computer viruses

What is a computer virus

• an error, flaw or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result

• a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or fault of equipment.

• A software program that makes copies of itself and attaches itself to other programs /files.

• none of these

• All of these

Which of the following is/are an example/s of executable file

• Word processors

• Program virus

• Trojan horse

• Operating system

A virus can infect the computer hardware

• True

• False

A virus cannot infect write protected discs.

• True

• False

Hilary installed a program that appeared useful to her, but it is actually transferring her confidential info to other parties. What is it most likely to be?

• Worm

• Spam

• Trojan Horse

• Anti virus

Brett wants to protect his computer from viruses, what should he use?

• Sub7

• Cascade

• Kaspersky

• Nuclear

Which of the following could result in a spyware entering your computer system?

• Deleting files

• Clicking on a menu while net surfing

• Creating new files

• Downloading something from the internet

A software that helps keep hackers, viruses and worms away, that try to infect your computer OVER THE INTERNET.

• Spam

• Malvare

• Firewall

• All of these

You should read an e-mail from an unknown person and then delete it.

• True

• False

• Cannot be determined

Janine installed 2 antivirus softwares to keep her computer safe. Is it safe?

• Yes, as both the softwares will work together better than one alone.

• No, it could result in program conflicts, false virus alerts, and lowered protection.

• Neither