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Computer Virus Quiz

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a computer virus?

a)

A protective program that removes harmful software

b)

A harmful program that can damage files and slow down a computer

c)

A type of computer hardware

d)

A tool used to speed up a computer

2.

Which of the following is an example of a computer virus?

a)

Avast

b)

WannaCry

c)

Windows Defender

d)

QuickHeal

3.

What is the main purpose of anti-virus software?

a)

To create computer viruses

b)

To protect the computer from harmful programs

c)

To slow down the computer

d)

To delete all files from the computer

4.

Which of the following is NOT an example of anti-virus software?

a)

Norton

b)

Kaspersky

c)

Trojan Horse

d)

McAfee

5.

How does anti-virus software help protect a computer?

a)

By creating new viruses

b)

By checking for harmful programs and removing them

c)

By slowing down the computer

d)

By deleting all files from the computer

6.

What is one of the main functions of anti-virus software?

a)

Detects and removes viruses

b)

Creates new viruses

c)

Deletes all files on the computer

d)

Slows down the computer

7.

What does anti-virus software do to unsafe websites and downloads?

a)

Blocks them

b)

Creates them

c)

Deletes all files

d)

Slows down the computer

8.

Why does anti-virus software scan files and folders regularly?

a)

To detect and remove viruses

b)

To delete all files

c)

To slow down the computer

d)

To create new viruses

9.

What does the acronym "Internet" stand for?

a)

International Network

b)

Internal Network

c)

Interactive Network

d)

Interconnected Nodes

10.

Which of the following best describes a network?

a)

A collection of webpages at a web address

b)

A connection of two or more computers to share information or resources

c)

A single page of information on a website

d)

A system that allows computers to communicate worldwide

11.

What does WWW stand for?

a)

World Wide Web

b)

Web Wide World

c)

Wide Web World

d)

World Web Wide

12.

Which of the following is true about a webpage?

a)

It is a collection of webpages at a web address

b)

It is a single page of information on a website

c)

It is a system that allows computers to communicate worldwide

d)

It is a connection of two or more computers

13.

What does ISP stand for?

a)

Internet Service Provider

b)

International Service Platform

c)

Internet Sharing Program

d)

Internet Security Protocol

14.

Which of the following is an example of an Internet Service Provider?

a)

MTN

b)

Google

c)

Facebook

d)

YouTube