Software and Hardware Updates

What is the main purpose of a software update?

• To delete old files
  

• To replace an older version with a new one

• To create new hardware

• To slow down the application

Why is it important to update antivirus software regularly?

• To make the computer run slower

• To ensure continued protection against malware

• To change the operating system

• To increase the size of the software

Which of the following is an example of antivirus software?

• Microsoft Word

• McAfee

• Adobe Photoshop

• Google Chrome

What can a software update help to remove?

• New applications

• Bugs

• Hardware

• Internet connections

How does upgrading hardware benefit a computing device?

• It makes the device older

• It enhances overall performance

• It prevents software updates

• It reduces the device's speed

What type of threats does antivirus software protect against?

• Network errors

• Malware

• Hardware issues

• Software updates

When using a computer, where does antivirus software typically run?

• In the foreground

• In the background

• Only during updates

• When the computer is off

What is Kaspersky?

• A type of hardware

• A type of software update

• A brand of antivirus software

• An operating system

What benefit does a software update provide in terms of application speed?

• It usually slows down the application

• It has no effect on speed

• It can help speed up the application

• It only affects hardware speed

What is one reason computing devices should be kept up-to-date?

• To prevent the installation of new applications

• To maintain compatibility with new software

• To reduce the performance

• To remove all existing files