Part 9 - CEH v12 Practice Questions: Malware Threats and Analysis: 15 Questions

Part 9: Malware Threats and Analysis (15 Questions)1. Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software to deceive users?• A) Ransomware• B) Spyware• C) Trojan Horse• D) WormAnswer: C) Trojan Horse2. What malware self-replicates without user intervention to spread across networks?• A) Virus• B) Worm• C) Rootkit• D) SpywareAnswer: B) Worm3. Which malware encrypts a victim’s data and demands payment for decryption?• A) Adware• B) Ransomware• C) Keylogger• D) SpywareAnswer: B) Ransomware4. What type of malware records a victim’s keystrokes to steal sensitive information?• A) Adware• B) Keylogger• C) Rootkit• D) BotnetAnswer: B) Keylogger5. Which malware resides in a system’s kernel or firmware to maintain persistent access?• A) Rootkit• B) Worm• C) Adware• D) TrojanAnswer: A) Rootkit6. Which malware exploits the Master Boot Record (MBR) to execute malicious code before the operating system loads?• A) Fileless Malware• B) Bootkit• C) Worm• D) Logic BombAnswer: B) Bootkit7. Which type of malware embeds itself directly into system memory without creating permanent files?• A) Rootkit• B) Spyware• C) Fileless Malware• D) RansomwareAnswer: C) Fileless Malware8. Which attack manipulates legitimate software to execute malicious code during runtime?• A) DLL Injection• B) Polymorphic Malware• C) Ransomware• D) WormAnswer: A) DLL Injection9. What technique allows malware to modify its code signature to evade detection?• A) Obfuscation• B) Polymorphism• C) Heuristics• D) BackdoorAnswer: B) Polymorphism10. Which malware type connects infected devices to a central command-and-control (C2) server?• A) Spyware• B) Botnet• C) Keylogger• D) AdwareAnswer: B) Botnet11. What malware triggers malicious actions when predefined conditions are met?• A) Rootkit• B) Logic Bomb• C) Worm• D) AdwareAnswer: B) Logic Bomb12. Which of the following malware types is designed to generate unwanted advertisements?• A) Spyware• B) Ransomware• C) Adware• D) TrojanAnswer: C) Adware13. What malware technique leverages PowerShell or WMI for stealth attacks without dropping executable files?• A) Fileless Malware• B) Rootkit• C) Ransomware• D) BotnetAnswer: A) Fileless Malware14. Which attack method plants malicious code inside legitimate application updates?• A) Supply Chain Attack• B) Side-Channel Attack• C) Zero-Day Attack• D) Credential StuffingAnswer: A) Supply Chain Attack15. Which malware type encrypts data and demands ransom while threatening to leak sensitive information if payment isn’t made?• A) Ransomware• B) Scareware• C) Cryptojacking• D) DoxwareAnswer: D) Doxware