3 Malware Prevention and Response Online Quiz Questions

True or false: Unusual slowdowns and pop-ups prove that a device is infected with malware.

A user installs a program that looks like a legitimate utility, but it is malicious. Which malware type best describes how the program tricked the user into installing it?

What malware type hides malicious activity and may help an attacker maintain privileged access?

A malicious program secretly records the keys a user types. Which specific malware type best fits this behavior?

Which actions are common ways malware can get onto a device? Select all that apply.

An email appears to come from a familiar company and asks you to open a link. What is the safest way to check whether the request is genuine?

True or false: A single attack can use a Trojan to install spyware, so malware categories can overlap.

What security principle is followed when someone uses a standard account for everyday work and gives applications only the permissions they need?

Which practices help reduce the risk of malware infection or limit its damage? Select all that apply.

A device displays a ransom note and its files are inaccessible. What is the best immediate response?

An organization's laptop begins showing repeated pop-ups and crashes, and its security software has stopped working. Malware has not been confirmed. Explain a safe response, including what to do first, whom to notify, what actions to avoid, and how to approach recovery and account protection.

Malicious software encrypts a user's files and demands payment to restore access. Which type of malware best matches this behavior?

Malicious software is designed to hide its activity and may help an attacker maintain privileged access. Which malware type best fits this description?

Keeping important data in backups that malware cannot readily change or delete, and periodically checking that files can be restored, can reduce the impact of an infection.

What account-protection control uses more than one verification factor and is especially recommended for email and administrator accounts?

What account-security control adds a verification factor beyond a password and is especially recommended for email and administrator accounts?

A team wants endpoint protection to help detect threats introduced through files and removable drives. Which setup best supports that goal?

An employee suspects malware on an organization-owned laptop. Which immediate response best helps contain the risk and involve the right support?