Computer Software

What is a computer virus?

• a small software or code that causes damage to your keyboard

• a small software or code that causes damage to your data and software on a computer

• a code that can inputted to as a removable media

• a code used to login into your computer

The first computer virus was invented by

• Billy Ray Cyrus

• Bob Dylan

• Steve Jobs

• Bob Thomas

The first virus was created in what year?

• 1869

• 1876

• 1971

• 2020

People create virus to: Select all that apply

• steal money

• steal sensitive information

• take control of a computer and use it for a specific task

• to find a babysitter

3 ways to spread a virus include.....

• removable media, touching the keyoard, and downloading a file

• floppy disk, thumb drive, and a USB cord

• downloading a file, removable media, and a VGA cord

• removable media, downloads from the internet, and an e-mail attachment

When detecting a virus... your computer (Select all that apply:

• have chills and shut down

• functions will be faster than normal

• functions will be slower than normal

• restarts itself often

What are 3 types of computer viruses? Select all that apply

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What is an antivirus program?

• a software that identifies and removes computer viruses

• a program that has a desirable function but steals information and harms the system

• a program that identifies and remove dust from your computer

You can protect your system by_______________

• Using a Trojan Horse to protect your computer

• Using a Ransomware regularly

• Updating your antivirus regularly

When your computer responds slowly and freezes often, that means your computer has a virus.

• True

• False