CFE S2 Cyber Security

What is malware?

• A type of computer hardware

• A harmless software program

• Any program or file harmful to a computer user

• A type of computer game

What is a computer virus?

• A type of software that helps protect your computer

• A type of malicious code or program that spreads from one computer to another

• A harmless program that speeds up your computer

• A tool used to clean your computer

How does a virus operate?

• By deleting all files on a computer

• By attaching itself to other programs or documents

• By speeding up the computer's processes

• By creating new files on the computer

What potential effects can a virus have on a computer?

• It can improve the computer's performance

• It can cause unexpected or damaging effects, such as corrupting data

• It can make the computer run faster

• It can help organize files on the computer

What is a computer worm?

• A type of malware that spreads copies of itself from computer to computer.

• A type of software that protects computers from viruses.

• A harmless program that helps in data transfer.

• A tool used for creating computer programs.

How does a computer worm replicate itself?

• By attaching itself to a software program.

• By requiring human interaction.

• By replicating itself without any human interaction.

• By using antivirus software.

What is a Trojan horse in the context of computer software?

• A type of legitimate software that helps protect your computer.

• A type of malicious code or software that looks legitimate but can take control of your computer.

• A type of software that speeds up your computer's performance.

• A type of game software that entertains users.

What is the primary purpose of a Trojan horse?

• To improve computer speed.

• To provide entertainment.

• To damage, disrupt, steal, or inflict harmful action on your data or network.

• To help organize files.

What are programs that secretly record your computer activities called?

• Antivirus

• Firewall

• Spyware

• Adware

Can spyware be used for legitimate purposes?

• Yes, always

• No, never

• Yes, but most are malicious

• No, they are illegal