IS4560 CH 10 Trojans and Backdoors Flashcards
1
Q
- Viruses do not require a host program.
A. True
B. False
A
False
2
Q
- Worms are designed to replicate repeatedly.
A. True
B. False
A
True
3
Q
3. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is designed to intimidate users. A. Adware B. Viruses C. Scareware D. Worms
A
Scareware
4
Q
4. Which is used to intercept user information? A. Adware B. Scareware C. Spyware D. Viruses
A
Spyware
5
Q
5. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ is known to disable protective mechanisms on a system such as antiviruses, antispyware, and firewalls, and to report on a user’s activities. A. Adware B. Scareware C. Spyware D. A virus
A
Spyware
6
Q
6. Which of the following is a characteristic of adware? A. Gathering information B. Displaying popups C. Intimidating users D. Replicating
A
Displaying popups
7
Q
7. Prevention of viruses and malware includes \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. A. Popup blockers B. Antivirus C. Buffer overflows D. All of the above
A
Antivirus
8
Q
- ________ is a powerful preventative measure to stopping viruses.
A
Education
9
Q
9. Which of the following can limit the impact of worms? A. Antiviruses, firewalls, patches B. Anti-spyware, firewalls, patches C. Anti-wormware, firewalls, patches D. Anti-malware
A
Antiviruses, firewalls, patches
10
Q
10. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ attach(es) to files. A. Viruses B. Worms C. Adware D. Spyware
A
Viruses
11
Q
- Multipartite viruses come in encrypted form.
A. True
B. False
A
False
12
Q
12. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ record(s) a user’s typing. A. Spyware B. Virsues C. Adware D. Malware
A
Spyware
13
Q
- ________ are configured to go off at a certain date, time, or when a specific event occurs.
A
Logic bombs
14
Q
- Scareware is harmless.
A. True B. False
A
False
