Computer Viruses

What is a computer virus?

• A hardware problem that causes the computer to malfunction

• A type of malicious software that can replicate and spread between computers

• A program that helps protect your computer

• A tool used to speed up your computer's performance

Which of the following is the best way to protect your computer from viruses?

• Never turn off your computer

• Only use your computer during daylight hours

• Install and regularly update antivirus software

• Delete all your files regularly

What is phishing?

• A type of computer game

• A method of organizing computer files

• A technique hackers use to catch viruses

• An attempt to steal personal information by pretending to be a trusted source

What should you do if you receive an email from an unknown sender with an attachment?

• Open it immediately to see what's inside

• Forward it to all your friends

• Delete the email without opening the attachment

• Save the attachment to open later

What is a firewall?

• A security system that monitors and controls network traffic

• A type of computer virus

• A backup storage device

• A program that makes your computer run faster

Which of the following is a sign that your computer might have a virus?

• The monitor is too bright

• Your computer is running much slower than usual

• Your keyboard needs new batteries

• Your computer makes a humming sound

How often should you back up your important files?

• Only when your computer gets a virus

• Once a year

• Regularly, according to a planned schedule

• Never, if you have antivirus software

What is a strong password?

• Your birthday

• A combination of letters, numbers, and special characters

• The word "password"

• Your pet's name

Which of these activities puts your computer at risk?

• Using antivirus software

• Creating regular backups

• Downloading files from unknown websites

• Updating your operating system

What is two-factor authentication?

• Using two different passwords

• Having two antivirus programs

• A security process requiring two different forms of identification

• Logging in twice to your account