IT Applications WGU D317– Questions With Fully
Explained Solutions
Rootkit Correct Answer - gain unauthorized access to a
computer system.
Trojan Correct Answer - malware disguised as legitimate
software to trick users into installing.
spyware Correct Answer - gather information from a device
without user knowledge
Virus Correct Answer - malicious code that attaches to clean
code and spreads when executed.
Ransomware Correct Answer - malware that requires payment
to restore access.
Keylogger Correct Answer - surveillance software that records
keystrokes.
Boot sector virus Correct Answer - infects boot sector/ MBR
affecting boot process.
Spyware Correct Answer - secretly collects PII and online
activities.
Crytominers Correct Answer - uses computer to mine, causing
system slow downs.
Phishing Correct Answer - fraudulent email attempt to gain
information, acting as a trusted source.
, Vishing Correct Answer - (voice phishing): phone call or voice
message to trick
Whaling Correct Answer - phishing but for high profile
individuals.
Tailgating Correct Answer - unauthorized person follows an
authorized person into secure areas.
Dumpster diving Correct Answer - go through trash to find
confidential information.
Evil twin Correct Answer - rogue Wi-Fi access point, looks like
legitimate wireless network
Spear phishing Correct Answer - highly personalized and
specific for individuals or organizations, phishing
Shoulder surfing Correct Answer - observing or eavesdropping
on individual to obtain information
Worm Correct Answer - self-replicating malware that spreads
without user interaction.
DoS attack Correct Answer - (denial of service): overwhelming
traffic causing network or machine to shut down.
Zombie attack Correct Answer - compromised computers used
to perform malicious tasks
Zero-day attack Correct Answer - exploits unknown
vulnerability in system, usually same day giving zero day.
Explained Solutions
Rootkit Correct Answer - gain unauthorized access to a
computer system.
Trojan Correct Answer - malware disguised as legitimate
software to trick users into installing.
spyware Correct Answer - gather information from a device
without user knowledge
Virus Correct Answer - malicious code that attaches to clean
code and spreads when executed.
Ransomware Correct Answer - malware that requires payment
to restore access.
Keylogger Correct Answer - surveillance software that records
keystrokes.
Boot sector virus Correct Answer - infects boot sector/ MBR
affecting boot process.
Spyware Correct Answer - secretly collects PII and online
activities.
Crytominers Correct Answer - uses computer to mine, causing
system slow downs.
Phishing Correct Answer - fraudulent email attempt to gain
information, acting as a trusted source.
, Vishing Correct Answer - (voice phishing): phone call or voice
message to trick
Whaling Correct Answer - phishing but for high profile
individuals.
Tailgating Correct Answer - unauthorized person follows an
authorized person into secure areas.
Dumpster diving Correct Answer - go through trash to find
confidential information.
Evil twin Correct Answer - rogue Wi-Fi access point, looks like
legitimate wireless network
Spear phishing Correct Answer - highly personalized and
specific for individuals or organizations, phishing
Shoulder surfing Correct Answer - observing or eavesdropping
on individual to obtain information
Worm Correct Answer - self-replicating malware that spreads
without user interaction.
DoS attack Correct Answer - (denial of service): overwhelming
traffic causing network or machine to shut down.
Zombie attack Correct Answer - compromised computers used
to perform malicious tasks
Zero-day attack Correct Answer - exploits unknown
vulnerability in system, usually same day giving zero day.
