GAQM CPEH-001 Exam - Topic 7 Question 118 Discussion

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Question #: 118
Topic #: 7

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Which of the following programs is usually targeted at Microsoft Office products?

APolymorphic virus

BMultipart virus

CMacro virus

DStealth virus

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Suggested Answer: C

by Arthur at Nov 22, 2025, 01:31 AM

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Bethanie

4 months ago

I remember studying this. C is the right choice!

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Rhea

5 months ago

Definitely C) Macro virus. It's a classic example.

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Kate

5 months ago

A) Polymorphic virus sounds tricky, but not for Office.

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Nadine

5 months ago

I feel confident about that answer too. It's common knowledge.

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Claudio

5 months ago

Agreed! Macro viruses use macros in Word and Excel.

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Miss

5 months ago

I think it's C) Macro virus. It targets Office files.

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Stephaine

5 months ago

I find it hard to believe a virus can target just Office products.

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Crista

6 months ago

Wait, are you sure it's not B) Multipart virus?

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Chanel

6 months ago

C is the right answer, no doubt about it.

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Claudio

6 months ago

I thought it was A) Polymorphic virus?

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Leota

7 months ago

Definitely C) Macro virus!

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Jacquline

7 months ago

C) Macro virus. The only macro I care about is the one that orders my morning coffee.

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Thurman

7 months ago

C) Macro virus. It's like a virus that's been taking Microsoft Office to the gym.

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Brinda

7 months ago

C) Macro virus. Gotta watch out for those sneaky little buggers, especially in Word documents.

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Adelaide

7 months ago

I might be mixing things up, but I thought stealth viruses were more about hiding themselves rather than targeting specific programs like Office.

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Ettie

7 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like multipart viruses are more about spreading across different files, not just Office.

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Dwight

8 months ago

I think it's C) Macro virus because I remember studying that they specifically target Office applications.

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Francine

8 months ago

I'm a little confused by the different virus types listed. I'll have to review my notes to make sure I understand the differences.

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Julie

8 months ago

Macro viruses, got it. I remember learning about those in class, they're a common way to target Office apps.

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Corinne

8 months ago

Okay, I know macro viruses are designed to infect documents and templates, so that seems like the most likely choice here.

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Jesusa

9 months ago

C) Macro virus, definitely. I've seen those things wreak havoc on my boss's Excel spreadsheets.

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Nickie

9 months ago

C) Macro virus. The only virus I'm interested in is the one that gets me out of work early.

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Caren

9 months ago

I recall a practice question about viruses, and I think macro viruses were mentioned as a common threat to Word and Excel files.

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Rolf

9 months ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I'll need to think it through carefully before selecting an answer.

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Hershel

10 months ago

I think the macro virus option sounds right, since those often target Microsoft Office programs.

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Melvin

4 months ago

It's surprising how many people overlook this threat!

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Lilli

4 months ago

Macro virus is the best choice here.

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Jaleesa

4 months ago

I've seen a lot of cases with macro viruses.

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Alysa

8 months ago

Definitely! They exploit macros in documents.

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Terrilyn

9 months ago

I agree, macro viruses are common in Office.

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