Computer viruses

What is a computer virus

• an error, flaw or fault in a computer program or system that causes it to produce an incorrect or unexpected result

• a sudden, usually temporary malfunction or fault of equipment.

• A software program that makes copies of itself and attaches itself to other programs /files.

• none of these

• All of these

Which of the following is/are an example/s of executable file

• Word processors

• Program virus

• Trojan horse

• Operating system

A virus can infect the computer hardware

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a type of computer virus

• Boot virus

• Multipartite virus

• Multimorphic virus

• Stealth virus

Which of the following is a program virus

• Melissa

• CodeRed

• DiscKiller

• Sunday

A virus cannot infect write protected discs.

• True

• False

Hilary installed a program that appeared useful to her, but it is actually transferring her confidential info to other parties. What is it most likely to be?

• Worm

• Spam

• Trojan Horse

• Anti virus

Brett wants to protect his computer from viruses, what should he use?

• Sub7

• Cascade

• Kaspersky

• Nuclear

Which of the following could result in a spyware entering your computer system?

• Deleting files

• Clicking on a menu while net surfing

• Creating new files

• Downloading something from the internet

Malvare refers to __________ software( ANSWER IN ALL CAPS)