Question 1

Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it?

Options :

A : Worm

B : Adware

C : Virus

D : Trojan horse

Answer: D

Question 2

What method does a spyware attack use to propagate and collect data?

Options :

A : By flooding the network with excessive traffic

B : By exploiting weaknesses in web applications

C : By installing malicious software to monitor and collect user activity

D : By exploiting network vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access

Answer: C

Question 3

What is the purpose of "Regular Expressions" in input validation?

Options :

A : To match and validate input data against specific patterns

B : To execute input data as code

C : To store data securely

D : To compress input data

Answer: A

Question 4

How does a Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attack typically impact a network?

Options :

A : By stealing sensitive data through phishing attacks

B : By exploiting software vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access

C : By encrypting data and demanding a ransom for decryption

D : By overwhelming network resources with excessive traffic

Answer: D

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of assurance testing in the software development lifecycle?

Options :

A : To improve the user interface design

B : To validate the software’s functionality and ensure it meets specified requirements

C : To increase the software-s performance

D : To check for compliance with data privacy laws

Answer: B

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