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Computer Virus Quiz

Authored by Stephen Ayodele Omisakin

Computers

11th Grade

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Computer Virus Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a computer virus?

A computer virus is a type of insect that can infest computer hardware and cause damage

A computer virus is a type of malicious software that can replicate itself and spread to other computers, causing harm to the system or stealing data.

A computer virus is a type of helpful software that improves the performance of the system

A computer virus is a physical device that can be attached to a computer to enhance its capabilities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Name one type of computer virus.

Adware

Spyware

Worm

Trojan

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can a computer virus be transmitted?

A computer virus can be transmitted through physical contact with an infected computer

A computer virus can be transmitted through infected files, email attachments, malicious websites, and removable storage devices.

A computer virus can be transmitted through exposure to radiation

A computer virus can be transmitted through telepathy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the common symptoms of a virus infection on a computer?

Authorized changes to files and settings

No pop-up ads and normal error messages

Common symptoms of a virus infection on a computer include slow performance, frequent crashes, pop-up ads, unusual error messages, and unauthorized changes to files or settings.

Faster performance and fewer crashes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the best way to prevent a computer virus from infecting your system?

Never backup your data

Click on every link and download every file

Never update your antivirus software

The best way to prevent a computer virus from infecting your system is to install and regularly update antivirus software, avoid clicking on suspicious links or downloading unknown files, and to regularly backup your data.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between a virus and a worm?

A virus can only infect computers, while a worm can only infect mobile devices

A virus and a worm are the same thing

A virus requires a host file to attach itself to, while a worm is a standalone program that can spread independently.

A virus spreads through email, while a worm spreads through social media

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is phishing and how does it relate to computer viruses?

Phishing is a type of cyber attack where attackers use fraudulent emails or websites to trick individuals into providing sensitive information. It is related to computer viruses as phishing emails or websites may contain links or attachments that can infect a computer with malware.

Phishing is a type of social media platform

Phishing is a type of computer game

Phishing is a type of fishing done on the computer

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