Protecting Your Computer from Viruses

Protecting Your Computer from Viruses

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

This video tutorial provides eight essential methods to protect your computer from viruses and malware. It covers installing antivirus software, keeping software updated, backing up data, using strong passwords, monitoring downloads, installing ad blockers, running regular virus scans, and avoiding suspicious links. By following these steps, users can enhance their computer security and safeguard personal data from malicious threats.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to protect your computer from viruses?

To improve computer speed

To prevent data theft and file corruption

To increase internet speed

To save battery life

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about antivirus software?

It is always expensive

It is unnecessary if you don't use the internet

It slows down your computer

It can only be installed on Windows

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you keep your software up to date?

To get new features

To improve battery life

To increase storage space

To enhance security against new viruses

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a critical reason for backing up your computer?

To recover data in case of virus infection

To speed up the computer

To free up space

To update the operating system

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes a strong password?

It is the same for all accounts

It is related to personal information

It is easy to remember

It is complex and unrelated to personal details

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if an unauthorized download starts?

Download it completely

Pause it

Cancel it and exit the webpage

Ignore it

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can an ad blocker help protect your computer?

By blocking pop-up ads that may contain viruses

By speeding up your internet

By increasing storage space

By improving video quality

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