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WorksheetsSummative Test_4thQTR
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 18mins
Which operating platform is the most vulnerable to malware?
Mac OS
Windows
Linux
Ubuntu
If you think you have a computer virus, what is the first thing you should do?
Turn off the computer
Run a virus checker
Run Task Manager
Format the hard drive
It designed for low-cost home systems not requiring full security and networking features
Home Basic
Ultimate
Professional
Home Premium
Where should you click to restart the computer?
Start button
Office button
Internet Explorer
Taskbar
It refers to the act of dividing a hard disk drive into multiple logical storage units
Troubleshooting
Partitioning
Formatting
Installing
What is the benefit of using file compression?
It will prevent a file from being deleted
It will protect a file from being infected by a virus
It will reduce the file sizes on the hard drive
It will convert files to any type
What is a computer virus?
A program written to cause harm to a computer
A hardware fault which causes data to be damaged
A fault with the CPU which means that data is lost or damaged
All of the above
How can you help stop viruses from entering your computer?
Install antivirus software.
Don’t open attachments from people you don’t know in your email.
Turn on the firewall feature in Windows.
All of the above
Where should you click to access the menu allowing you to adjust the computer's settings?
Troubleshooting
Default programs
Control panel
System
Where is the Start menu?
Windows Logo
Any file menu
Dock
Command
Before installing the new operating system, the computer needs to be configured first in
Safe mode
CMOS
BIOS
Hard drive
What is the use of CMOS?
Change the boot order
Change setting for components
Change date time
All of the above
Troubleshooting that deals with the computer programs running in the computer like adding or removing programs
Hardware troubleshooting
Software troubleshooting
Peripheral troubleshooting
Peopleware troubleshooting
What is malware?
Malware only includes viruses
Malware only includes Worms
Malware only includes Trojan Horses
Malware consists of all three, viruses, worms and Trojan horses
Which of the following is BAD advice for protecting your computer against infection?
open email attachments if they look interesting
use up-to-date anti-virus software and always download the latest definitions
only download files from reputable internet sites
all of the above
Why is it important to update an anti-virus program regularly?
To fulfil license requirements
To reduce the number of times needed to scan the system
To ensure a good level of protection against new viruses
To increase the amount of free space on a computer’s hard drive
This is the audio signal given out by a computer to announce the result of a short diagnostic testing sequence the computer performs when first powering up.
alarm clock
beep code
hiccup
hard bounce
What is the correct Procedure for shutting down the PC?
Click Start, Turn off Computer, Turn off
Click the Control Panel, System
Click Start, Shut down
Click Start Control Panel
Which of the following is an application?
Folder
Music - shortcut
Recycle bin
Internet Explorer
Where should you click to install or uninstall a software application
Programs
Software
User accounts
Programs and features
What information is needed to securely log on to a computer?
License key
IP-number and a URL
Username and password
Credit card number
It refers to the process of analyzing the source of a problem in computer
Troubleshooting
Partitioning
Formatting
Installing
Where should you click to view the Operating Systems name?
System
Devices and Printers
Windows Update
Personalization
How many computer viruses are currently out on the web?
300
1000
1 Million
1 Billion
Which of the following statements is true?
You can buy programs that tell you if you have a computer virus
Computer virus always destroy your work
You must reinstall your operating system to get rid of a virus
You must format your hard drive if the computer virus infected it
How often should you update your antivirus software?
Daily
Weekly
Monthly
Every three months
What do you think is the Bios and CMOS for?
For modifying the Boot Order process and different underlying settings
To modify the overall performance of the computer
For increased power output.
To manage computer connections and maintain proper function.
This is the diagnostic testing sequence that a computer's BIOS runs to determine if the computer keyboard, random access memory, disk drives, and other hardware are working correctly.
safe mode
POST
initial program load
Power up
What extension would an Excel 2010 file have?
.xls
.xlsx
.xl
.l
The following choices are ways on how to resize an active window, except
Double click
Click and drag from the middle of the window
Click and drag from the corners
Single click
Where should you click to view a files properties when in an active window?
Organize
Open
Run
Burn
What is a worm?
A small piece of code that replicates itself and sends itself to other sections of a network.
A virus that causes your computer to overheat and the cooling unit to melt creating “worms” of liquid plastic on the motherboard.
A harmless program that sends itself around the internet collecting MAC addresses in a global treasure hunt.
A program that opens a back door on a computer.
How does a Boot sector virus work?
It attempts to change the format order of the computer so the computer will fail to boot.
It installs itself in the boot sector of the hard drive and runs at every instance of start-up.
It erases the boot sector of the hard drive making it impossible for your computer to find any stored data.
It opens a virtual connection to the hacker's computer and sends all of the data on the computer to them over the internet.
What type of warning are you most likely to receive if a computer virus is found on your system?
The computer will shut itself down
A siren will sound and continue until the virus is removed
Your anti-virus software will display a message and ask you how to proceed
All of the above
The process of preparing a data storage device such as a hard disk drive for initial use
Troubleshooting
Partitioning
Formatting
Installing
What is the meaning of this file extension “.exe”?
Execution file
Executable file
Execute file
Executive file
Where should you click to change the desktop background?
Programs and features
Personalization
Control Panel
User accounts
What is the most common way people’s computer get infected by a virus?
Receive a fax
Install new hardware
download email attachments
install new software
What should you do if you get an unexpected email attachment from a friend?
Delete the email.
Contact your friend in a separate email to let them know that you received it. -
Then delete the file if it was sent without your friend's knowledge.
Open the email. It’s probably nothing dangerous.
Reply to the email and ask if your friend sent it.
What is a sign that your computer may be infected?
The computer runs slowly.
When the internet is opened, it directs you away from your homepage to another location.
Programs cease to function correctly.
All of the above.
What is the preferred way to install an Operating System in a new computer that you built?
Put the disc in and make it happen.
Install a floppy in the floppy drive and boot from it
Install an OS disc and boot from the disc (e.g.) Windows 7
Clone a previous hard drive to the new computer.
Which of the following is a free program that can help protect or identify viruses on your computer?
Avira
AVG
Avast
All of the above
Most PCs on the market running Windows 7 uses a ____-bit processor
32 bit
64 bit
128 bit
16 bit
What is the best way to approach a computer problem?
Begin by informing the person reporting the problem that he is the cause of the problem.
Use logic to rule out the symptoms and reach the best possible solution.
Use a diagnostic tool that will solve the problem for you.
Reinstall windows or the OS previously on the system
Where are you most likely to find a Macro virus?
Flash games
Microsoft Office Files
Mp3 music file
MPEG4 movie files
What is a “spyware” virus?
A virus that creates a port through which a hacker can come in and take control over a computer remotely.
A virus that installs itself in the bootable section of the memory.
A program that attacks only antivirus software.
An email-based virus that sends itself out through emailing everyone on a computer's contact list.
What key combination is used for switching between open Windows?
Shift + F5
Alt + Shift
Ctrl + Enter
Alt + Tab
What purpose does anti-virus software serve?
It deletes every file it suspects is infected
It stops people gaining unauthorized access to your computer via the internet
It inspects computer files and email attachments for viruses and removes or quarantines any that it finds
It uninstall your program that contains computer virus
Which key combination can be used to paste an already copied file into a new folder?
Ctrl + P
Ctrl + C
Ctrl + T
Ctrl + V
Which one is an example of a social media passed virus?
An e-mail from a friend with an attachment called “edi yes”
A link to a video on Facebook that shows you the death of Osama Bin Laden
A boot sector virus given to you by a friend’s flash drive
A Trojan horse that infects the computer through a download from an unknown site
