Computer Virus Awareness

How can a computer virus be transmitted?

• By using a firewall and antivirus software

• By turning off the computer when not in use

• Through physical contact with an infected computer

• Through infected files, email attachments, malicious websites, and removable storage devices.

What are the common symptoms of a computer virus infection?

• Decreased crashes, faster performance, expected pop-up messages, and expected file changes

• Faster performance, no crashes, no pop-up messages, and no file changes

• No symptoms at all

• Slow performance, frequent crashes, unusual pop-up messages, and unexplained file changes

What are some preventative measures against computer viruses?

• Never updating the operating system or software

• Clicking on every email attachment and link

• Not using any antivirus software

• Installing antivirus software, keeping the operating system and software up to date, being cautious of email attachments and links, and regularly backing up data.

What steps should you take if your computer is infected with a virus?

• Throw the computer away and buy a new one

• Ignore the virus and hope it goes away on its own

• Run a full system scan with antivirus software, quarantine or delete infected files, update operating system and software, and reset compromised passwords.

• Unplug the computer and never use it again

Name one type of computer virus and describe how it spreads.

• Spyware - It spreads through online gaming platforms.

• Worm - It spreads through network connections and email attachments.

• Trojan - It spreads through physical contact with infected devices.

• Ransomware - It spreads through social media links.

What is phishing and how does it relate to computer viruses?

• Phishing is a method of catching computer viruses

• Phishing is a form of social engineering attack that can lead to the installation of computer viruses or malware.

• Phishing is a type of fish that can infect computers

• Phishing is a type of computer virus

What are some signs that your computer may be infected with a virus?

• Faster performance, no crashes, no pop-up messages, no changes to files or programs

• Slow performance, frequent crashes, unusual pop-up messages, unexpected changes to files or programs

• No internet connection, no power supply issues, no overheating, no strange noises

• More storage space, less RAM usage, no error messages, no updates needed

How can you protect your computer from getting infected with a virus?

• Install antivirus software and keep it updated

• Click on every pop-up ad

• Download and open email attachments from unknown sources

• Never update the antivirus software

What is the role of antivirus software in preventing computer viruses?

• It helps to detect, prevent, and remove computer viruses.

• It helps to spread computer viruses

• It improves the computer's performance

• It makes the computer run faster

Explain the concept of malware and its relation to computer viruses.

• Malware is a term used to describe computer software that is not harmful.

• Malware is a broad term that encompasses any type of malicious software, including computer viruses.

• Malware is harmless software that improves computer performance.

• Malware is a type of hardware used to protect computers from viruses.