SY0-501 · Question #55
SY0-501 Question #55: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is A: Logic bomb. A logic bomb is a type of malware that is implanted on a system but remains dormant, awaiting a specific set of conditions to be met before it executes its malicious payload.
Question
Which of the following works by implanting software on systems but delays execution until a specific set of conditions is met?
Options
- ALogic bomb
- BTrojan
- CScareware
- DRansomware
Explanation
A logic bomb is a type of malware that is implanted on a system but remains dormant, awaiting a specific set of conditions to be met before it executes its malicious payload.
Common mistakes.
- B. A Trojan is malware that masquerades as legitimate software to trick users into installing it, rather than being defined by its delayed, conditional execution.
Concept tested. Malware types: Logic bomb characteristics
Reference. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/intelligence/logic-bomb
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