Question 1

What type of malware is heavily dependent on a user in order to spread?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions.
-Software or a hardware device that captures and stores each keystroke that a user types on the computer's keyboard.​

Accepted Answer

A) Adware 
B) Backdoor 
C) Botnet 
D) Computer virus 
E) Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing 
A) Adware 
B) Backdoor 
C) Botnet 
D) Computer virus 
E) Hoax
F)Keylogger
G)Logic bomb
H)Macro virus
I)Spear phishing
J)Vishing

Question 3

How does a rootkit work?

Accepted Answer

One approach used by rootkits is to alte

Question 4

Describe a macro virus.

Accepted Answer

A macro virus is written in a script kno

Question 5

How many different Microsoft Windows file types can be infected with a virus?

Accepted Answer

A) 50 
B) 60 
C) 70 
D) 80 
A) 50 
B) 60 
C) 70 
D) 80

Question 6

Of the three types of mutating malware, what type changes its internal code to one of a set number of predefined mutations whenever it is executed?​

Accepted Answer

A) Oligomorphic malware​ 
B) ​Polymorphic malware 
C) ​Metamorphic malware 
D) ​Statimorphic malware 
A) Oligomorphic malware​ 
B) ​Polymorphic malware 
C) ​Metamorphic malware 
D) ​Statimorphic malware

Question 7

A(n) ____________________ is either a small hardware device or a program that monitors each keystroke a user types on the computer's keyboard.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ____________________ is either a small hardware...

Question 8

What term below is used to describe a means of gathering information for an attack by relying on the weaknesses of individuals?

Accepted Answer

A) Phreaking 
B) Hacking 
C) Social engineering 
D) Reverse engineering 
A) Phreaking 
B) Hacking 
C) Social engineering 
D) Reverse engineering

Question 9

What type of undocumented yet benign hidden feature launches after a special set of commands, key combinations, or mouse clicks, and was no longer included in Microsoft software after the start of their Trustworthy Computing initiative?

Accepted Answer

A) Trojan horse 
B) virus 
C) bug 
D) Easter egg 
A) Trojan horse 
B) virus 
C) bug 
D) Easter egg

Question 10

Successful attacks on computers today consist of a single element, malicious​ software programs that are created to infiltrate computers with the intent to do harm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What type of malware is heavily dependent on a user in order to spread?

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Software or a hardware device that captures and stores each keystroke that a user types on the computer's keyboard.

How does a rootkit work?

Describe a macro virus.

How many different Microsoft Windows file types can be infected with a virus?

Of the three types of mutating malware, what type changes its internal code to one of a set number of predefined mutations whenever it is executed?

A(n) ____________________ is either a small hardware device or a program that monitors each keystroke a user types on the computer's keyboard.

What term below is used to describe a means of gathering information for an attack by relying on the weaknesses of individuals?

What type of undocumented yet benign hidden feature launches after a special set of commands, key combinations, or mouse clicks, and was no longer included in Microsoft software after the start of their Trustworthy Computing initiative?

Successful attacks on computers today consist of a single element, malicious software programs that are created to infiltrate computers with the intent to do harm.

Introduction to Security

Application and Networking-Based Attacks

Host, Application, and Data Security

Basic Cryptography

Advanced Cryptography

Network Security

Administering a Secure Network

Wireless Network Security

Mobile Device Security

Access Control Fundamentals

Authentication and Account Management

Business Continuity

Risk Mitigation

Vulnerability Assessment and Third Party Integration

Filters

Exam 2: Malware and Social Engineering Attacks

What type of malware is heavily dependent on a user in order to spread?

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Software or a hardware device that captures and stores each keystroke that a user types on the computer's keyboard.​

How does a rootkit work?

Describe a macro virus.

How many different Microsoft Windows file types can be infected with a virus?

Of the three types of mutating malware, what type changes its internal code to one of a set number of predefined mutations whenever it is executed?​

A(n) ____________________ is either a small hardware device or a program that monitors each keystroke a user types on the computer's keyboard.

What term below is used to describe a means of gathering information for an attack by relying on the weaknesses of individuals?

What type of undocumented yet benign hidden feature launches after a special set of commands, key combinations, or mouse clicks, and was no longer included in Microsoft software after the start of their Trustworthy Computing initiative?

Successful attacks on computers today consist of a single element, malicious​ software programs that are created to infiltrate computers with the intent to do harm.

Introduction to Security

Application and Networking-Based Attacks

Host, Application, and Data Security

Basic Cryptography

Advanced Cryptography

Network Security

Administering a Secure Network

Wireless Network Security

Mobile Device Security

Access Control Fundamentals

Authentication and Account Management

Business Continuity

Risk Mitigation

Vulnerability Assessment and Third Party Integration

Filters

Match the following terms to the appropriate definitions. -Software or a hardware device that captures and stores each keystroke that a user types on the computer's keyboard.

Of the three types of mutating malware, what type changes its internal code to one of a set number of predefined mutations whenever it is executed?

Successful attacks on computers today consist of a single element, malicious software programs that are created to infiltrate computers with the intent to do harm.