Computer Viruses

What is a computer virus ? (uses also included)

• A piece of malicious code

• A helpful application

• Used for stealing information

• Helps to get work done quickly

Name the type of virus which is activated every time you start the infected computer (pls write in small letters)

What is the most common way for a virus to spread

• From external attachments like DVD

• Through e-mail links and attachments

• Through suspicious downloaded files

• A website with a suspicious mistake in its address

What are the symptoms of a virus infection ?

• Computer becomes laggy without any apparent reason

• Application is not responding

• Device shuts down after some time

• None of the above

An Antivirus does not ..................

• Help in protecting from viruses

• Help to remove viruses from your computer

• Stop any suspicious malware from entering you device

• Stops you from downloading any* file

There are ______ types of computer viruses

• 10

• 12

• 5

• 3

This is a type of software which exploits the computer and is a broad term also covering computer viruses, worms, trojan etc. (one word)

Which of the following type of program is one that either pretends to have / or is described as having a set of useful features but instead contains harmful code

• Bots

• Trojan

• Adware

• Virus

Scan all files, folders and programs stored on the hardisk

• Twice a month

• Once daily

• Once a month

Remove all data transfer media like Pen-drive, CD, DVD etc. from your computer before switching ____

• On

• Off

• Don't

• None of the above