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Antivirus & Anti-malware Tools Quiz Trivia Questions and Answers

Delve into the tools designed to detect, prevent, and remove malware, enhancing your understanding of these crucial security applications.. Test your knowledge and challenge yourself with our comprehensive quiz covering all aspects of this fascinating topic.

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1. What is the primary function of antivirus software?

2. Which of these is a common feature of anti-malware tools?

3. In what year was the term 'computer virus' first used?

4. Which company developed the popular antivirus software McAfee?

5. What is a 'false positive' in the context of antivirus detection?

6. Which type of malware is designed to replicate itself from one computer to another?

7. What technique do some viruses use to avoid detection?

8. Which of these is NOT a typical method of malware distribution?

9. What does the term 'heuristic analysis' refer to in the context of antivirus software?

10. Which of the following is primarily considered spyware?

11. What is the main purpose of a rootkit?

12. Which antivirus feature helps to block URLs that are known threats?

13. In cybersecurity, what is 'sandboxing'?

14. What does the term 'adware' refer to?

15. Which of these is a real-time protection feature in antivirus software?

16. What is typically the first step in responding to a detected virus?

17. Which type of cyber attack involves encrypting the victim's data and demanding payment for the decryption key?

18. What does the term 'zero-day exploit' refer to?

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