages
Share your password only with close friends
If it’s too good to be true, it’s probably a scam
Turn off antivirus to increase speed
The first self-replicating computer experiment created in 1971.
(a)
Creator of the ILOVEYOU Virus.
(a)
Malware that locks or encrypts user files and demands money.
(a)
The ransomware attack in 2017 affecting hospitals worldwide.
(a)
Two Pakistani brothers who developed the Brain Virus.
(a)
Malware that secretly monitors user activity and steals information.
(a)
The country where the ILOVEYOU malware originated.
(a)
Malware whose main function is to display excessive pop-up ads.
(a)
The first antivirus created to remove the Creeper Virus.
(a)
Network of computers controlled remotely by attackers.
(a)
