Security Features

What is the purpose of antivirus software?

• To enhance system performance by optimizing resources.

• To detect, delete, or quarantine malicious files and protect against malware.

• To provide a user interface for managing files and applications.

• To create backups of important data and files.

What is the role of a firewall in network security?

• A firewall helps protect against malware in network traffic and unauthorized access.

• A firewall is used to speed up network connections.

• A firewall is a type of antivirus software.

• A firewall is primarily used for data storage.

What is a computer virus?

• A program that enhances computer performance.

• A program illegally loaded onto a computer that causes damage to the system and can spread via removable media or the Internet.

• A type of hardware that improves system speed.

• A software that protects against malware.

What is a firewall?

• A device that allows all network transmissions without restrictions.

• A device or set of devices designed to permit or deny network transmissions based upon a set of rules, used to protect networks from unauthorized access.

• A software application that speeds up internet connections.

• A hardware component that increases network bandwidth.

What are the main functions of a firewall?

• To protect networks from unauthorized access and permit legitimate communications.

• To enhance network speed and performance.

• To store data securely in the cloud.

• To monitor user activity on the internet.

What is adware?

• A type of software that enhances computer performance.

• Unwanted software that automatically displays or downloads to a computer, often in the form of popup windows.

• A security program that protects against malware.

• A tool used for managing computer files.

What is malware?

• A type of hardware that enhances computer performance.

• Malicious software that harms a computer, including viruses, spyware, and adware.

• A software that improves system security and performance.

• A program that is used to create backups of data.

What is the function of a keystroke-logging program?

• It records each keystroke of the user and transmits this data to the creator, potentially allowing illegal access to sensitive information.

• It enhances the speed of typing by predicting the next keystroke.

• It encrypts user data to protect it from unauthorized access.

• It monitors the user's internet usage and blocks harmful websites.

What is spyware?

• A type of software that enhances computer performance.

• Software that is installed to monitor user activity without consent.

• A program that protects against viruses and malware.

• An application that helps in data recovery.

How do viruses spread?

• Through infected disks, bogus Internet sites, email attachments, and by infecting files on the computer.

• Only through email attachments and downloads.

• By physical contact with infected devices.

• Through secure websites and encrypted emails.