Assessment II - History of Computer Worms and Viruses

In which year was the first virus, “Elk Cloner”, created?

• A. 1949
• B. 1976
• C. 1980
• D. 1982

In which year did researchers at Xerox Palo Alto Research developed the first experimental worm?

• A. 1949
• B. 1976
• C. 1980
• D. 1982

Which of the following types of viruses copies itself onto a computer or a disk when the computer is booted up?

• A. Internet virus
• B. Stealth virus
• C. Boot sector virus
• D. Boot system virus

Who wrote the book “Computer Virus: A High Tech Disease” which explains how to create a virus?

• A. John Von Neumann
• B. Ralph Burger
• C. Rich Skrenta
• D. Basit Amjad

Which of the following is the first worm to be distributed over a network without other users being aware of its presence?

• A. Satanbug
• B. Morris worm
• C. Melissa worm
• D. Code red