WorksheetsComputer viruses
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is a computer virus
an error, flaw or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result
a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or fault of equipment.
A software program that makes copies of itself and attaches itself to other programs /files.
none of these
All of these
Which of the following is/are an example/s of executable file
Word processors
Program virus
Trojan horse
Operating system
A virus can infect the computer hardware
True
False
Which of the following is not a type of computer virus
Boot virus
Multipartite virus
Multimorphic virus
Stealth virus
Which of the following is a program virus
Melissa
CodeRed
DiscKiller
Sunday
A virus cannot infect write protected discs.
True
False
Hilary installed a program that appeared useful to her, but it is actually transferring her confidential info to other parties. What is it most likely to be?
Worm
Spam
Trojan Horse
Anti virus
Brett wants to protect his computer from viruses, what should he use?
Sub7
Cascade
Kaspersky
Nuclear
Which of the following could result in a spyware entering your computer system?
Deleting files
Clicking on a menu while net surfing
Creating new files
Downloading something from the internet
Malvare refers to (a) software( ANSWER IN ALL CAPS)
(a) is an unsolicite and unwanted e-mail.(ALL CAPS)
How many sections odes quick heal antivirus have?
3
5
1
6
A software that helps keep hackers, viruses and worms away, that try to infect your computer OVER THE INTERNET.
Spam
Malvare
Firewall
All of these
Davie just uploaded a video on You tube. He gets an unusual error message. It is like a virus. What type could it be?
Program virus
Boot virus
Macro virus
None of these
You should read an e-mail from an unknown person and then delete it.
True
False
Cannot be determined
Janine installed 2 antivirus softwares to keep her computer safe. Is it safe?
Yes, as both the softwares will work together better than one alone.
No, it could result in program conflicts, false virus alerts, and lowered protection.
Neither
(a) is a set of commands written by the user to be executed later. * ANSWER IN ALL CAPS
You don't need to update your antivirus program for a long time after installing it.
True
False
