grade 10 BOW quiz

Any anti-virus is a security program you install on your computer to protect it from getting infected by malware. Which of the following does an anti-virus software cannot do?

• Delete your files and emails

• Scan your computer

• Delete malware

• Warn you about dangers

The technician is responsible for applying the most recent updates. Why do you need to update your antivirus software?

• to counter the new viruses

• It's a scam

• The updates are malware

• to delete malware

Malware is the collective name for a number of malicious software variants. Which is not a type of malware?

• marburg

• worms

• Trojan horses

• multipartite

You can purchase anti-virus software as a standalone solution, or it is often included as part of a security package. Which is not a maker of an anti-virus software?

• Spacefiller

• Bullguard

• McAfee

• Kaspersky

It is a malware program that inserts copies of itself into other computer programs, data files, or the boot sector of the hard drive.

• anti-Virus

• BIOS

• virus

• disk cleanup

It is a program that copies itself to hardware, it comes through the network and it copies itself several times to the device until the machine slows down.

• ransomware

• trojans

• metamorphic

• worm

What is the name of the Anti-virus which uses this icon?

• Avast

• Avira

• AVG

• Umbrella

This is a software that's designed to gather data from a computer or other devices and forward it to a third party without the consent or knowledge of the user.

• adware

• spyware

• ransomware

• malware

What is the name of the Anti-virus which uses this icon?

• Avast

• Avira

• AVG

• Umbrella

Why would an identity thief most likely want to steal your information?

• To be your friend on social media for a tough time and to offer support

• To help with financial problems & difficulties and end your stress

• To help you with your homework and keep well organize your assignments

• To access your bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial resources.