Chapter 2 Flashcards
Combo: Quiz 2 plus Book End of Chapter Questions
Which of the following is NOT a primary trait of malware?
a. Diffusion
b. Circulation
c. Infection
d. Concealment
a. Diffusion
Which type of malware requires a user to transport it from one computer to another?
a. Worm
b. Rootkit
c. Adware
d. Virus
d. Virus
Which of the mutation completely changes a virus from its original form by rewriting its own code whenever it is executed?
a. Betamorphic
b. Oligomorphic
c. Polymorphic
d. Metamorphic
d. Metamorphic
Ebba received a message from one of her tech support employees. In violation of company policy, a user had downloaded a free program to receive weather reports, but the program had also installed malware on the computer that gave the threat actor unrestricted access to the computer. What type of malware had been downloaded?
a. Virus
b. Ransonware
c. RAT
d. Trojan
c. RAT
Linnea’s father called her to say that a message suddenly appeared on his screen that says his software license has expired and he must immediately pay $500 to have it renewed before control of the computer will be returned to him. What type of malware is this?
a. Persistent virusware
b. Trojanware
c. Blocking ransonware
d. Lockoutware
c. Blocking ransonware
Astrid’s computer screen suddenly days that all files are now locked until money is transferred to a specific account, at which time she will receive a means to unlock the files. What type of malware has infected her computer?
a. Bitcoin malware
b. Crypto-malware
c. Blocking virus
d. Networked worm
b. Crypto-malware
What is the name of the threat actor’s computer that gives instructions to an infected computer?
a. Command and control (C&C) server
b. Resource server
c. Regulating Net Server (RNS)
d. Monitoring and Infecting (M&I) server
a. Command and control (C&C) server
Which of these could NOT be defined as a logic bomb?
a. If the company’s stock price drops below $100, then credit Juni’s account with 10 additional years of retirement credit.
b. Erase all data if Matilda’s name is removed from the list of employees.
c. Reformat the hard drive three months after Sigrid left the company.
d. Send spam email to Moa’s inbox on Tuesday.
d. Send spam email to Moa’s inbox on Tuesday.
Which of the following is NOT correct about a rootkit?
a. A rootkit is able to hide its presence of the presence of other malware.
b. A rootkit accesses “lower layers” of the operating system.
c. A rootkit is always the payload of the Trojan.
d. The risk of a rootkit is less today than previously.
d. The risk of a rootkit is less today than previously.
c. A rootkit is always the payload of the Trojan.
Which of these is a general term used for describing software that gathers information without the user’s consent?
a. Gatherware
b. Adware
c. Spyware
d. Scrapeware
c. Spyware
Which statement regarding a keylogger is NOT true?
a. Keyloggers can be used to capture passwords, credit card numbers, or personal information.
b. Software keyloggers are generally easy to detect.
c. Hardware keyloggers are installed between the keyboard connector and computer keyboard USB port.
d. Software keyloggers can be designed to send captured information automatically back to the attacker through the internet.
b. Software keyloggers are generally easy to detect.
A watering hole attack is directed against __________.
a. wealthy individuals
b. a smaller group of specific users
c. all users of a large corporation
d. attackers who send spam
b. a smaller group of specific users
__________ sends phishing message only to wealthy individuals.
a. Whaling
b. Spear phishing
c. Target phishing
d. Microing
a. Whaling
Lykke receives a call while working at the helpdesk from someone who needs his account reset immediately. When Lykke questions the caller, he says, “If you don’t reset my account immediately, I will call your supervisor!” What psychological approach is the caller attempting to use Lykke?
a. Familiarity
b. Scarcity
c. Intimidation
d. Consensus
c. Intimidation
Hedda pretends to be the help desk manager and called Steve to trick him into giving her his password. What social engineering attach has Hedda performed?
a. Aliasing
b. Duplicity
c. Impersonation
d. Luring
c. Impersonation
How can an attacker use a hoax?
a. a hoax could convince a user that a bad Trojan is circulating and that he should change his security settings.
b. By sending out a hoax, an attacker can convince a user to read his email more often.
c. A user who receives multiple hoaxes count contact his supervisor for help.
d. Hoaxes are not used by attackers today.
a. a hoax could convince a user that a bad Trojan is circulating and that he should change his security settings.
Which of these items retrieved through dumpster diving would NOT provide useful information?
a. Calendars
b. Organizational charts
c. Memos
d. Books
d. Books
__________ is following an authorized person through a secure door.
a. Tagging
b. Tailgating
c. Backpacking
c. Caboosing
b. Tailgating
Each of these is a reason why adware is scorned EXCEPT __________.
a. it displays objectionable content
b. it displays the attacker’s programming skills
c. it can interfere with a user’s productivity
d. it can cause a computer to crash or slow down
b. it displays the attacker’s programming skills
What is term used for a threat actor who controls multiple bots in a botnet?
a. Bot herder
b. Zombie shepherd
c. Rogue IRC
d. Cyber-root
a. Bot herder
