CTSP EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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Malware - ANSWER software designed to infiltrate a computer system and
possibly damage it without the user's knowledge or consent
Virus - ANSWER code that runs on a computer without the user's knowledge; it
infects the computer when th...
Malware - ANSWER software designed to infiltrate a computer system and
possibly damage it without the user's knowledge or consent
Virus - ANSWER code that runs on a computer without the user's knowledge; it
infects the computer when the code is accessed and executed (love bug virus)
Worm - ANSWER like a virus except that it self-replicates, whereas a virus does
not (nimda, propagated through network shares and mass e-mailing)
Trojan Horse - ANSWER appear to perform desirable functions but are actually
performing malicious functions behind the scenes (remote access trojan, plugx)
Remote Access Trojan (RAT) - ANSWER their capability to allow an attacker
higher administration privileges than those of the owner of the system makes them
quite dangerous; most common type of Trojan
Ransomware - ANSWER a type of malware that restricts access to a computer
system and demands that a ransom be paid; also known as crypto-malware, it
encrypts files and/or locks the system (often propagated via a trojan, cryptolocker)
Spyware - ANSWER malicious software either downloaded unwittingly from a
website or installed along with some other third-party software; usually collects
information without the user's consent (internet optimizer - dyfuca)
Adware - ANSWER usually falls into the realm of spyware because it pops up
advertisements based on what it has learned from spying on the user
Grayware - ANSWER describes applications that are behaving improperly but
without serious consequences
Rootkit - ANSWER a type of software designed to gain administrator-level
control over a computer system without being detected (boot loader rootkits, evil
maid attack, alureon)
, Spam - ANSWER the abuse of electronic messaging systems such as e-mail,
texting, social media, broadcast media, instant messaging, and so on (identity theft
e-mails [phishing], lottery scam e-mails)
Threat Vector - ANSWER the method that a threat uses to access a target is
known
Attack Vector - ANSWER the means by which an attacker gains access to a
computer in order to deliver malicious software; most common is via software
Mirepoix - ANSWER Roughly cut pieces
Macedoine - ANSWER Dice
Jaredinere - ANSWER Batons
Julienne - ANSWER Thin strips
Paysanne - ANSWER Thin, flat cuts of triangles, squares or rounds
Brunoise - ANSWER Very fine dice
Peel - ANSWER Remove skins from fruit or vegetables
Skin - ANSWER Remove skin for poultry, meat or fish
Chop - ANSWER Cut food into pieces
Slice - ANSWER Cut into thin pieces the width of the food
Dice - ANSWER Cut into cubes
Chiffonade - ANSWER Thinly shredded foods
Segment - ANSWER Citrus fruit removed from the membrane and skin
Blanche 1 - ANSWER To cook food lightly in boiling water then plunge into cold
water to retain colour
Blanche 2 - ANSWER To plunge veg or fruit into boiling water then refreshed to
allow peel to be removed
, Blanche 3 - ANSWER To place food in cold water, bring to boil to whiten (meats)
Blanche 4 - ANSWER Cooking of potatoes in a deep fat fryer until soft but not
coloured
Blanche 5 - ANSWER To cook lightly to render limp (leaves)
Concasse - ANSWER Coarsely chopped
Pureé - ANSWER Cook fruits/vegetables , soups etc. passed through a sieve or
processed using a hand blender
Marinate - ANSWER Meats/vegetables/fruits soaked in a flavoursome mixture to
enhance taste before cooking
Strain - ANSWER To separate liquid from the solid by passing through a sieve or
strainer
pass - ANSWER To cause food to go through a sieve
Grate - ANSWER To shred food into small pieces
coat - ANSWER To add a thin layer of flor, oatmeal etc to delicate foods before
frying
Pane - ANSWER Food is coated in flour, egg then breadcrumbs or another
suitable coating
Mix - ANSWER Combine ingredients
Blend - ANSWER To mix together dry ingredients with a liquid to make a paste
Whisk - ANSWER Vigorous beating of ingredients such as eggs to increase
volume
Typosquatting - ANSWER when a user is attempting to access a website but types
the incorrect domain name by mistake and the user is redirected to an altogether
unwanted website that's malicious in nature
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