Malware Quiz

Question 1

Which of the statements listed below apply to the definition of a computer virus? (Select 3 answers)

1. A self-replicating computer program containing malicious segment
2. Malware that requires its host application to be run to make the virus active
3. A standalone malicious computer program that replicates itself over a computer network
4. Malware that can run by itself without any interaction
5. Malicious code that attaches itself to an application program or other executable component
6. A self-contained malicious program or code that does need a host to propagate itself

Answer 1

• A self-replicating computer program containing malicious segment
• Malware that requires its host application to be run to make the virus active
• Malicious code that attaches itself to an application program or other executable component