Malware Quiz

What is the main goal of crimeware?

• To entertain users

• To facilitate illegal online activities

• To improve computer performance

• To create backups

What is malware?

• A type of hardware

• A type of malicious software

• A computer operating system

• A programming language

Which of the following is NOT a task that malware might perform?

• Capture data

• Destroy data

• Improve data security

• Manipulate data

What is the primary method by which malware enters a system?

• Through user consent

• Without the user's knowledge

• Through physical access

• With a password

Which of the following actions is a virus unlikely to perform?

• A) Steal data

• B) Modify data

• C) Protect data

• D) Corrupt data

Which type of virus infection is shown in the diagram as "a"?

• Split infection virus

• Swiss cheese virus

• Appender virus

• Trojan virus

What is the role of a virus in a computer system?

• To enhance system performance

• To load into RAM and attach to programs

• To provide security updates

• To clean the system of malware

What does a virus attach itself to in a computer?

• Hardware components

• Running programs

• Internet browsers

• Antivirus software

Which malware type is often disguised as legitimate software to trick users into installing it?

• Trojan horse

• Worm

• Adware

• Virus

Which malware type is often used to secretly monitor user activity?

• Spyware

• Adware

• Virus

• Worm