
Understanding Computer Viruses and Internet Security
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Computers, Science
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7th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Aiden Montgomery
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common challenge faced by antivirus programs?
They require constant internet connection.
They only work on Windows computers.
They can struggle with new, unseen threats.
They are too expensive to use.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Melissa virus spread so quickly?
Via malicious software updates.
Through infected USB drives.
By exploiting a vulnerability in web browsers.
Using social engineering tactics.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary method of damage caused by the ILOVEYOU virus?
It slowed down internet connections.
It overwrote media files with copies of itself.
It stole banking information.
It deleted system files.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of virus was the ILOVEYOU virus?
A Trojan horse.
A macro virus.
A rootkit.
A worm.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main target of the Slammer worm?
Email accounts.
Mobile devices.
SQL servers.
Personal computers.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant consequence of the Slammer worm?
It disrupted internet and cell phone services.
It led to the shutdown of social media platforms.
It resulted in the loss of financial data.
It caused a global power outage.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary goal of the Storm Worm?
To encrypt files and demand ransom.
To take over computers and form a bot-net.
To delete files on infected computers.
To spread through social media platforms.
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