Malware Analysis Quiz

Test your knowledge of malware types, analysis techniques, and defenses

Malware Analysis Quiz

20 questions covering malware types, analysis techniques, and prevention methods.

1. What is the primary characteristic of a Trojan horse?

It appears legitimate but contains malicious code

It self-replicates across networks

It encrypts files and demands ransom

It spreads through email attachments

2. What is the difference between static and dynamic malware analysis?

Static examines code without execution, dynamic executes the malware

Static is faster but less thorough than dynamic

Dynamic is performed on live systems, static on isolated systems

All of the above

3. Which tool is commonly used for analyzing packed malware?

IDA Pro

PEiD

Wireshark

Nmap

4. What is a keylogger?

Malware that records keystrokes

A tool for cracking passwords

A type of encryption algorithm

A network scanning tool

5. What is the primary purpose of a sandbox in malware analysis?

To safely execute and observe malware

To encrypt malware samples

To decompile malware binaries

To create signatures for antivirus software

6. Which of these is NOT a common malware propagation method?

Phishing emails

Drive-by downloads

Removable media

DNSSEC

7. What is the main characteristic of ransomware?

Encrypts files and demands payment for decryption

Steals sensitive information

Creates backdoors for remote access

Disables security software

8. What does the term "zero-day exploit" refer to?

A vulnerability unknown to the vendor with no patch available

An attack that takes zero days to execute

Malware with zero detectable signatures

An attack that causes zero damage

9. What is the purpose of a rootkit?

To maintain persistent access while hiding its presence

To spread rapidly across networks

To encrypt user files

To display unwanted advertisements

10. Which of these is NOT a common indicator of malware infection?

Unusual network activity

High CPU usage from unknown processes

System running faster than usual

Unexpected pop-up windows