ITE-13-Quiz01

What type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software?

• Trojan horse

• Worm

• Ransomware

• Spyware

Which type of malware spreads by replicating itself and infecting other computers?

• Trojan horse

• Worm

• Ransomware

• Spyware

What type of malware encrypts files and demands a ransom for their release?

• Trojan horse

• Worm

• Ransomware

• Spyware

Which type of malware secretly collects sensitive information from a user's device?

• Trojan horse

• Worm

• Ransomware

• Spyware

Which type of malware displays unwanted advertisements on a user's device?

• Adware

• Rootkit

• Logic bomb

• Botnet

Which type of malware records keystrokes to capture sensitive information?

• Backdoor

• Keylogger

• Man-in-the-middle

• Polymorphic

What type of malware allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to a computer?

• Adware

• Logic bomb

• Rootkit

• Botnet

What is the primary purpose of an anti-malware program?

• Speed up computer performance

• Enhance internet speed

• Protect against malicious software

• Optimize storage space

What is the term for a security program that identifies and removes malicious software from a computer?

• Firewall

• Anti-virus

• Encryption tool

• Browser extension

In the context of anti-malware programs, what is a "quarantine"?

• A secure online backup

• A list of safe websites

• Isolating and containing infected files

• An encrypted communication channel