CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) — Question 170

Which of the following malware types typically has very high computing resource usage?

Answer options

• A. Rootkit
• B. Cryptominer
• C. Boot sector virus
• D. Trojan

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, Cryptominer, because it is designed to utilize a large amount of computing power to mine cryptocurrencies. In contrast, Rootkits (A) primarily focus on stealth and control, Boot sector viruses (C) aim to infect the boot process without heavy resource use, and Trojans (D) are usually more about deception than resource consumption.