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Q. What is ransomware?

  • (A) A virus that deletes files
  • (B) Malware that encrypts files and demands payment
  • (C) A tool for ethical hacking
  • (D) A type of firewall

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Q. Which of the following is a common method ransomware spreads?

  • (A) Phishing emails
  • (B) Malicious downloads
  • (C) Exploiting software vulnerabilities
  • (D) All of the above

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Q. Which type of ransomware encrypts network files and demands payment from organizations?

  • (A) Locker ransomware
  • (B) Crypto ransomware
  • (C) Scareware
  • (D) Worm

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Q. What is the first step you should take if infected with ransomware?

  • (A) Pay the ransom immediately
  • (B) Disconnect from the network
  • (C) Reboot the computer
  • (D) Ignore the warning

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Q. Which of these is an example of a ransomware strain?

  • (A) WannaCry
  • (B) Zeus
  • (C) Conficker
  • (D) Stuxnet

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Q. Which backup strategy helps mitigate ransomware damage?

  • (A) Offline backups
  • (B) Cloud backups with versioning
  • (C) Regular snapshots
  • (D) All of the above

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Q. Ransomware often demands payment in which form?

  • (A) Bank transfer
  • (B) Cryptocurrency
  • (C) Gift cards
  • (D) All of the above

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Q. Which of the following is a ransomware prevention technique?

  • (A) Regular software updates
  • (B) Strong passwords
  • (C) Email filtering
  • (D) All of the above

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Q. What is the difference between locker ransomware and crypto ransomware?

  • (A) Locker blocks access to the system; crypto encrypts files
  • (B) Crypto blocks the system; locker encrypts files
  • (C) No difference
  • (D) Locker deletes files; crypto steals data

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Q. Which operating systems can be affected by ransomware?

  • (A) Windows
  • (B) Linux
  • (C) macOS
  • (D) All of the above
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