Select the correct name for: a type of malware that self-replicates and spreads across networks without needing to attach to another program.
Difficulty: Medium
About this MCQ
This Medium Cyber Security MCQ checks one syllabus fact.
The question is: “Select the correct name for: a type of malware that self-replicates and spreads across networks without needing to attach to another program.”
The accepted answer is C. Computer worm. “Select the correct name for: a type of malware that self-replicates and spreads across networks without needing to attach to another program.” is answered by Computer worm (option C). Option A (“Spyware”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Computer worm. Option B (“Penetration testing”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Computer worm. Remaining alternatives (Security vulnerability) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Computer worm is identified. Cyber Security questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Cyber Security recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
- A. Spyware
Why not A: “Spyware” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Computer worm. “Select the correct name for: a type of malware that self-replicates and spreads across networks without needing to attach to another program.” is answered by Computer worm (option
- B. Penetration testing
Why not B: “Penetration testing” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Computer worm. “Select the correct name for: a type of malware that self-replicates and spreads across networks without needing to attach to another program.” is answered by Computer worm (option
- C. Computer worm ✓
- D. Security vulnerability
Why not D: “Security vulnerability” is not correct. The accepted answer is C. Computer worm. “Select the correct name for: a type of malware that self-replicates and spreads across networks without needing to attach to another program.” is answered by Computer worm (option
Correct answer
C. Computer worm
Explanation
“Select the correct name for: a type of malware that self-replicates and spreads across networks without needing to attach to another program.” is answered by Computer worm (option C). Option A (“Spyware”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Computer worm. Option B (“Penetration testing”) does not match the stem; it is a near-miss used to catch incomplete recall of Computer worm. Remaining alternatives (Security vulnerability) fall outside the same rule and should be eliminated once Computer worm is identified. Cyber Security questions of this type reward precise definitions rather than approximate associations. Cyber Security recall of this distinction is a regular item in FPSC, PPSC, NTS, and CSS papers.
Source: Cyber Security Official Reference Guide
Tags: computer science, cyber security, information security, network security
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