Module 2˸ Viruses and Worms

Which of the following statements about worms is true?

A worm typically does not modify any stored programs.

What is true about the first known computer virus?

It caused a poem to be displayed on every 50th boot.

A virus or worm that deprives users of control over their computers, creating frustration and lack of confidence in modern technology is considered to cause what type of damage?

Psychological Damages

Which current malware is a remote access Trojan, meaning that it provides attackers with full control over the victim's system?

Regin

When the virus code forms a layer around the target host program's code and the original code is moved to a new location by the virus code, what form of virus is being used?

Shell Virus

Frodo, Joshi, and Whale are examples of what type of virus?

Stealth viruses

Which virus was specifically designed to wreak havoc in a real-time physical environment?

Stuxnet

Which of the following is NOT an indication of a virus attack?

The computer beeps at startup with no screen display.

A self-replicating program that produces its own code by attaching copies of itself to other executable codes, and operates without the knowledge or desire of the user is what type of malicious program?

Virus

Which of the top ten most destructive computer viruses was responsible for banning the use of thumb drives within the Department of Defense?

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