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 malicious email attachments or downloads
b) Through physical mail
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 provide free software updates
c) To extort money from victims
d) To increase internet speed

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

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

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) Regularly backing up important data
b) Clicking on suspicious links
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 encrypt files for security
c) To secretly collect user information
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 often contains hidden malware
b) It improves system security
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 encrypt files for security
c) To display unwanted advertisements
d) To increase internet speed

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

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

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

19. What is the primary purpose of a firewall?

a) To block unauthorized access to a network
b) To spread malware
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 improve internet speed
c) To isolate and analyze suspicious files safely
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 improve internet speed
c) To recover lost data
d) To monitor and detect suspicious activity

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

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

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

a) To fix vulnerabilities in software
b) To spread malware
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 improve internet speed
c) To trick users into revealing sensitive information
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 improve internet speed
c) To intercept and alter communications
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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