QUIZ #4 COMPUTER MALWARE

Which of these is NOT safe to do online?

• Chat with friends.

• Share work with fellow classmates.

• Arrange to meet a stranger.

• Homework resource.

Which of these would be the safest password?

• PASSWORD

• 9As5w0rD@

• ABC12345

• None of the above.

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.

• Restart the computer.

• Wait until the virus disappears.

• None of the above.

An intrusive software developed by cyber criminals to steal data or damage computer system.

• Server

• Malware

• Phishing

• Binary

• Firewall

The process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access.

• Malware

• Virus

• Hacking

• Encryption

• Password

Which of the following may result in a malware infection?

• Opening an email attachment.

• Downloading from a website.

• Clicking unfamiliar links.

• All of the given.

Computer viruses may spread by -------

• Playing online games.

• Surfing the internet for research information.

• Reading emails.

• Portable devices such as USB sticks or external hard drives.

• None of the above.

Which of the following can be used to protect a network?

• Server

• Client

• Hardware

• Virus

• Firewall

Gaining unauthorized access to someone else’s computer files is known as:

• Copyright infringement

• Hacking

• Virus attack

• Data theft

• None of the above.

It is harmful to networks.

• Worm

• Virus

• Trojan