FC0-U71 Security Practice Question
Which type of malware is designed to replicate itself and spread to other computers without needing to attach to a host file?
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Why each option matters
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Worm
Worms are self-replicating and spread independently, unlike viruses which attach to files.
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Worm
Why this is correct
Worms spread without needing a host file.
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Trojan
Why it's wrong here
A trojan disguises itself as legitimate software but does not self-replicate.
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Virus
Why it's wrong here
A virus requires a host file to attach to.
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Ransomware
Why it's wrong here
Ransomware encrypts files for ransom and does not self-replicate.
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