Question 1

Which of the following is not one of the four methods for classifying the various types of malware?​

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A)  ​Circulation
B)  ​Infection
C)  ​Concealment
D)  ​Source

Question 2

What are some of the functions performed by viruses?

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Viruses have performed the following fun...

Question 3

What is malware?

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Malware is software that enters a comput...

Question 4

What is a worm?

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A worm is a malicious program that uses ...

Question 5

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-Software code that gives access to a program or a service that circumvents normal security protections.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Adware
B)  Backdoor
C)  Botnet
D)  Computer virus
E)  HoaxF) KeyloggerG) Logic bombH) Macro virusI) Spear phishingJ) Vishing

Question 6

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-​A computer virus that is written in a script known as a macro

Accepted Answer

A)  Adware
B)  Backdoor
C)  Botnet
D)  Computer virus
E)  HoaxF) KeyloggerG) Logic bombH) Macro virusI) Spear phishingJ) Vishing

Question 7

What type of malware consists of a set of software tools used by an attacker to hide the actions or presence of other types of malicious software, such as Trojans, viruses, or worms?

Accepted Answer

A)  rootkit
B)  backdoor
C)  wrapper
D)  shield

Question 8

Due to the prevalence of text filters for filtering spam, how have spammers modified their attacks?

Accepted Answer

Spammers have turned to image ...

Question 9

A macro is a series of instructions that can be grouped together as a single command.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-Computer code that lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event​

Accepted Answer

A)  Adware
B)  Backdoor
C)  Botnet
D)  Computer virus
E)  HoaxF) KeyloggerG) Logic bombH) Macro virusI) Spear phishingJ) Vishing

Question 11

_______________ is a general term used to describe software that secretly spies on users by collecting information without their consent.​
​Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.

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The answer of _______________ is a general term used to...

Question 12

In the ____________________ technique, the virus is divided into several parts and the parts are placed at random positions throughout the host program, overwriting the original contents of the host.

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The answer of In the ____________________ technique, the virus is...

Question 13

Because of how a rootkit replaces operating system files, it can be difficult to remove a rootkit from a system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-A false warning designed to trick users into changing security settings on their computer​

Accepted Answer

A)  Adware
B)  Backdoor
C)  Botnet
D)  Computer virus
E)  HoaxF) KeyloggerG) Logic bombH) Macro virusI) Spear phishingJ) Vishing

Question 15

Select below the type of malware that appears to have a legitimate use, but actually contains or does something malicious:

Accepted Answer

A)  script
B)  virus
C)  Trojan
D)  worm

Question 16

Explain how an appender infection works.

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The virus first appends itself to the en...

Question 17

Software keyloggers are programs that silently capture all keystrokes, including passwords and sensitive information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-A logical computer network of zombies under the control of an attacker.​

Accepted Answer

A)  Adware
B)  Backdoor
C)  Botnet
D)  Computer virus
E)  HoaxF) KeyloggerG) Logic bombH) Macro virusI) Spear phishingJ) Vishing

Question 19

The two types of malware that require user intervention to spread are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Viruses and trojans
B)  Rootkits and worms
C)  Trojans and worms
D)  Rootkits and Trojans

Question 20

What type of attack is targeted against a smaller group of specific individuals, such as the major executives working for a manufacturing company?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Spam
B)  ​Adware
C)  ​Watering Hole
D)  ​Typo Squatting

Exam 2: Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

Due to the prevalence of text filters for filtering spam, how have spammers modified their attacks?

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Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A false warning designed to trick users into changing security settings on their computer​

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Select below the type of malware that appears to have a legitimate use, but actually contains or does something malicious:

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Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -​A computer virus that is written in a script known as a macro

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What type of attack is targeted against a smaller group of specific individuals, such as the major executives working for a manufacturing company?​

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A macro is a series of instructions that can be grouped together as a single command.​

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What type of malware consists of a set of software tools used by an attacker to hide the actions or presence of other types of malicious software, such as Trojans, viruses, or worms?

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Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Software code that gives access to a program or a service that circumvents normal security protections.​

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What is a worm?

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Which of the following is not one of the four methods for classifying the various types of malware?​

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Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A logical computer network of zombies under the control of an attacker.​

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_______________ is a general term used to describe software that secretly spies on users by collecting information without their consent.​ ​Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.

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Software keyloggers are programs that silently capture all keystrokes, including passwords and sensitive information.

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Because of how a rootkit replaces operating system files, it can be difficult to remove a rootkit from a system.

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What are some of the functions performed by viruses?

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What is malware?

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In the ____________________ technique, the virus is divided into several parts and the parts are placed at random positions throughout the host program, overwriting the original contents of the host.

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Explain how an appender infection works.

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Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Computer code that lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event​

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The two types of malware that require user intervention to spread are:

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What type of attack is targeted against a smaller group of specific individuals, such as the major executives working for a manufacturing company?

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A macro is a series of instructions that can be grouped together as a single command.

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Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Software code that gives access to a program or a service that circumvents normal security protections.

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A worm is a malicious program that uses ...
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Which of the following is not one of the four methods for classifying the various types of malware?

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Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -A logical computer network of zombies under the control of an attacker.

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Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Computer code that lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event

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