What Type of Malicious Code Could Be Installed in a System's

question 40

Multiple Choice

What type of malicious code could be installed in a system's flash memory to allow an attacker to access the system at a later date?

• A) BIOS-based rootkit
• B) embedded browser
• C) unclassified kernel
• D) patch

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

The focusing of attention on selected aspects of the environment and the blocking out of others.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time.

Just Noticeable Difference

The smallest difference in stimulus intensity that a specific sense can detect.

Just Noticeable Difference

The minimal change in a stimulus that can just barely be detected by the organism.