CertNexus Certified Cyber Secure Coder (CSC) — Question 96

Malicious code designed to execute in concurrence with a particular event is BEST defined as which of the following?

Answer options

• A. Logic bomb
• B. Rootkit
• C. Trojan
• D. Backdoor

Correct answer: A

Explanation

A logic bomb is defined as malicious code that is triggered by a specific event, making it the correct answer. A rootkit is a set of tools used to gain unauthorized access while hiding its presence, a Trojan disguises itself as legitimate software to deceive users, and a backdoor provides a method for bypassing normal authentication, but none of these activate based on a particular event.