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FC0-U71 Practice Question: Which TWO of the following are types of malware?
Which TWO of the following are types of malware?
⚠ Common exam trap
Watch out — candidates often confuse security tools (patches, encryption, firewalls) with malware types, or mistakenly think encryption itself is malicious, whereas encryption is a neutral technique used by both security software and some malware (e.g., ransomware) to lock data.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Virus
A virus is a type of malware that attaches itself to a legitimate program or file and replicates when the host is executed, often causing damage or stealing data. It requires user interaction (e.g., opening an infected attachment) to spread, distinguishing it from other malware types.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Patch
Why it's wrong here
A patch is an update to fix vulnerabilities, not malware.
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Encryption
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a data protection method, not malware.
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Virus
Why this is correct
A virus is a type of malware that replicates by attaching to programs.
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Worm
Why this is correct
A worm is self-replicating malware that spreads over networks.
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Firewall
Why it's wrong here
A firewall is a security device or software, not malware.
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