Grade 10-Anti-Malware Software

What is the primary function of anti-malware software?

• To detect, prevent, and remove malware.

• To enhance system performance.

• To manage user passwords.

• To provide internet connectivity.

How does anti-virus software differ from anti-malware software?

• Anti-virus software protects against all types of malware.

• Anti-malware software is only effective against spyware.

• Anti-virus software is a type of anti-malware software.

• Anti-virus software targets viruses specifically, while anti-malware software protects against a wider range of malware types.

What does it mean to quarantine a virus?

• To quarantine a virus means to study it in a lab without restrictions.

• To quarantine a virus means to isolate it to prevent its spread.

• To quarantine a virus means to destroy it immediately.

• To quarantine a virus means to enhance its spread.

Why is it important to keep anti-malware software up to date?

• It is important to keep anti-malware software up to date to protect against new threats and improve performance.

• It is important to keep anti-malware software up to date to make the computer look more modern.

• It is important to keep anti-malware software up to date to increase the size of files.

• It is important to keep anti-malware software up to date to reduce internet speed.

What types of threats can anti-malware software protect against?

• Denial of Service

• Data breaches

• Viruses, worms, Trojans, ransomware, spyware, adware, rootkits

• Phishing attacks

What is the purpose of scanning storage media?

• To format the storage media for new data.

• To identify and assess the integrity of data and detect errors or corruption.

• To increase the storage capacity of the media.

• To enhance the speed of data retrieval.

How often should you scan your computer for malware?

• At least once a week.

• Every day

• Once a month

• Only when you notice issues

What should you do if your anti-malware software detects a threat?

• Ignore the alert and continue working

• Uninstall the anti-malware software

• Restart your computer without taking action

• Quarantine the threat, run a full system scan, remove the malware, and update your software.

What are some common signs that your computer may be infected with malware?

• Improved graphics performance

• Faster internet speeds

• Increased battery life

• Signs of malware infection include slow performance, frequent crashes, unexpected pop-ups, unauthorized settings changes, and unusual network activity.

Why is it important to scan data/software when downloading?

• You should scan data/software to improve internet connectivity.

• It is important to scan data/software when downloading to protect against malware and ensure system security.

• Scanning data/software is only necessary for large files.

• It is important to scan data/software to increase download speed.