Question 1

Which of the following are considered slightly different from viruses because they can run without user interaction?
A) Spam
B) E-mail viruses
C) Worms
D) Keystroke logger

Accepted Answer

Worms are distinct from viruses because they can propagate and run without direct user interaction, leveraging network vulnerabilities to spread.

Question 2

________ occurs when malicious code is planted on your computer, either by viruses or by your visiting malicious websites, which then alters your browser's ability to find web addresses.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ occurs when malicious code is planted...

Question 3

Someone who hacks into a computer system to find and fix security vulnerabilities is known as a(n) ________.
A) white-hat hacker
B) black-hat hacker
C) gray-hat hacker
D) red-hat hacker

Accepted Answer

White-hat hackers are ethical hackers who break into systems with the intention of finding and fixing security vulnerabilities, often with the system owner's permission.

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: packet sniffer
polymorphic virus
worm
Trojan horse
multi-partite virus

Accepted Answer

The Answer of a virus that changes its own code is...

Question 5

________ are new browser windows launched by a website.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are new browser windows launched by...

Question 6

A type of virus that temporarily erases itself from files and stores itself in memory to avoid detection is called a(n) ________ virus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A type of virus that temporarily erases...

Question 7

________ tries to convince you that your computer is infected.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ tries to convince you that your...

Question 8

A(n) ________ is a program that appears to be useful or desirable but does something malicious in the background without your knowledge.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A(n) ________ is a program that appears...

Question 9

________ is software that has a malicious intent.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is software that has a malicious...

Question 10

A(n) ________ is a program that analyzes the contents of data packets on a network.
A) packet sniffer
B) hacker
C) phisher
D) trojan horse

Accepted Answer

A packet sniffer is a program specifically designed to monitor and analyze network traffic by capturing data packets as they pass over the network, allowing it to inspect the contents of the packets.

Question 11

Anyone who breaks into a computer system is known as a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Anyone who breaks into a computer system...

Question 12

These are all important protective measures for preventing viruses EXCEPT ________.
A) installing antivirus software and keeping it up to date
B) avoiding unknown websites
C) not using Wi-Fi hotspots
D) protecting your personal information

Accepted Answer

Using Wi-Fi hotspots is not inherently a risk for virus infection, especially if proper security measures are taken, such as using VPNs. The other options directly relate to preventing virus infections.

Question 13

Which of the following virus types changes its own code to avoid detection?
A) Stealth
B) Macro
C) Polymorphic
D) Encryption

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following virus types changes...

Question 14

________ are often used to perform legitimate functions on websites, such as collecting names and addresses of customers, but some can be malicious and can infect your computer with a virus.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ are often used to perform legitimate...

Question 15

A virus hidden in a website is known as a(n) ________,
A) script
B) Trojan horse
C) macro
D) multi-partite virus

Accepted Answer

The answer of A virus hidden in a website is...

Quiz 9: Securing Your System: Protecting Your Digital Data and Devices

Which of the following are considered slightly different from viruses because they can run without user interaction?

________ occurs when malicious code is planted on your computer, either by viruses or by your visiting malicious websites, which then alters your browser's ability to find web addresses.

Someone who hacks into a computer system to find and fix security vulnerabilities is known as a(n) ________.

Match each of the following terms to its definition:

________ are new browser windows launched by a website.

A type of virus that temporarily erases itself from files and stores itself in memory to avoid detection is called a(n) ________ virus.

________ tries to convince you that your computer is infected.

A(n) ________ is a program that appears to be useful or desirable but does something malicious in the background without your knowledge.

________ is software that has a malicious intent.

A(n) ________ is a program that analyzes the contents of data packets on a network.

Anyone who breaks into a computer system is known as a(n) ________.

These are all important protective measures for preventing viruses EXCEPT ________.

Which of the following virus types changes its own code to avoid detection?

________ are often used to perform legitimate functions on websites, such as collecting names and addresses of customers, but some can be malicious and can infect your computer with a virus.

A virus hidden in a website is known as a(n) ________,