ISC Exam Questions

Which type of malware is commonly associated with office productivity documents?

Which type of malware is commonly associated with office productivity documents?

A.
Macro

B.
Worm

C.
Spyware

D.
Rootkit

Explanation:
Answer A is correct; macro viruses are those that infect, typically, Microsoft Office documents and abuse the macro functionality for malicious ends.

Incorrect Answers and Explanations: B, C, and D: Answers B, C, and D are incorrect. Worms, Spyware, and Rootkits, though all examples of malware, have little to do with office documents.