Types of Computer Virus

A type of malware that infects the computer storage sector where start up files are found ?

• a. boot sector virus

• b. macro virus

• c. memory resident virus

• d. over writing virus

Type of viruses that add their code to the macros associated with documents , spread sheets and other data files ?

• a. boot sector virus

• b. memory resident virus

• c. macro virus

• d. over writing virus

A virus that is located in the memory of a computer, even after the ‘host’ application or program has stopped running (been terminated)?

HINT:

It loads replication module into memory so it does not need to be executed for it to infect other files, activating whenever the operating system loads or operates specific functions. This virus may be one of the worst kinds as it can affect the system thoroughly even attaching itself to anti-virus applications which allows it to infect any file scanned by the program.

• a. over writing virus

• b. memory resident virus

• c. macro virus

• d. boot sector virus

a type of virus that destroys the file it infects

and can be removed only by deleting the infected file ?

• direct action virus

• over writing virus

• web-scripting virus

• muti partite virus

the main purpose of this virus is to replicate and take action when its executed . when specific condition

is met , this virus will go into action and infects files in the directory ?

• direct action virus

• webscripting virus

• muti partite virus

• polymorphic virus

is malware that has the capacity to breach web browser security. When it breaches the web browser security, it injects some malicious code to take over the web browser and alter some settings. This type of malware spreads like any other computer virus. It mainly spread with the help of infected web page ads that pop-up in the web page. ?

• muti partite virus

• polymorphic virus

• direct action virus

• web scripting virus

it is a fast-moving virus that uses file infectors or boot infectors to attack the boot sector and executable files simultaneously. ?

• polymorphic virus

• computer worm

• multi partite virus

• email virus

it is a complicated computer virus that affects data types and functions. It is a self-encrypted virus designed to avoid detection by a scanner. ?

• polymorphic virus

• computer worm

• Trojan horse virus

• email virus

a type of virus that can be transmitted via software vulnerabilities. ?

HINT :

it could arrive as attachments in spam emails or instant messages (IMs). Once opened, these files could provide a link to a malicious website or automatically download the malicious virus of this type. Once it’s installed, the virus silently goes to work and infects the machine without the user’s knowledge

• email virus

• Trojan horse virus

• computer worm

• polymorphic virus

a type of malware that is often disguised as legitimate software ?

• email virus

• polymorphic virus

• computer worm

• trojan horse virus