Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) — Question 50

Which evasion technique is a function of ransomware?

Answer options

• A. extended sleep calls
• B. encryption
• C. resource exhaustion
• D. encoding

Correct answer: B

Explanation

Encryption is a core function of ransomware, as it locks users out of their files until a ransom is paid. The other options, while they may relate to evasion techniques, do not specifically characterize the primary function of ransomware in the same way that encryption does.