TIA Chapter 9: Computer Security
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Computer Virus -
correct answer ✅computer program that attaches itself to another
program and attempts to spread to other computers when the files
are moved
Quarantining -
correct answer ✅when an anti-virus detects a virus, it places the
virus in a secure area in the hard drive so that it will not spread
Packet Analyzer (Sniffer) -
correct answer ✅a program that looks at each packet as it travels
on the internet - not just those addressed to a computer
DDOS Attack -
correct answer ✅Hacker floods a server with numerous bogus
requests through numerous zombies so that legitamate users can
no longer access
Types of Malware -
correct answer ✅Adware, spyware, virus
, TIA Chapter 9: Computer Security
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Ways a computer catches a virus -
correct answer ✅downloading infected files from websites, emails,
or shared USB drives
Ways an antivirus detects a virus -
correct answer ✅looking for virus signature
Malware -
correct answer ✅software that has malicious intent
Spyware -
correct answer ✅unwanted piggyback program that usually
downloads with other software you install from the internet
Keystroke Logger -
correct answer ✅program that moniters keystrokes with the intent
of stealing passwords, login information, or credit card information
Spam -
correct answer ✅unwanted or junk emails
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Computer Virus -
correct answer ✅computer program that attaches itself to another
program and attempts to spread to other computers when the files
are moved
Quarantining -
correct answer ✅when an anti-virus detects a virus, it places the
virus in a secure area in the hard drive so that it will not spread
Packet Analyzer (Sniffer) -
correct answer ✅a program that looks at each packet as it travels
on the internet - not just those addressed to a computer
DDOS Attack -
correct answer ✅Hacker floods a server with numerous bogus
requests through numerous zombies so that legitamate users can
no longer access
Types of Malware -
correct answer ✅Adware, spyware, virus
, TIA Chapter 9: Computer Security
Exam Questions and Answers (Latest
Update 2026)
Ways a computer catches a virus -
correct answer ✅downloading infected files from websites, emails,
or shared USB drives
Ways an antivirus detects a virus -
correct answer ✅looking for virus signature
Malware -
correct answer ✅software that has malicious intent
Spyware -
correct answer ✅unwanted piggyback program that usually
downloads with other software you install from the internet
Keystroke Logger -
correct answer ✅program that moniters keystrokes with the intent
of stealing passwords, login information, or credit card information
Spam -
correct answer ✅unwanted or junk emails
