FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
Which TWO of the following are types of malware? (Select TWO)
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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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Ransomware
Ransomware and spyware are both types of malware. A firewall is a security tool, encryption is a protection method, and phishing is a social engineering attack.
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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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Firewall
Why it's wrong here
Firewall is a network security device, not malware.
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Ransomware
Why this is correct
Correct. Ransomware is malware that encrypts files for ransom.
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Encryption
Why it's wrong here
Encryption is a data protection method, not malware.
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Phishing
Why it's wrong here
Phishing is a social engineering attack, not malware.
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Spyware
Why this is correct
Correct. Spyware is malware that collects information.
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