Computer Systems and Networks Threats Quiz

What is malware?

• A system update tool

• Software designed to protect your system

• Malicious software intended to damage or disrupt systems

• A type of network cable

What is a computer virus?

• A type of password manager

• A software that deletes unused files

• Malware that replicates itself and spreads

• A way to increase RAM

What is a worm?

• A code that boosts internet speed

• Malware that replicates and spreads on its own

• A BIOS feature

• An audio compression tool

What is a Trojan horse in computing?

• A web browser plugin

• Malware disguised as useful software

• A firewall tool

• A password generator

What is spyware designed to do?

• Clean junk files

• Scan for viruses

• Secretly collect information about the user

• Improve screen resolution

What does ransomware do?

• Encrypts files and demands payment to unlock them

• Boosts CPU speed

• Finds duplicate files

• Compresses system memory

What is a botnet used for?

• Saving battery power

• Coordinated attacks like DDoS using infected machines

• Updating drivers

• Speeding up apps

What is a man-in-the-middle attack?

• Encrypting data before sending it

• Intercepting and potentially altering data in transmission

• Formatting hard drives

• Using a VPN for communication

What is a brute force attack?

• Installing a system update

• Guessing passwords using trial and error

• Resetting a user’s credentials

• Sending spam emails

What is the difference between passive and active cyber attacks?

• Passive attacks try to shut down a system

• Active attacks only involve viruses

• Passive attacks monitor data; active attacks try to damage or disrupt

• Passive attacks use encryption