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What is one way to get malware?
from the sunlight
from your dog
from the internet
from the user being sick
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Which of he following is a symptom of a malware infestation?
Spontaneous combustion
No internet access
Unexpected PC behavior
PC running well
3
What's the name of the Microsoft tool to identify running processes (like -super' Task Manager
Process Explorer
Windows 7 Kit
Linux Explorer
Apple Explorer
4
What should you do if you know you have malware on your computer?
log into safe mode
put it in the fridge
take it to a professional mechanic
unplug your computer
5
Which one is not a type of malware?
trojan
centiware
adware
worm
6
If nothing else works, what is one option to clean you computer of all malware?
reboot your computer
do a system restore
delete all files
destroy the computer
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How many scans may be necessary to clean a malware?
3
1
7
4
8
Why should you NOT use Safe Mode with Network Support?
Your computer might erase the HDD
People on internet might find out about your shame (virus)
opens a backdoor for malware to communicate with its source
The malware can learn by searching websites.
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What are your two last options if all affects of removing malware has failed?
Call your mom
Use the system restore to put the OS back to where it was
Re-install the operating system and restore the files
Burn the computer
10
How can you safely get rid of adware on your PC?
use a free malware software
sell your computer
break the computers hard drive
turn PC on/off
11
What is Phishing
malware fighting platform
fake email/links that do harm
catching malware
catching fish
12
Which of the following would you do to fix a malware?
stare at the screen
type 'potato' into the search bar
delete all applications
unplug the USB drives + peripherals
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what is the add-on that makes Process Explorer useful for 'finding + fixing' malware problems?
Windows
google docs
VirusTotal
ransomware
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What security feature lets you add a 2nd requirement to an account login?
Two-Factor Authentication
Firewall
User Account Control (UAC)
Password Manager
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How do you know your computer is infected with malware?
lots of processes on the task manger
Hijacked Homepage
Computer is running slow
All of the above
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Where is the location to enable VirusTotal?
Option| virusTotal.gov
Option| enable virusTotal.com
Option| virusTotal.com| Check virusTotal.com
Option| virusTotal.net| Check virusTotal.net
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what is ransomware?
your computer shutting down and asking for cash
internet cash
banks email for account info
bad meat
18
This add-on makes Process Explorer usefull for "finding fixing" malware related problems.
Virus Total.com
VirusTotal
Norton Anti-Virus
virus.com
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What do you do in the most severe case of malware infection.
burn your PC
install and reinstall the O.S
ask your madre
cry
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What does PUP stand for?
Potentially Wanted Program
Potentially Unwanted Program
Period Under Power
Program Utilized Problem
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what does a backdoor virus do?
sends the FBI to your house
opens a door to the beach
opens the backyard door
opens ports to spread the virus
22
What are your options to get into Windows if your OS is not working properly?
Log into Linux from Windows
Boot into MS-DOS
Log directly into command line
Restart your computer until Windows works
23
When downloading from Internet be careful of_____ files because they can have exploits embedded
docx
xls
pdf
zip
24
What is Process Explorer?
an IT name for software
a fun IT game
free Microsoft tool to identify all running processes
an Internet browser
25
What is a backdoor?
Programs that installs other programs
Pretends to be legitimate software`
Mechanisms for gaining access to a computer
Fake emails and websites
26
Which one isn't a symptom of malware infestation?
In task manager, a lot of processes running slowly
Unexpected PC behavior
Files being replaced w/ identical files or harmful material
New unidentified files
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Which is NOT a symptom of malware infestation?
Unexpected PC behavoir
Stable operating system
A lot of processes running
Missing files
28
What is the function of the process explorer?
show the registry entries for the OS
Free Apple tool to identify all running processes
Free Microsoft tool to identify all running processes
Paid Microsoft tool to identify all running processes
29
Spreads across your computer and network by making copies of itself and needs a carrier?
Backdoor
Worm
Trojan
Virus
30
Which of these remedies require you to spend money regarding your computer?
re-install your operating system
throwing your PC out
download free anti-scan software
getting computer tech to fix
31
If nothing works on your PC, what is an option to make your computer work?
Throw it in the garbage
Reinstall the Operating System
Burn the computer to ashes
Use System Restore
32
When do you use pest specific tools in dealing with a malware?
Whenever you feel like it
Never
Every time your computer is infected with malware
When the scans don't remove a malware
33
What key strokes do you type to get into safe mode?
F3
Ctrl F
F8
F4
34
what malware pretends to clean your pc?
adware
virus
trojan
mono
35
What are some symptoms of malware infestation?
PC running normally
Internet wifi slowly loading your game
Unstable operating system
Browser ask you to be a default browser
36
What buttons do you press on boot to get into safe mode on Win7 or earlier
F8
Alt-F4
Ctrl+Alt+Del
F13
37
What is one way to get into safe mode in Windows?
Alt+F4
MsConfig/Boot Tab
Ctrl+Alt+Del
F9
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What should you do before downloading something from a sketchy website?
turn off your compuer
Think about what you are doing
don't download it
make a restore point
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You should NOT scan multiple times when scanning for infected files?
True
False
