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Pregunta 1
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A ____ virus infects the Master Boot Record of a hard disk drive.
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a. file infector
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b. companion
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c. resident
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d. boot
Pregunta 2
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____ is a software program that delivers advertising content in a manner that is unexpected and unwanted by the user.
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a. Trojan
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b. Adware
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c. Spam
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d. Keylogger
Pregunta 3
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Like a virus, a worm needs the user to perform an action such as starting a program or opening an e-mail attachment to start the infection.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 4
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In a(n) ____ infection, a virus injects itself into the program’s executable code instead of at the end of the file.
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a. split
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b. Swiss cheese
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c. appender
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d. stealth
Pregunta 5
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Removing a rootkit from an infected computer is extremely difficult.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 6
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Software keyloggers are programs that silently capture all keystrokes, including passwords and sensitive information.
Respuesta
- True
- False
Pregunta 7
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A ____ is a computer program or a part of a program that lies dormant until it is triggered by a specific logical event.
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a. logic bomb
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b. metamorphic virus
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c. Trojan
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d. macro virus
Pregunta 8
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A ____ is a series of instructions that can be grouped together as a single command and are often used to automate a complex set of tasks or a repeated series of tasks.
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a. rootkit
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b. process
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c. program
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d. macro
Pregunta 9
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A ____ virus is loaded into random access memory (RAM) each time the computer is turned on and infects files that are opened by the user or the operating system.
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a. boot
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b. resident
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c. file infector
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d. companion
Pregunta 10
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A(n) ____ virus adds a program to the operating system that is a malicious copycat version to a legitimate program.
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a. companion
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b. metamorphic
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c. macro
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d. boot
Pregunta 11
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A(n) ____ requires a user to transport it from one computer to another.
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a. worm
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b. rootkit
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c. virus
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d. adware
Pregunta 12
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Which of these is NOT an action that a virus can take?
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a. transport itself through the network to another device
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b. cause a computer to crash
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c. erase files from a hard drive
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d. reformat the hard disk drive
Pregunta 13
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Which malware locks up a user's computer and then displays a message that purports to come from a law enforcement agency?
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a. virus
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b. ransomware
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c. worm
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d. Trojan
Pregunta 14
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Which of the following is an attempt to influence a user by coercion?
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a. authority
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b. social proof
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c. intimidation
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d. familiarity
Pregunta 15
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A user who installs a program that prints out coupons but in the background silently collects herd passwords has installed a ____.
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a. virus
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b. worm
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c. Trojan
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d. logic bomb
Pregunta 16
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What should you do completely remove a rootkit from a computer?
Respuesta
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a. Flash the ROM BIOS.
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b. Erase and reinstall all files in the WINDOWS folder.
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c. Expand the Master Boot Record.
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d. Reformat the hard drive and reinstall the operating system.
Pregunta 17
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Which of these could NOT be defined as a logic bomb?
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a. Erase all data if John Smith’s name is removed from the list of employees.
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b. Reformat the hard drive three months after Susan Jones left the company.
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c. Send spam email to all users in the company on Tuesday.
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d. If the company’s stock price drops below $10, them credit Jeff Brown with 10 additional years of retirement credit.
Pregunta 18
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What is it called when a user makes a typing error when entering a URL that takes him takes him to an imposter website?
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a. URL variance
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b. typo squatting
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c. spell scraping
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d. work hijacking
Pregunta 19
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Which of these is a general term used for describing software that gathers information without the user's consent?
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a. adware
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b. spyware
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c. scrapeware
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d. pullware
Pregunta 20
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Which statement regarding a keylogger is NOT true?
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a. Hardware keepers are installed between the keyboard connector and computer keyboard USB port.
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b. Software keyloggers are easy to detect.
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c. Keyloggers can be used to capture passwords, credit card numbers, or personal information.
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d. Software keyloggers can be designed to send captured information automatically back to the attacker through the Internet.
Pregunta 21
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The preferred method today of bot herders for command and control of zombies is ____.
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a. Internet Relay Chat (IRC)
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b. botnets
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c. Hypertext Transport Protocol (HTTP)
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d. spam
Pregunta 22
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A watering how attack is directed against ____.
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a. wealthy individuals
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b. attackers who send spam
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c. all users of a large corporation
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d. users who access a common website
Pregunta 23
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____ sends phishing messages only to wealthy individuals.
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a. Spear phishing
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b. Target phishing
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c. Microing
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d. Whaling
Pregunta 24
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What is unsolicited incoming messages called?
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a. spim
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b. spam
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c. vishing
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d. SMS phishing
Pregunta 25
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Michelle pretends to be the help desk manager and calls Steve to trick him into giving her his password. What social engineering attack has Michelle performed?
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a. aliasing
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b. impersonation
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c. hiring
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d. duplicity
Pregunta 26
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How can an attacker use a hoax?
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a. By sending out a hoax, an attacker can convince a hat to read his email more often.
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b. A hoax can convince a user that a bad Trojan is circulating and that grew should change how security settings.
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c. A user who receives multiple hoaxes could contact house supervisor for help.
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d. Hoaxes are not used but attackers today.
Pregunta 27
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Which of these items retrieved through dumpster diving would NOT provide useful information?
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a. calendars
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b. memos
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c. organizational charts
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d. books
Pregunta 28
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____ is following an authorized person through a secure door.
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a. Tagging
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b. Backpacking
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c. Tailgating
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d. Caboosing
Pregunta 29
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Each of these is a reason why adware is scorned EXCEPT ____.
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a. it displays the attacker's programming skills.
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b. it can interfere with a user's productivity.
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c. it displays objectionable content.
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d. it can cause a computer to crash or slow down.
Pregunta 30
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What is the term used for a attacker who controls multiple zombies in a botnet?
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a. zombie shepherd
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b. rogue IRC
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c. bot herder
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d. cyber-robot
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