Multiple Choice Questions on Malware: AP CSP Exam Prep

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🦠 Malware: Software designed to intentionally cause harm to a computer, network, or server.
• 🛡️ Types of Malware: Viruses, worms, Trojan horses, ransomware, spyware, and adware.
• 🚫 Viruses: Attach themselves to files and spread when the infected file is executed.
• 🐛 Worms: Self-replicating malware that spreads across networks without needing a host file.
• Trojan Horses: Disguise themselves as legitimate software but perform malicious actions when executed.
• 🔒 Ransomware: Encrypts a user's files and demands a ransom payment for the decryption key.
• 🕵️ Spyware: Secretly monitors user activity and collects sensitive information.
• 📢 Adware: Displays unwanted advertisements and can redirect users to malicious websites.
• 💡 Prevention: Use antivirus software, keep software updated, avoid suspicious links and attachments, and use strong passwords.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. Which type of malware replicates itself to spread to other computers?
1. Adware
2. Virus
3. Worm
4. Trojan Horse


2. Which of the following best describes ransomware?
1. Malware that displays unwanted advertisements.
2. Malware that steals personal information.
3. Malware that encrypts files and demands payment for decryption.
4. Malware that damages hardware components.


3. What is the primary purpose of spyware?
1. To display advertisements.
2. To monitor user activity and collect data.
3. To encrypt files.
4. To delete system files.


4. Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software?
1. Virus
2. Worm
3. Trojan Horse
4. Adware


5. Which action is the MOST effective in preventing malware infections?
1. Regularly defragmenting your hard drive.
2. Using strong, unique passwords and keeping software updated.
3. Disabling your firewall.
4. Ignoring suspicious email attachments.


6. What is a key difference between a virus and a worm?
1. A virus can self-replicate, while a worm cannot.
2. A worm requires a host file to spread, while a virus does not.
3. A virus requires a host file to spread, while a worm does not.
4. A worm only affects web browsers.


7. Which of the following is NOT a common method used to spread malware?
1. Infected email attachments.
2. Downloading files from untrusted sources.
3. Visiting compromised websites.
4. Using a hardware firewall.