Microsoft Word MCQs for Competitive Exams

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The WannaCry worm's spread was enabled by a Windows vulnerability known as "EternalBlue," which was allegedly developed by what organization?

A The Russian FSB B The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) C The Chinese Ministry of State Security D A group of independent hackers

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What is the primary infection vector for macro viruses?

A Infected USB drives. B Malicious Microsoft Office documents (e.g., Word, Excel). C Compromised websites. D Network vulnerabilities.

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The Mirai botnet, which caused massive internet outages in 2016, was primarily composed of what type of devices?

A High-end gaming PCs. B Corporate servers. C Insecure Internet of Things (IoT) devices like routers and webcams. D Mobile phones.

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Why does changing default passwords on devices like routers and IoT cameras enhance security?

A Attackers have lists of default passwords for thousands of devices and use them to easily gain access. B Default passwords are often very short and easy to remember. C Changing the password makes the device run faster. D It does not enhance security; default passwords are very secure.

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How can disabling macros in Microsoft Office help prevent malware?

A It can stop macro viruses from running automatically when a malicious document is opened. B It makes Word and Excel run faster. C It doesn't help; macros are always safe. D It encrypts your documents so viruses cannot read them.

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The "ILOVEYOU" worm, which spread rapidly in 2000, used what social engineering tactic as its primary infection vector?

A It came in an email with the subject line "ILOVEYOU" and an attachment that appeared to be a love letter. B It pretended to be a security update from Microsoft. C It offered a free prize to the recipient. D It claimed the user's account had been hacked.

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What is multi-factor authentication (MFA)?

A Using a single password for multiple accounts B Requiring two or more verification factors to gain access to a resource C Authenticating users based on their location only D Automatically logging users out after a specific time

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What is a Time-based One-Time Password (TOTP)?

A A password that is based on the current time and is only valid for a short period (e.g., 30-60 seconds). B A password that can only be used once at any time. C A password that is sent to you in the mail. D A password that is your time of birth.

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A one-time password (OTP) sent via an SMS text message to your phone is primarily leveraging which factor?

A Possession B Knowledge C Inherence D Location

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Why is using a password and a security question (like your mother's maiden name) NOT considered true multi-factor authentication?

A Because both are in the same category: "something you know." B Because security questions are not secure. C Because it is too easy. D It is considered true multi-factor authentication.

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