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What is a common way for a virus to replicate itself?
What is a common way for a virus to replicate itself?
- Receiving commands from a remote server
- Providing the attacker with sensitive data
- Requiring end-user activation
- Independently exploiting vulnerabilities in networks (correct)
What is a key characteristic of a virus?
What is a key characteristic of a virus?
- Having an enabling vulnerability (correct)
- Providing the attacker with administrative access
- Receiving updates from a central server
- Requiring end-user activation
What can a virus do at a specific time or date?
What can a virus do at a specific time or date?
- Delete itself from the system
- Provide the attacker with sensitive data
- Activate itself (correct)
- Replicate itself
What is NOT a characteristic of a virus?
What is NOT a characteristic of a virus?
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How does a virus typically propagate?
How does a virus typically propagate?
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Study Notes
Characteristics of a Virus
- A virus can be dormant and then activate at a specific time or date.
- A virus has an enabling vulnerability, a propagation mechanism, and a payload.
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This quiz tests your knowledge of the characteristics of a virus. A virus is a type of malware that can cause harm to a computer system. Understanding its characteristics is essential to protect against virus attacks.
