Sample Quiz Questions

Question 1

CryptoLocker is an example of what type of malicious software?

a) Trojan Horse
b) Ransomware
c) Adware
d) Spyware

Answer 1

b) Ransomware

Question 2

What type of malware delivers its payload only after certain conditions are met, such as specific date and time occurring?

a) Worm
b) Trojan Horse
c) Ransomware
d) Logic Bomb

Answer 2

d) Logic Bomb

Question 3

What technique does some malware use to modify itself each time it infects a new system to avoid signature detection systems?

a) Bipartite
b) Armored
c) Multipartite
d) Polymorphism

Answer 3

d) Polymorphism

Question 4

Which of the following is a common command-and-control mechanism for botnets?

a) HTTP
b) FTP
c) IRC
d) SMTP

Answer 4

c) IRC

Question 5

Which one of the following controls is not particularly effective against the insider threat?

a) Firewalls
b) Background checks
c) Least Privilege
d) Separation of duties

Answer 5

a) Firewalls