WorksheetsBTEC L3 - D - Protecting Data Antivirus
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
................... an infected file is the first action performed by an antivirus software.
repairing
deleting
quarantining
You must regularly................ your computer using an antivirus software to detect viruses.
clean
scan
wash
Which type of malware can be multiply itself over a network?
Worm
Trojan
Macro
Which type of malware can be looks like safe, but damages the system once its runs.
Sweeper
Spyware
Trojan horse
Which of the following may result in a malware infection?
Opening an email attachment
Downloading a file from a website
Clicking on an infected link
All of the other answers
This type of malware disguises itself as something legitimate so you download and run it without realising.
Virus
Trojan
Worm
Billy downloads a program to get him free Fortnite skins and it actually steals his login instead.
Virus
Trojan
Worm
Faye clicks a link to download a program that then wipes all the data on her computer
Virus
Trojan
Worm
The word malware stands for
___________ software.
Pick the missing word
malfunctioning
malformed
malignant
malicious
How can a virus infect your computer (select 2)?
Through security loopholes
Suspicious web links
Disguised as legitimate software
Email attachments
How can a worm infect your computer?
Through security loopholes
Suspicious web links
Disguised as legitimate software
Email attachments
How can a Trojan infect your computer?
Through security loopholes
Suspicious web links
Disguised as legitimate software
Email attachments
Which types of malware can self replicate (select 2)
Trojan
Virus
Spyware
Adware
Worm
What is ransomware?
Malware that steals your personal information
Malware that steals your money
Someone steals your computer and returns it when you pay them money
Locks your computer till you pay money
What can malware do to your device? (Select 3)
Stop from running properly
Can crash, reboot or slow down
Ruin the hardware on the device
Slow down internet connection
Name An Anti-Virus Software.
McAfee
Gorilla
Bing
If you think your computer has a virus, a good first step in solving the problem would be to:
Run a virus scan
Reformat the hard drive
Destroy the computer
Do nothing
