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BTEC L3 - D - Protecting Data Antivirus

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

................... an infected file is the first action performed by an antivirus software.

a)

repairing

b)

deleting

c)

quarantining

2.

You must regularly................ your computer using an antivirus software to detect viruses.

a)

clean

b)

scan

c)

wash

3.

Which type of malware can be multiply itself over a network?

a)

Worm

b)

Trojan

c)

Macro

4.

Which type of malware can be looks like safe, but damages the system once its runs.

a)

Sweeper

b)

Spyware

c)

Trojan horse

5.
Which does anti virus software not do?
a)
Delete your files and emails
b)
Scan your computer
c)
Delete malware
d)
Warn you about dangers
6.
Why do you need to update your anti-virus software?
a)
To counter the new viruses
b)
It's a scam
c)
The updates are malware
d)
To delete malware
7.

Which of the following may result in a malware infection?

a)

Opening an email attachment

b)

Downloading a file from a website

c)

Clicking on an infected link

d)

All of the other answers

8.

This type of malware disguises itself as something legitimate so you download and run it without realising.

a)

Virus

b)

Trojan

c)

Worm

9.

Billy downloads a program to get him free Fortnite skins and it actually steals his login instead.

a)

Virus

b)

Trojan

c)

Worm

10.

Faye clicks a link to download a program that then wipes all the data on her computer

a)

Virus

b)

Trojan

c)

Worm

11.

The word malware stands for

___________ software.

Pick the missing word

a)

malfunctioning

b)

malformed

c)

malignant

d)

malicious

12.

How can a virus infect your computer (select 2)?

a)

Through security loopholes

b)

Suspicious web links

c)

Disguised as legitimate software

d)

Email attachments

13.

How can a worm infect your computer?

a)

Through security loopholes

b)

Suspicious web links

c)

Disguised as legitimate software

d)

Email attachments

14.

How can a Trojan infect your computer?

a)

Through security loopholes

b)

Suspicious web links

c)

Disguised as legitimate software

d)

Email attachments

15.

Which types of malware can self replicate (select 2)

a)

Trojan

b)

Virus

c)

Spyware

d)

Adware

e)

Worm

16.

What is ransomware?

a)

Malware that steals your personal information

b)

Malware that steals your money

c)

Someone steals your computer and returns it when you pay them money

d)

Locks your computer till you pay money

17.
How can you protect yourself from malware?
a)
Don't have a computer
b)
Use a trusted anti-virus software
c)
Download any anti-virus software
d)
Just send your details to the attacker and they will leave you alone
18.

What can malware do to your device? (Select 3)

a)

Stop from running properly

b)

Can crash, reboot or slow down

c)

Ruin the hardware on the device

d)

Slow down internet connection

19.

Name An Anti-Virus Software.

a)

McAfee

b)

Gorilla

c)

Bing

20.

If you think your computer has a virus, a good first step in solving the problem would be to:


a)

Run a virus scan

b)

Reformat the hard drive

c)

Destroy the computer

d)

Do nothing