You Have Noticed That Your Computer Is Running Slower Than

question 21

Multiple Choice

You have noticed that your computer is running slower than normal and that the amount of storage space on the hard drive is decreasing, even though you have not been doing anything different on your computer. You believe a program is replicating by attaching itself to other programs.  
What type of malware is on your computer?

• A) Trojan
• B) Ransomware
• C) Rootkit
• D) Virus

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Definitions:

RPM

Stands for revolutions per minute, a unit of rotational speed indicating the number of turns made by an object in one minute.

Torque

The turning force developed by a motor.

Horsepower

A unit of measurement for power, particularly for engines and motors, representing the power needed to lift 550 pounds by one foot in one second.

Windings

Coils of wire that are used to create magnetic fields when electric current passes through them, found in generators, motors, and transformers.