Computer Virus Quiz

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

Name one type of computer virus.

• Adware

• Spyware

• Worm

• Trojan

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

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

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.

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

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

What is the role of antivirus software in protecting against computer viruses?

• Antivirus software helps to detect, prevent, and remove computer viruses from a system.

• Antivirus software increases the risk of computer viruses

• Antivirus software has no impact on protecting against computer viruses

• Antivirus software slows down the computer without providing any protection

What are the potential risks of downloading files from unknown sources?

• The potential risks of downloading files from unknown sources include the risk of winning a free vacation

• The potential risks of downloading files from unknown sources include the risk of malware, viruses, and other malicious software that can harm your device and compromise your personal information.

• The potential risks of downloading files from unknown sources include the risk of increasing your device's security

• The potential risks of downloading files from unknown sources include the risk of improving your device's performance

How often should you update your antivirus software to ensure protection against new viruses?

• It's best to update your antivirus software every few years

• You don't need to update your antivirus software

• You should update your antivirus software regularly, ideally daily or at least weekly.

• Updating your antivirus software once a month is sufficient