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36.
Which statement(s) defines malware most accurately?
  • A.
    Malware is a form of virus
  • B.
    Trojans are malware
  • C.
    Malware covers all malicious software
  • D.
    Malware only covers spyware
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Answer : [B, C]
Explanation :
Malware covers all types of malicious software, including viruses, worms, Trojans, spyware, adware, and other similar items.
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37.
Which is/are a characteristic of a virus?
  • A.
    A virus is malware
  • B.
    A virus replicates on its own.
  • C.
    A virus replicates with user interaction
  • D.
    A virus is an item that runs silently
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Answer : [A, C]
Explanation :
Unlike a worm, a virus requires that a user interact with it or initiate replication in some manner.
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38.
A virus does not do which of the following?
  • A.
    Replicate with user interaction
  • B.
    Change configuration settings
  • C.
    Exploit vulnerabilities
  • D.
    Display pop-ups
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Answer : [D]
Explanation :
Typically a virus does not display pop-ups. That is a characteristic of adware
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39.
Which of the following is/are true of a worm?
  • A.
    A worm is malware.
  • B.
    A worm replicates on its own.
  • C.
    A worm replicates with user interaction.
  • D.
    A worm is an item that runs silently.
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Answer : [A, B]
Explanation :
A worm replicates without user interaction
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40.
What are worms typically known for?
  • A.
    Rapid replication
  • B.
    Configuration changes
  • C.
    Identity theft
  • D.
    DDoS
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Answer : [A]
Explanation :
Worms are typically known for extremely rapid replication rates once they are released into the wild.
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