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1
What is the general lifetime of copyright protections for intellectual property?
lifetime plus 50 years
lifetime plus 100 years
the lifetime of the creator
50 years from the establishment of the copyright
2
Which of the following was the first form of malware identified in the wild?
trojan
botnet malware
virus
worm
3
What is the name of the trade association that brokers for the rights management concerns of recording artists?
none of the above
The North American Music Group
The Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA)
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
4
What makes mobile devices attractive targets for malware?
Use of fiber optics
Frequent factory resets
Their expensive hardware
Less frequent updates and security tools
5
What is a “blended threat”?
A browser-based keylogger
A form of ransomware disguised as spam
A combination of malware and phishing
A malware that combines features of virus, trojan, and worm
6
What is the role of US-CERT within CISA?
Provide antivirus software to federal agencies
Set international cybersecurity laws
Sell vulnerability testing services
Handle real-time cyber incident response
7
What is the key difference between a virus and a worm?
Viruses do not deliver a payload
Worms must be user-activated
Worms replicate without a host
Viruses replicate independently
8
Which of the following is not a negative consequence associated with malware infections?
none of the above
time spent removing the infection
loss of data
identity theft
9
What is the term most US states use to refer to malware distribution?
malicious tools
annoyances
illicit code
computer contaminants
10
What is the name of the peer-to-peer file-sharing program that became very popular among pirates in the mid-2000s?
Kazaa
Limewire
Napster
BitTorrent
11
What type of malware can autonomously spread on its own but does not necessarily have a payload?
worm
virus
botnet malware
trojan
12
What is the Melissa virus known for?
Sending itself to contacts via email
Encrypting system boot records
Hijacking webcam feeds
Wiping entire hard drives
13
Which agency in the U.S. leads national efforts in protecting critical infrastructure?
MPAA
CISA
RIAA
ICE
14
Viruses are always harmful and destructive by design.
False
True
15
What form of malware enables a network of infected computers to be commanded remotely after infection?
exploit kit
botnet
virus
none of the above
16
The subculture of piracy places great value and status on which of the following factors?
all of the above
fast Internet connectivity
data storage
first release of material
17
Which of the following best describes a botnet?
A type of mobile malware
A network of infected machines controlled remotely
A single infected computer
A type of exploit pack
18
What does ransomware typically do?
Deletes all user files permanently
Slows down system processes
Uses infected computers to send spam
Encrypts files and demands payment
19
What is a form of malware that runs autonomously on compromised systems that receive commands via remote requests ?
botnet malware
worm
virus
trojan horse
20
What is the term used to refer to individuals who broke software copyright protections in the 1980s to share files?
hackers
noobs
script kiddies
Warez Doodz
21
What legal act in the U.S. covers malware-related crimes?
CFAA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act)
Copyright Act of 1976
NET Act
DMCA
22
Which malware is most associated with hiding in legitimate programs and requiring user action to activate?
Trojan Horse
Worm
Exploit Pack
Botnet
23
What programming language did virus writers use to infect word processing software in the 1990s?
macro-programming languages
C sharp
python
perl
24
What is the name of the legal statute used to pursue cases of intellectual property infringement in the US?
Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
Computer Misuse Act
Identity Theft Assumption and Deterrence Act of 1998
Copyright Act of 1976
25
What is the name of the agency formed as a result of the Morris Worm's spread?
Computer Emergency Response Team
US Secret Service
Department of Homeland Security
Symantec
26
What was the name for a piece of malware created by mobman that became popular among hackers?
Melissa Virus
Code Red
CDC
Sub7
27
Which of the following is not a norm affecting individuals in the market for malware?
trust
price
individual skill
customer service
