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Tutorial test: Malicious code -- What's what
Robert Vibert
05.05.2003
Rating: -3.75- (out of 5)
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Test your knowledge of malicious code with this series of multiple-choice questions. To learn more about malicious code, listen to the accompanying SearchSecurity.com tutorial webcast, Malicious code: What's what with Robert Vibert.
To take the test, jot down your answers on a piece of scrap paper, then check your answers here. No peeking!
1. What is a virus?
a) A program that e-mails from your computer.
b) A program that replicates.
c) A program that hides on your computer.
2. What is a Trojan horse?
a) A program that replicates.
b) A program that automatically spreads.
c) A program with hidden functions.
3. Data diddling is when...
a) data is overwritten.
b) data is altered.
c) data is e-mailed.
4. A multipartite virus...
a) Infects only hard disks.
b) Infects only files.
c) In
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fects multiple vectors.
5. Most viruses...
a) make themselves visible.
b) hide themselves.
c) reveal themselves after one infection.
6. More viruses are spread by...
a) e-mail.
b) Web pages.
c) floppy diskettes.
7. When you detect a virus, first...
a) shut down your computer immediately.
b) make some tea.
c) format your hard disk.
8. A blended threat would not...
a.) copy confidential information.
b.) erase your credit cards.
c.) open a backdoor.
9. The biggest potential damage caused by a virus is...
a) formatting the hard drive.
b) erasing files.
c) e-mailing confidential information.
10. Viruses exploit...
a) none of the known vulnerabilities.
b) some of the known vulnerabilities.
c) all of the known vulnerabilities.
Check your answers.
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