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computer virus

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS?

a)

A type of software that improves system performance

b)

A program that can replicate itself and cause damage to files or systems

c)

A hardware component that protects a computer

d)

A web browser used for secure browsing

2.

Which of the following is a common way that viruses spread?

a)

Clicking on suspicious email attachments

b)

Using a password manager

c)

Regularly updating software

d)

Backing up data to the cloud

3.

What is a "Trojan horse" in the context of computer viruses?

a)

A virus that damages the computer’s hardware components.

b)

A type of virus that looks like a legitimate program but contains malicious code.

c)

A virus that spreads by modifying boot sectors.iup

d)

A tool used to scan for viruses.

4.

Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a computer virus infection?

a)

Slow computer performance.

b)

Unexpected pop-up ads.

c)

Files becoming corrupted or disappearing.

d)

The operating system being up-to-date.

5.

Which of the following is a type of virus that attaches itself to the boot sector of a storage device?

a)

Worm

b)

Macro virus

c)

Boot sector virus

d)

Polymorphic virus

6.

Which of the following is a type of computer virus that specifically targets email systems?

a)
Email virus
b)
Trojan horse
c)
Worm virus
d)
Spyware
7.

A computer virus that damages or deletes files on a hard drive is known as a

a)
polymorphic virus
b)
macro virus
c)
file virus
d)
boot sector virus
8.

What is the primary purpose of antivirus software?

a)

To enhance the speed of the computer

b)

To create backups of files

c)

To detect and remove malicious software

d)

To manage system updates

9.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a worm virus?

a)

It requires user interaction to spread

b)

It can replicate itself without human intervention

c)

It is always attached to a host file

d)

It primarily targets hardware components

10.

What is a common method to prevent computer virus infections?

a)

Disabling firewall settings

b)

Regularly updating antivirus software

c)

Opening unknown email attachments

d)

Using outdated software