CIST 1601 Final Exam Spring 2026
(100%Acknowledged). Genuine Exam
Questions And Correct Answers. A+ Graded.
1. Which is a form of cryptography provides confidentiality with a weak form of
authentication or integrity?
Symmetric key encryption
Asymmetric Key encryption
Hash algorithm
Key distribution - ANS >> Symmetric-key encryption
2. What is the main difference between a worm and a virus?
A worm tries to the steal information, while I virus tries to destroy data.
A worm is restricted to one system, while a virus can spread from system to
system.
A worm can replace itself, while a virus requires a host for distribution.
A worm requires an execution mechanism to start while a virus can start itself -
ANS >> A worm can replicate itself, while a virus requires a host for distribution.
3. What type of malware monitors your actions?
Virus
Worm
Spyware
,Trojan horse - ANS >> Spyware
4. A collection of zombie computers have been set up to collect personal
information. What type of malware to the zombie computers represent?
Trojan Horse
Logic Bomb
Botnet
Spyware - ANS >> Botnet
5. Which is a program that appears to be a legitimate application, utility, game,
or screensaver and performs malicious activities surreptitiously?
Worm
ActiveX Control
Outook Express
Trojan horse - ANS >> Trojan Horse
6. Which/what of the following is a characteristic of a virus?
Is remotely controlled by a central command
Capable of replicating itself
Requires an activation mechanism to run
Requires administrative privileges to install - ANS >> Requires an activation
mechanism to run.
, 7. You have heard about a new malware program that presents itself to users as
a virus scanner. When users run the software, it installs itself as a hidden
program that has administrator access to various operating system
components. The program then track system activity and allows an attacker to
remotely gain administrator access to the computer. Which of the following
terms best describes this software?
Which of the following is undetectable software that allows admin level access?
Botnet
Privilege escalation
Rootkit
Spyware - ANS >> Rootkit
8. What is the primary distinguishing characteristic between a worm and a logic
bomb?
Incidental damage to resources
Masquerades as a useful program
Self-replication
Spreads via email - ANS >> Self-replication
9. What is another name for a logic bomb?
Asynchronous attack
Trojan horse
Pseudo-flaw
(100%Acknowledged). Genuine Exam
Questions And Correct Answers. A+ Graded.
1. Which is a form of cryptography provides confidentiality with a weak form of
authentication or integrity?
Symmetric key encryption
Asymmetric Key encryption
Hash algorithm
Key distribution - ANS >> Symmetric-key encryption
2. What is the main difference between a worm and a virus?
A worm tries to the steal information, while I virus tries to destroy data.
A worm is restricted to one system, while a virus can spread from system to
system.
A worm can replace itself, while a virus requires a host for distribution.
A worm requires an execution mechanism to start while a virus can start itself -
ANS >> A worm can replicate itself, while a virus requires a host for distribution.
3. What type of malware monitors your actions?
Virus
Worm
Spyware
,Trojan horse - ANS >> Spyware
4. A collection of zombie computers have been set up to collect personal
information. What type of malware to the zombie computers represent?
Trojan Horse
Logic Bomb
Botnet
Spyware - ANS >> Botnet
5. Which is a program that appears to be a legitimate application, utility, game,
or screensaver and performs malicious activities surreptitiously?
Worm
ActiveX Control
Outook Express
Trojan horse - ANS >> Trojan Horse
6. Which/what of the following is a characteristic of a virus?
Is remotely controlled by a central command
Capable of replicating itself
Requires an activation mechanism to run
Requires administrative privileges to install - ANS >> Requires an activation
mechanism to run.
, 7. You have heard about a new malware program that presents itself to users as
a virus scanner. When users run the software, it installs itself as a hidden
program that has administrator access to various operating system
components. The program then track system activity and allows an attacker to
remotely gain administrator access to the computer. Which of the following
terms best describes this software?
Which of the following is undetectable software that allows admin level access?
Botnet
Privilege escalation
Rootkit
Spyware - ANS >> Rootkit
8. What is the primary distinguishing characteristic between a worm and a logic
bomb?
Incidental damage to resources
Masquerades as a useful program
Self-replication
Spreads via email - ANS >> Self-replication
9. What is another name for a logic bomb?
Asynchronous attack
Trojan horse
Pseudo-flaw
