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Which type of malware copies itself onto other computers without the owner’s consent and will often delete or corrupt files?

Virus

Worm

Trojan horse

Spyware

Which type of malware collects personal information or browsing history, often without the user’s knowledge?

Virus

Worm

Trojan horse

Spyware

Your computer seems to be slow, and you notice that you have a differentdefault web page than usual. What is most likely the cause of problems?

Your ISP has slowed your network connection.

Your computer has been infected with malware.

You did not update your computer.

You accidentally clicked the turbo button.

Besides installing an antivirus software package, you should always ___________ to protect your computer against malware.

Keep your machine up to date with the latest security patches

Reboot your computer on a regular basis

Change your password on a regular basis

Spoof your IP address

A thoroughly tested, cumulative set of hotfixes and other patches is knownas a(n):

Recommended update.

Hotfix pack.

Service pack.

Critical update.

What technology is used by Windows to prevent unauthorized changes toyour system?

UAC

Protected mode

Windows Defender

ProtectGuard

When using UAC, which of the following requires administrative permissions or rights?

Installing updates from Windows update

Changing the date and time

Resetting the network adapter

Installing drivers from Windows update or attached with the operatingsystem

What mechanism is working when you try to change a computer’s display settings and you get a pop-up asking whether you wish to continue?

Windows Firewall

Protected Mode

Windows Update

UAC

What host-based firewall software comes with current versions of Windows?

Windows Firewall

Windows Protected Mode

UAC

Windows GuardIt

What program would you use to configure IPsec on a computer runningWindows Server 2008?

Windows Firewall with IPsec Plugin

IPsec Monitor

Windows with Advanced Security

IPsec Configuration console

If you have sensitive or confidential information stored in your offline files,it is recommended that you:

Clear your cache.

Encrypt the offline files.

Clear your cookies.

Execute ipconfig /renewip.

You determine that legitimate emails are being blocked by your spam- blocking device. What should you do?

Flush out the quarantined items

Reboot the spam-blocking device

Add the address or domain for these emails to the white list

Add the address or domain for these emails to the black list

How many content zones are there in Internet Explorer?

Say that you receive an email stating that your account has just expired andasking you to log in to a legitimate-looking website to fix the problem. Thisis most likely an instance of:

Phishing.

Pharming.

Phaking.

IP address spoofing.

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