Quizizz: Computer Threats & Security

What is a hacker?

• Someone who repairs computers

• Someone who tries to get into your computer without permission

• A virus in the system

• A security tool

What is a virus?

• A. A healthy computer program

• B. A program that can damage your files or spread to other computers

• C. A type of firewall

• D. A game file

Spyware is software that:

• Speeds up your internet connection

• Watches what you do on your computer

• Repairs your files

• Blocks hackers

What is data interception?

• Sending emails safely

• Someone secretly catching your data while it’s sent online

• Fixing broken files

• Making backups

If your computer is attacked, what could happen?

• Your computer gets faster

• Your files may be deleted or changed

• You earn money

• You get free software

What is malware?

• A. A type of firewall

• B. Any harmful or “bad” software

• C. A healthy program

• D. A new antivirus

A virus can:

• Delete your files

• Fill your hard drive

• Copy itself

• All of the above

Spyware can:

• Record usernames and passwords

• Help you sleep

• Repair software

• Protect your computer

What does “quarantine” mean in antivirus software?

• To delete the user

• To lock an infected file so it cannot spread

• To make files invisible

• To make files larger

What is the main job of a firewall?

• To block unsafe data from entering or leaving your computer

• To store passwords

• To delete viruses

• To clean your screen