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What characteristic differentiates a virus from a worm?
What characteristic differentiates a virus from a worm?
- Viruses can encrypt data instantly.
- Viruses can jump from machine to machine without human intervention.
- Viruses need human intervention to start the replication process. (correct)
- Viruses are always benign.
How do viruses replicate themselves once initiated?
How do viruses replicate themselves once initiated?
- By using the network only.
- By waiting for further human commands.
- By starting random processes on the infected machine.
- By utilizing the existing file system or network. (correct)
What makes antivirus software important in combating viruses?
What makes antivirus software important in combating viruses?
- It enhances the speed of the computer.
- It can encrypt all files on the computer.
- It automatically launches the antivirus scan.
- It can recognize and stop viruses before they execute. (correct)
Which action triggers the virus replication process?
Which action triggers the virus replication process?
Why is it essential to keep antivirus signatures updated?
Why is it essential to keep antivirus signatures updated?
What role does a human play in initiating a virus infection?
What role does a human play in initiating a virus infection?
Which type of virus is part of an application that runs when you click on it?
Which type of virus is part of an application that runs when you click on it?
What type of virus exists in the boot sector of a storage device?
What type of virus exists in the boot sector of a storage device?
Which type of virus operates mainly in the memory of the computer and never saves itself as a file?
Which type of virus operates mainly in the memory of the computer and never saves itself as a file?
How does a fileless virus primarily execute on a system?
How does a fileless virus primarily execute on a system?
What type of virus does not require any user intervention to propagate?
What type of virus does not require any user intervention to propagate?
Which type of malware can encrypt files, delete information, and exfiltrate data?
Which type of malware can encrypt files, delete information, and exfiltrate data?
What major worm infestation occurred on May 12th, 2017, installing crypto malware and encrypting personal files?
What major worm infestation occurred on May 12th, 2017, installing crypto malware and encrypting personal files?
What is the key difference between a virus and a worm in terms of propagation?
What is the key difference between a virus and a worm in terms of propagation?
What role does the end user play in initiating the virus replication process?
What role does the end user play in initiating the virus replication process?
Why do we keep antivirus software running on our computers according to the text?
Why do we keep antivirus software running on our computers according to the text?
Which action can stop a virus from executing once it has started?
Which action can stop a virus from executing once it has started?
What is the primary function of antivirus software mentioned in the text?
What is the primary function of antivirus software mentioned in the text?
How do some viruses disguise their presence on a computer according to the text?
How do some viruses disguise their presence on a computer according to the text?
What type of virus is commonly associated with Microsoft Office apps?
What type of virus is commonly associated with Microsoft Office apps?
How does a fileless virus primarily operate on a system?
How does a fileless virus primarily operate on a system?
What method does a fileless virus use to evade antivirus software detection?
What method does a fileless virus use to evade antivirus software detection?
Which virus type is launched when you start your computer and is found in the boot sector of the storage device?
Which virus type is launched when you start your computer and is found in the boot sector of the storage device?
What differentiates a worm from a traditional virus?
What differentiates a worm from a traditional virus?
How does a macro virus typically operate within a system?
How does a macro virus typically operate within a system?
What characteristic makes a fileless virus particularly challenging for antivirus software?
What characteristic makes a fileless virus particularly challenging for antivirus software?
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