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Computer Viruses

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is a "worm" as it relates to computers?
a)
A constructive computer virus
b)
A destructive computer virus
c)
A creep crawly insect
d)
A disrespectful software application
2.

Why do people make viruses?

a)

To steal private information

b)

To heal broken computers

c)

It makes their computer stronger

d)

Just for fun

3.

How can you get rid of a virus?

a)

Take it to a computer specialist

b)

Throw it out

c)

Scan for the virus in the computer's settings

d)

Smash the hard drive

4.

A computer infected with a computer virus may run_____ than normal.

a)

Slower

b)

faster

c)

normal

d)

all of the above

5.

______viruses infect files that have extensions like .com, .exe, etc.

a)

Program

b)

Macro

6.

A _______ is a program that appears useful, but is actually programmed to pass on the user’s data to someone else.

a)

Trojan Horse

b)

Macro

c)

Data

d)

Boot

7.

It is a software program that helps keep out hackers, viruses, and worms

a)

Anti - Virus Software

b)

Email Virus

c)

Health Virus

d)

Computer Virus

8.

Which of the following is not a type of computer virus

a)

Boot virus

b)

Multipartite virus

c)

Multimorphic virus

d)

Stealth virus

9.

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?

a)

Worm

b)

Spam

c)

Trojan Horse

d)

Anti virus

10.

Which one of these Viruses seem nice but infect your computer

a)

Malware

b)

H.O.R.S.E

c)

Trojan

d)

ILY