Question
A virus that infects an executable program file is known as?
program virus
How many different Microsoft Windows file types can be
infected with a virus? 70
A series of instructions that can be grouped together as a
single command and are often used to automate a complex set of
tasks or a repeated series of tasks are known as: A macro
Select below the type of malware that appears to have a
legitimate use, but actually contains or does something malicious:
Trojan
What type of malware consists of a set of software tools used
by an attacker to hide the actions or presence of other types of
malicious software, such as Trojans, viruses, or worms? rootkit
Computer code that is typically added to a legitimate program
but lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event
is known as a? logic bomb
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? easter egg
What kind of software program delivers advertising content in
a manner that is unexpected and unwanted by the user, and is
typically included in malware? Adware
What is the term used to describe unsolicited messages
received on instant messaging software Spim
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? Oligomorphic Malware
Which of the following is not one of the four methods for
classifying the various types of malware? source
What type of attack is targeted against a smaller group of
specific individuals, such as the major executives working for a
manufacturing company? watering hole
The physical procedure whereby an unauthorized person gains
access to a location by following an authorized user is known as?
tailgating
What type of system security malware allows for access to a
computer, program, or service without authorization? backdoor
Malware that locks or prevents a device from functioning
properly until a fee has been paid is known as: Ransomware
True or False?
Although traditional network security devices can block
traditional network attacks, they cannot always block Web
application attacks. True
True or False?
Because the XSS is a widely known attack, the number of Web
sites that are vulnerable is very small. False
True or False?
ARP poisoning is successful because there are few
authentication procedures to verify ARP requests and replies. True
True or False?
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