Computer Virus

Computer Virus

6th - 8th Grade

10 Qs

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Computer Virus

Computer Virus

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Computers

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Malware?

Software that protects your computer from viruses

Software that protects your computer from spyware and adware infections

Software that updates your computers operating system

Software that may harm your computer

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Phishing?

Web pages you have visited that are stored on your hard drive

Text files some websites use to identify users

A scam to get confidential information

A form where you type confidential information

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The _____ type of malware collects personal information and sends it to a third party.

Worm

Toolbar

Homepage hijacker

Spyware


4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a virus? Best answer)

Software that attaches itself to another file and when the file is opened it runs and causes damage.

Software that runs independently doing damage to your computer

Software that masquerades as something it isn’t in an effort to trick the user

Software that sends information about you to someone else

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you think your computer has a virus, a good first step in solving the problem would be to:


Run a virus scan

Reformat the hard drive

Destroy the computer

Do nothing

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which general term refers to all kinds of harmful software, including viruses, worms, trojan horses, and spyware?

Source code

Malware

Bug

Spam

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A ------- is a computer program that can invade computer and perform a variety of functions ranging from annoying(e.g. popping up messages as a joke) to dangerous (e.g. deleting files)

Computer Virus

Anti Virus

Microsoft Word

Window Defender

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