CyberAwareness4all | Malware and Ransomware Quiz

1. What is malware?

a) A type of hardware device
b) Malicious software designed to harm or exploit systems
c) A tool to improve internet speed
d) A type of firewall

2. What is ransomware?

a) A type of antivirus software
b) Malware that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption
c) A tool to recover lost data
d) A type of phishing attack

3. How does ransomware typically spread?

a) Through physical mail
b) Through malicious email attachments or downloads
c) By improving internet speed
d) By increasing system performance

4. What is the primary goal of ransomware attackers?

a) To improve system security
b) To extort money from victims
c) To provide free software updates
d) To increase internet speed

5. What is a common way to protect against malware?

a) Opening email attachments from unknown senders
b) Installing and updating antivirus software
c) Using weak passwords
d) Disabling firewalls

6. What is a trojan horse in cybersecurity?

a) A type of antivirus software
b) Malware disguised as legitimate software
c) A tool to improve internet speed
d) A type of firewall

7. What is a worm in the context of malware?

a) A type of antivirus software
b) Malware that spreads without user interaction
c) A tool to recover lost data
d) A type of phishing attack

8. What is the best way to avoid ransomware attacks?

a) Clicking on suspicious links
b) Regularly backing up important data
c) Using weak passwords
d) Disabling antivirus software

9. What is a keylogger?

a) A tool to improve internet speed
b) Malware that records keystrokes to steal information
c) A type of firewall
d) A tool to recover lost data

10. What is the primary purpose of spyware?

a) To improve system performance
b) To secretly collect user information
c) To encrypt files for security
d) To increase internet speed

11. What is a common symptom of a malware infection?

a) Faster system performance
b) Unusual system slowdowns or crashes
c) Improved internet speed
d) Increased storage space

12. What is the primary risk of downloading pirated software?

a) It improves system security
b) It often contains hidden malware
c) It increases internet speed
d) It provides free software updates

13. What is a botnet?

a) A type of antivirus software
b) A network of infected devices controlled by attackers
c) A tool to recover lost data
d) A type of firewall

14. What is the primary purpose of adware?

a) To improve system security
b) To display unwanted advertisements
c) To encrypt files for security
d) To increase internet speed

15. What is the best way to respond to a ransomware attack?

a) Pay the ransom immediately
b) Disconnect from the network and report the incident
c) Ignore the attack and continue working
d) Share the ransomware with others

16. What is a common delivery method for malware?

a) Physical mail
b) Phishing emails
c) Antivirus software
d) Firewalls

17. What is the primary purpose of a rootkit?

a) To improve system performance
b) To hide malicious activity on a system
c) To increase internet speed
d) To recover lost data

18. What is the primary risk of using public Wi-Fi?

a) It improves system security
b) It increases the risk of malware infections
c) It provides free software updates
d) It increases internet speed

19. What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

a) To spread malware
b) To block unauthorized access to a network
c) To improve internet speed
d) To recover lost data

20. What is the primary purpose of encryption in cybersecurity?

a) To spread malware
b) To protect data from unauthorized access
c) To improve internet speed
d) To recover lost data

21. What is the primary purpose of a VPN?

a) To spread malware
b) To secure internet connections and protect privacy
c) To improve system performance
d) To recover lost data

22. What is the primary purpose of a sandbox in cybersecurity?

a) To spread malware
b) To isolate and analyze suspicious files safely
c) To improve internet speed
d) To recover lost data

23. What is the primary purpose of a honeypot?

a) To spread malware
b) To detect and study cyberattacks
c) To improve internet speed
d) To recover lost data

24. What is the primary purpose of an intrusion detection system (IDS)?

a) To spread malware
b) To monitor and detect suspicious activity
c) To improve internet speed
d) To recover lost data

25. What is the primary purpose of a zero-day exploit?

a) To improve system security
b) To exploit unknown vulnerabilities before they are patched
c) To improve internet speed
d) To recover lost data

26. What is the primary purpose of a patch in cybersecurity?

a) To spread malware
b) To fix vulnerabilities in software
c) To improve internet speed
d) To recover lost data

27. What is the primary purpose of a phishing attack?

a) To improve system security
b) To trick users into revealing sensitive information
c) To improve internet speed
d) To recover lost data

28. What is the primary purpose of a denial-of-service (DoS) attack?

a) To improve system security
b) To overwhelm a system and make it unavailable
c) To improve internet speed
d) To recover lost data

29. What is the primary purpose of a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack?

a) To improve system security
b) To intercept and alter communications
c) To improve internet speed
d) To recover lost data

30. What is the primary purpose of a security audit?

a) To spread malware
b) To assess and improve security measures
c) To improve internet speed
d) To recover lost data

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