Viruses

Why should you update your anti-virus software regulars?

• To keep it from being infected by viruses
• To help out the software companies
• To protect your computer against new viruses
• To gain access to new websites

What is a Trojan virus?

• A story from Greek mythology

• Something that can break your computer

• When you download an app and it's actually a virus

• A virus only made by hackers

Why do people make viruses?

• To steal private information

• To heal broken computers

• It makes their computer stronger

• Just for fun

How can you get a virus?

• Downloading a game from an untrustworthy site

• Running anti-virus programs

• Play games installed on your computer

• Leaving your computer outside

What does an anti-virus program do?

• Scans computer files looking for problems

• Installs adandonware

• Restarts your computer

• Reports the problem to the computer's maker

What is a virus?

• A friendly reminding email

• A software to infect your computer

• A new game update

• A new download

Which of the following is not effective in preventing malware infections?

• Opening email attachments

• Turning on Windows Automatic Updates

• Installing anti-virus software

• Setting Internet Explorer's security setting to medium-high

Special program which can detect and remove viruses from computer is called

• Virus

• Anti virus

• Group ware

• Custom

If you receive an email attachment from someone you don't know, what should you do?

• Write the person back and ask if it's a virus
• Forward it to a friend before you open it
• Delete it immediately
• Open it to make sure it's not a virus

A virus can:

• Delete your data and files.

• Make your computer slower and unusable.

• Let other users hijack your computer.

• All options correct