What does it mean to exploit a vulnerability?

To use a weakness for malicious purposes

What is Safe Mode used for?

Running Windows with essential programs only

What is an infinite loop?

A loop that runs endlessly due to improper exit conditions

What are processes in computing?

Tasks or programs running on a computer

What is a variant in cybersecurity?

A slightly modified version of existing malware

What is a fork-bomb attack?

Malware that creates endless processes to crash a system

What is the Windows registry?

A database storing system and program settings

What is a legacy system?

A system no longer supported but still in use

What are system resources?

All available assets like memory, CPU, and storage

What does self-replicating malware do?

Copies itself without user intervention

What is a diagnostic tool used for?

Identifying and fixing problems in a system

Software designed to harm systems

What does cybersecurity focus on?

Protecting systems and networks from attacks

What does outdated software mean?

Software that no longer has updates or support

What does "crash" mean in computing?

A sudden failure of a system or program

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1
What does it mean to exploit a vulnerability?
Installing new security patches
To fix a security issue
To use a weakness for malicious purposes
To block unauthorized users
2
What is Safe Mode used for?
Boosting computer speed
Running all installed applications
Running Windows with essential programs only
Enabling high-performance gaming
3
What is an infinite loop?
A security feature in modern OS
A method of automatic debugging
A program that finishes instantly
A loop that runs endlessly due to improper exit conditions
4
What does "critical" mean in IT?
Extremely important or serious
A small configuration error
A minor issue with no consequences
An unnecessary system alert
5
What are processes in computing?
Only system updates
Tasks or programs running on a computer
Just files stored on disk
Only background applications
6
What is a variant in cybersecurity?
A slightly modified version of existing malware
A non-malicious software program
A patched security update
A completely new type of malware
7
What is a fork-bomb attack?
Malware that creates endless processes to crash a system
A program that boosts processing speed
A virus that steals passwords
A harmless system diagnostic tool
8
What does a kernel panic cause?
A harmless system warning
Faster system performance
The operating system to crash
A reboot with no errors
9
What is the Windows registry?
A database storing system and program settings
A tool for removing malware
A list of user-installed apps
A cloud storage service
10
What is a legacy system?
The latest model of a device
A system no longer supported but still in use
A system that automatically updates
A system with no security risks
11
What are system resources?
All available assets like memory, CPU, and storage
Only disk storage
Just software applications
Only RAM and CPU
12
What does self-replicating malware do?
Only affects hardware
Copies itself without user intervention
Only works with an internet connection
Needs manual installation
13
What do permissions control on a system?
What a user or program can do
The number of apps installed
How fast a program runs
The color theme of the system
14
What is a diagnostic tool used for?
Installing new software
Identifying and fixing problems in a system
Boosting gaming performance
Encrypting user data
15
What is malware?
A harmless system update
Software designed to harm systems
A virus removal tool
A type of security software
16
What happens when a system is overwhelmed?
It stops working or crashes
It deletes all stored data
It automatically updates
It runs faster than usual
17
What does cybersecurity focus on?
Installing new hardware
Protecting systems and networks from attacks
Making software run faster
Removing unnecessary files
18
What does outdated software mean?
A program designed for cybersecurity
Software that no longer has updates or support
Software that is running too fast
The latest version of an application
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What does "crash" mean in computing?
A security breach
A temporary slowdown in performance
A sudden failure of a system or program
A successful system update

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