Worksheetscomputer virus
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS?
A type of software that improves system performance
A program that can replicate itself and cause damage to files or systems
A hardware component that protects a computer
A web browser used for secure browsing
Which of the following is a common way that viruses spread?
Clicking on suspicious email attachments
Using a password manager
Regularly updating software
Backing up data to the cloud
What is a "Trojan horse" in the context of computer viruses?
A virus that damages the computer’s hardware components.
A type of virus that looks like a legitimate program but contains malicious code.
A virus that spreads by modifying boot sectors.iup
A tool used to scan for viruses.
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of a computer virus infection?
Slow computer performance.
Unexpected pop-up ads.
Files becoming corrupted or disappearing.
The operating system being up-to-date.
Which of the following is a type of virus that attaches itself to the boot sector of a storage device?
Worm
Macro virus
Boot sector virus
Polymorphic virus
Which of the following is a type of computer virus that specifically targets email systems?
A computer virus that damages or deletes files on a hard drive is known as a
What is the primary purpose of antivirus software?
To enhance the speed of the computer
To create backups of files
To detect and remove malicious software
To manage system updates
Which of the following is a characteristic of a worm virus?
It requires user interaction to spread
It can replicate itself without human intervention
It is always attached to a host file
It primarily targets hardware components
What is a common method to prevent computer virus infections?
Disabling firewall settings
Regularly updating antivirus software
Opening unknown email attachments
Using outdated software
