A+ Cyber Malware Taxonomy Rootkits Keyloggers Trojans

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2. Preventing rootkit infection requires which security measures?

Regular patching, strong access controls, and monitoring

Disabling antivirus software

Using default passwords

Avoiding firewall protection

3. What is a common payload delivered by trojans?

Backdoor access, spyware, or ransomware

System optimization tools

Legitimate software updates

Driver installation packages

4. True or False: Trojans can self-replicate across networks without user intervention.

True

False

5. True or False: A rootkit can operate without administrative privileges.

True

False

6. Keyloggers installed on systems can compromise which of the following?

Passwords, credit card numbers, and confidential communications

Only system performance metrics

Network bandwidth only

Hard drive physical condition

7. Which technique is used to detect rootkits?

Memory forensics and rootkit scanning tools

Checking file extensions

Monitoring email traffic

Analyzing web browser history

8. Rootkits hide their presence by modifying which critical system components?

Kernel structures and system calls

Desktop icons and shortcuts

Email client settings

Browser bookmarks

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11. What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes a rootkit from other malware?

It captures keyboard input from users

It gains administrative access and hides its presence

It replicates itself across network systems

It displays advertisements to the user

12. What distinguishes a trojan from a worm?

Trojans self-replicate; worms do not

Trojans require user action; worms self-propagate

Trojans encrypt files; worms delete them

Trojans only target servers; worms target desktops

13. Detecting rootkits is difficult because they:

Operate transparently at the kernel level

Only affect network protocols

Require user credentials to function

Cannot access system memory

14. Which malware type typically requires user action to execute?

Worm

Trojan

Rootkit

Boot virus

15. A rootkit's primary purpose is to establish what on an infected system?

Permanent administrative access and concealment

Temporary user account

Network gateway

Firewall rule

16. Keyloggers can be deployed as which type of malware?

Software-based or hardware-based

Only network-based

Exclusively firmware-based

Only cloud-based

17. What is a common delivery method for trojans?

Email attachments and malicious downloads

USB firmware updates

BIOS modifications

RAM memory corruption

18. Rootkits operate at which system level to maintain persistent access?

User mode only

Application layer

Kernel mode

Network interface layer

19. Which of the following best describes a trojan horse in cybersecurity?

Malware that self-replicates without user intervention

A program that appears legitimate but contains hidden malicious code

Software that monitors network traffic

A virus that infects boot sectors

20. A keylogger primarily functions to do what?

Record and transmit user keyboard activity

Delete system files and corrupt data

Encrypt user files for ransom

Disable antivirus software

A+ Cyber Malware Taxonomy Rootkits Keyloggers and Trojans Quiz

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