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Practice Quiz 1:

Harmful programs used to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems are commonly referred to as:
A. Adware B. Ransomware C. Spyware D. Malware
Which of the terms listed below refers to an example of a crypto-malware?
A. Backdoor B. Keylogger C. Ransomware D. Rootkit
A standalone malicious computer program that typically propagates itself over a computer network to adversely affect system resources and network bandwidth is called:
A. Spyware B. Trojan C. Worm D. Spam
Malware that restricts access to a computer system by encrypting files or locking the entire system down until the user performs requested action is known as:
A. Grayware B. Adware C. Spyware D. Ransomware
A type of software that performs unwanted and harmful actions in disguise of a legitimate and useful program is known as a Trojan horse. This type of malware may act like a legitimate program and have all the expected functionalities, but apart from that
A. False B. True
A collection of software tools used by a hacker to mask intrusion and obtain administrator-level access to a computer or computer network is known as:
A. Spyware B. Backdoor C. Trojan D. Rootkit
Which of the following answers lists an example of spyware?
A. Vulnerability Scanner B. Keylogger C. Computer Worm D. Packet Sniffer

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Practice Quiz 1:

Harmful programs used to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain unauthorized access to computer systems are commonly referred to as:
A. Adware B. Ransomware C. Spyware D. Malware
Which of the terms listed below refers to an example of a crypto-malware?
A. Backdoor B. Keylogger C. Ransomware D. Rootkit
A standalone malicious computer program that typically propagates itself over a computer network to adversely affect system resources and network bandwidth is called:
A. Spyware B. Trojan C. Worm D. Spam
Malware that restricts access to a computer system by encrypting files or locking the entire system down until the user performs requested action is known as:
A. Grayware B. Adware C. Spyware D. Ransomware
A type of software that performs unwanted and harmful actions in disguise of a legitimate and useful program is known as a Trojan horse. This type of malware may act like a legitimate program and have all the expected functionalities, but apart from that
A. False B. True
A collection of software tools used by a hacker to mask intrusion and obtain administrator-level access to a computer or computer network is known as:
A. Spyware B. Backdoor C. Trojan D. Rootkit
Which of the following answers lists an example of spyware?
A. Vulnerability Scanner B. Keylogger C. Computer Worm D. Packet Sniffer

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