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Pregunta 1
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A polymorphic virus changes its internal code to one of a set number of predefined mutations whenever it is executed.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 2
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A remote access Trojan has the basic functionality of a Trojan but also gives the threat actor unauthorized remote access to the victim's computer by using specially configured communication protocols.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 3
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A rootkit can hide its presence, but not the presence of other malware.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 4
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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:
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A macro
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A program
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A rootkit
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A process
Pregunta 5
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A virus self-replicates on the host computer and spreads to other computers by itself.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 6
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A virus that infects an executable program file is known as?
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boot sector virus
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program virus
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macro virus
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companion virus
Pregunta 7
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How many different Microsoft Windows file types can be infected with a virus?
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60
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80
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50
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70
Pregunta 8
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Malware is software that enters a computer system with the user's knowledge or consent and then performs an unwanted and harmful action.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 9
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Malware that locks or prevents a device from functioning properly until a fee has been paid is known as:
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stealware
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lock-ware
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hostageware
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ransomware
Pregunta 10
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Once the malware reaches a system through circulation, then it must embed itself into that system.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 11
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One of the armored virus infection techniques utilizes encryption to make virus code more difficult to detect, in addition to separating virus code into different pieces and inject these pieces throughout the infected program code. What is the name for this technique?
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appender
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swiss cheese
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split
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stealth
Pregunta 12
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Phishing is sending an email or displaying a web announcement that falsely claims to be from a legitimate enterprise in an attempt to trick the user into surrendering private information.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 13
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Select below the type of malware that appears to have a legitimate use, but contains something malicious:
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trojan
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script
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virus
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worm
Pregunta 14
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Select the term used to describe tracking software that is deployed without the consent or control of the user.
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trojan
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botnet
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malware
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spyware
Pregunta 15
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Social engineering impersonation means to masquerade as a real or fictitious character and then play out the role of that person on a victim.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 16
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Two types of malware have the primary trait of circulation. These are viruses and worms.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 17
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Vishing is a false warning, often contained in an email message claiming to come from the IT department.
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- True
- False
Pregunta 18
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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?
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adware
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trojan
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keylogger
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spam
Pregunta 19
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What social engineering principal convinces a victim an immediate action is needed?
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authority
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intimidation
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urgency
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scarcity
Pregunta 20
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What social engineering principal frightens and coerces a victim by using threats?
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authority
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scarcity
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urgency
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intimidation
Pregunta 21
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What specific science discipline do most social engineering attacks rely on when they are being used?
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psychology
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engineering
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criminology
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psychiatry
Pregunta 22
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What specific type of phishing attack uses the telephone to target a victim?
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spear phishing
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whaling
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target phising
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vishing
Pregunta 23
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What term below is used to describe the process of gathering information for an attack by relying on the weaknesses of individuals?
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phreaking
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social engineering
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hacking
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reverse engineering
Pregunta 24
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What type of attack is targeted against a smaller group of specific individuals, such as the major executives working for a manufacturing company?
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typo squatting
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adware
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spam
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watering hole
Pregunta 25
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What type of computer code is typically added to a legitimate program but lies dormant until a specific logical event triggers it?
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logic bomb
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script
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macro virus
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metamorphic virus
Pregunta 26
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What type of malicious software technology is used to download and install software without the user's interaction?
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automated software
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system modifying software
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automatic download software
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tracking software
Pregunta 27
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What type of malicious software technology is used to monitor user behavior or gather information about the user, sometimes including personally identifiable or other sensitive information?
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automated software
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system modifying software
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tracking software
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automatic download software
Pregunta 28
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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 a virus?
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wrapper
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rootkit
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backdoor
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shield
Pregunta 29
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What type of malware is heavily dependent on a user in order to spread?
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rootkit
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worm
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virus
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trojan
Pregunta 30
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What type of ransomware displays a screen and prevents the user from accessing the computer's resources?
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standard ransomware
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locking-malware
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crypto-malware
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blocker ransomware
Pregunta 31
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What type of ransomware was developed to block the user from accessing the computer and encrypts all the files on the user's device?
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locking-malware
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blocker ransomware
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crypto-malware
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standard ransomware
Pregunta 32
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What type of software can be installed in an individual's web browser to prevent ads from displaying
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cookie scanning
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ad blocking
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ad sensing
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antivirus
Pregunta 33
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What type of spyware silently captures and stores each keystroke that a user types on the computer's keyboard?
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ransomware
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key indexing
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passive tracking
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keylogger
Pregunta 34
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What type of structure is used to provide instructions to infected bot computers?
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client-server
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bot herder
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hive
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command & control
Pregunta 35
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What type of system security malware allows for access to a computer, program, or service without authorization?
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command & control
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backdoor
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botnet
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zombie
Pregunta 36
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What type of undocumented yet benign hidden feature launches after a special set of commands, key combinations, or mouse clicks?
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bug
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Easter egg
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Trojan horse
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virus
Pregunta 37
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Which of the following are considered to be the primary payload capabilities found in malware? (Choose all that apply.)
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modify data
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collect data
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launch attacks
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delete data
Pregunta 38
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Which of the following is malicious computer code that reproduces itself on the same computer?
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worm
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adware
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spyware
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virus
Pregunta 39
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Which of the following is not one of the four methods for classifying the various instances of malware by using the primary trait that the malware possesses?
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concealment
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source
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circulation
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infection
Pregunta 40
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Which type of phishing attack targets specific users?
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vishing
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target phishing
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whaling
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spear phishing
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