Computer Virus (Year 9)

What type of malicious software is a computer virus?

• Spyware

• Adware

• Ransomware

• Malware

Which type of computer virus infects the master boot record (MBR) or boot sector of storage devices?

• File Infector virus

• Trojan Horses

• Boot Sector Virus

• Macro Viruses

What type of viruses change their code or appearance with each infection?

• File Infector virus

• Boot Sector Virus

• Macro Viruses

• Polymorphic Viruses

Which type of malicious software disguises itself as legitimate software but contains malicious code?

• Trojan Horses

• Worms

• Ransomware

• Macro Viruses

What type of computer virus spreads across networks without requiring a host file?

• Worms

• Macro Viruses

• Ransomware

• Trojan Horses

What type of malicious software encrypts a user's files and demands payment for their release?

• Ransomware

• Macro Viruses

• Worms

• Trojan Horses

What are the symptoms of a computer virus?

• Missing or deleted files

• Increased Network Activity

• Unexpected crashes

• Unexplained Modifications to Files or Programs

What is the importance of antivirus programs?

• Real time protection

• Scanning and detection

• Quarantine and removal

• Automatic update

Which antivirus program is known for providing email protection?

• Norton Antivirus

• Kaspersky Antivirus

• AVG Antivirus

• Avast Antivirus

Which antivirus program is known for providing web protection?

• Panda Antivirus

• F-Secure Antivirus

• McAfee Antivirus

• Bitdefender Antivirus