Computer Virus Quiz

What is Malware?

• A type of hardware

• A program designed to protect computers

• Software that harms computers

• A tool for creating software

What does a Computer Worm do?

• Fixes computer errors

• Spreads through a network

• Blocks pop-ups

• Cleans unwanted files

What is the purpose of Spyware?

• To protect your privacy

• To spy on computer users

• To speed up the internet

• To repair software

What is Scareware designed to do?

• Create fake warnings to scare users

• Protect against viruses

• Improve computer speed

• Block hackers

What is Ransomware?

• A program that demands payment to unlock files

• A type of game

• A tool for education

• A software that deletes spam

What is a Rootkit?

• A tool for gardening

• A software that hides malicious activities

• A program to speed up computers

• A type of firewall

What does a Pop-Up Blocker do?

• Deletes emails

• Blocks unwanted advertisements

• Protects against hackers

• Improves Wi-Fi speed

What is the function of a Firewall?

• To burn harmful data

• To block unauthorized access to a network

• To increase internet speed

• To clean up files

What does Anti-virus Software do?

• Creates viruses

• Protects against harmful software

• Increases computer speed

• Repairs hardware

What is Cyber Security?

• A type of internet game

• Protecting computers and networks from attacks

• A software for cleaning windows

• A tool for programming