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1What was the most dangerous aspect of the Zafi.d?
- AIt sent out information about the infected computer.
- BIt tried to overwrite parts of virus scanners.
- CIt deleted the registry.
- DIt attempted to overwrite key system files
2Which is NOT an effective strategy to improve antivirus protection?
- ADownload only to a machine not connected to the network.
- BDo not open attachments unless you are positive about it.
- CBe skeptical of any e-mail you are sent.
- DRespond to Microsoft security alerts and install advertised patches immediately.
3Which antivirus software includes a virus infection map?
- ANorton
- BAvast!
- CPC-cillin
- DMcAfee
4Which of the following is a useful feature in Norton AntiVirus not found in most other antivirus solutions?
- AIt does a pre-installation scan.
- BIt uses heuristic scanning.
- CIt starts with a tutorial for new users
- DIts main screen has a security rating for your system.
5What is Heuristic scanning?
- AScanning only system management areas (registry, boot sector, etc.)
- BScanning based on a virus definition file
- CScanning using a rules-based approach
- DScheduled scanning
6A computer worm:
- Ais less likely to damage a computer than a virus is.
- Bremains on one computer and does not spread across networks.
- Ccannot be identified or blocked with anti-virus software.
- Dcan spread without user action such as downloading a file or opening an attachment.
7Which of the following is the primary reason that Microsoft Outlook is so often a target for virus attacks?
- AOutlook copies virus files faster
- BOutlook is more common than other e-mail systems.
- CIt is easy to write programs that access Outlook’s inner mechanisms.
- DMany hackers dislike Microsoft
8Which of the following is a useful feature in Avast! Antivirus not found in most other antivirus solutions?
- AIts main screen has a security rating for your system
- BIt uses heuristic scanning.
- CIt starts with a tutorial for new users.
- DIt does a pre-installation scan.
9In the event a virus is isolated on an infected machine, which would likely NOT be a necessary step to remove the threat?
- ARun an antivirus program.
- BReformat the machine and restore from backup.
- CFind and follow virus removal instructions on the Internet.
- DIsolate the infected machine(s).
10Which is LEAST likely to be an effective method to isolate a suspected virus?
- ADisconnect backup devices from the infected machine.
- BDisconnect the subnetwork.
- CDisconnect an infected machine from the network.
- DDisconnect servers from the network.
11In the context of viruses, what is a .dat file?
- AA file with corrupt data
- BA file containing system information
- CA file with virus definitions
- DA file that is infected
12In addition to any malicious payload, what is the most common way a virus or worm causes harm to a system?
- ABy increasing network traffic and overloading the system
- BBy executing a DoS attack on a host
- CBy containing a Trojan horse
- DBy overfilling your inbox
13What is different about the Bropia infection?
- AIt uses Perl script to attack a PHP vulnerability.
- BIt uses the Google search engine to find bulletin board systems to attack.
- CIt utilizes a holiday greeting card to encourage users to open it.
- DIt carries two worms rather than one.
14Which best describes the relationship between ease of use and security?
- AThe easier it is to use a system, the less secure it is.
- BNone of the statements are correct.
- CThe more secure you make a system, the easier it is to use.
- DThe easier it is to use a system, the more secure it is.
15What was the primary propagation method for the Mabutu virus?
- AIt was attached to Flash animations.
- BIt “piggy backed” off of MS Outlook
- CIt used its own SMTP engine to email itself
- DIt was on infected floppy disks
16Which is a virus/worm spread in the form of a holiday greeting card?
- ABropia
- BSanty
- CZafi
- DMabutu
17Which is the most widespread danger to a computer connected to the Internet?
- ADenial of service attacks
- BViruses and worms
- CPassword attacks
- DSession hacking
18How does the Santy worm attack?
- AIt is transmitted as a holiday greeting card to encourage users to open it.
- BIt uses Microsoft messaging applications to attack machines.
- CIt uses Perl script to attack a vulnerability in certain PHP bulletin board applications.
- DIt uses two worms rather than one to increase the infection.
19Which of the following should be the least important consideration when purchasing antivirus software?
- AHow quickly the software updates in response to new viruses
- BThe type of scanning the software uses
- CCost of the software.
- DHow easy it is to configure and use
20What is the most common method by which viruses spread?
- ABy users downloading and installing unauthorized files from the Web.
- BBy reading the e-mail address book and mailing itself to everyone listed.
- CBy scanning the computer and following network connections.
- DBy accessing the e-mail database and cloning sent mail.
21What additional malicious activity did the Mabutu virus attempt?
- AIt tried to overwrite parts of virus scanners.
- BIt deleted the registry.
- CIt sent out information about the infected computer.
- DIt attempted to overwrite key system files.
22What is the most common method of virus propagation?
- AOn infected floppy disks
- BThrough instant messaging attachments
- CThrough e-mail attachments
- DOn infected CDs
23Which is the most effective and common method for defending a system against viruses and worms?
- ASet browsers to block ActiveX and scripts.
- BDownload only to a machine not connected to the rest of the network.
- CSet all user accounts so they cannot install software or change browser settings.
- DInstall and run antivirus software all the time.
24Which of the following is a useful feature in McAfee not found in most other antivirus solutions?
- AIt does a pre-installation scan.
- BIts main screen has a security rating for your system
- CIt uses heuristic scanning.
- DIt starts with a tutorial for new users.
25Which antivirus software provides home and commercial versions which utilize known virus signatures and heuristics methods to identify new worms?
- ANorton
- BAvast!
- CPC-cillin
- DPanda
26What differentiates a virus from a worm?
- AWorms spread father than viruses
- BWorms delete system files more often than viruses do.
- CWorms propagate without human intervention
- DWorms are more likely to harm the infected system
27What is active code scanning?
- AActively scanning for malicious code
- BActively scanning for worms
- CScanning that is occurring all the time (i.e. actively)
- DScanning for active Web elements (Scripts, ActiveX, etc.)
28What was the taxpayer virus hoax?
- AAn email that tried to get the victim to send tax checks to a phony address.
- BA virus that deleted all tax-related files from the target computer
- CA virus that infected the US Internal Revenue Service in 2003.
- DAn email that claimed that online tax submissions were infected and unsafe.
29What is the first priority in the event a virus is detected on your computer?
- AStop the spread of the virus.
- BDetermine many machines are infected.
- CDetermine where the virus came from.
- DScan the computer to determine the extent of the infection.
30Which antivirus software provides audible voice alerts?
- AMcAfee
- BNorton
- CPanda
- DAvast!
31After cleaning a virus infection, what is the best way to assure that it does not recur?
- AInstall a firewall.
- BUse a better antivirus software.
- CDetermine how the infection happened in the first place.
- DUpdate the antivirus software.
32Which is a worm that infects with a variant of the Rbot via various Microsoft messenger services?
- AZafi
- BSanty
- CBropia
- DMabutu
33A computer virus:
- Aself-replicates and spreads rapidly.
- Blocates and records e-mail addresses on a computer.
- Crecords keystrokes and other activity.
- Ddeletes files or changes system settings.
34Which antivirus software provides Private Data Protection and Home Network Control components for home users?
- AAvast!
- BPanda
- CNorton
- DPC-cillin
35Which of the following did the most to contribute to the wide spread of the Zafi.d. worm?
- AIt claimed to be from the IRS
- BIt claimed to be a holiday card and was released just prior to a major holiday.
- CIt used a script attachment rather than active code.
- DIt used active code rather than a script attachment.
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