Understanding Computer Viruses

Understanding Computer Viruses

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a computer virus similar to in the biological world?

A parasite

A bacterium

A living virus

A fungus

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can a computer virus do once it infects a device?

Enhance graphics quality

Improve the device's speed

Steal personal information

Increase battery life

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of computer virus?

Antivirus

Spyware

Worm

Trojan horse

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can a computer virus spread from one device to another?

Through a USB cable

Via Bluetooth

By self-replicating

Through a power surge

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common way for a device to get infected by a virus?

Opening an email from a known contact

Visiting an infected website

Downloading software from a trusted source

Using a secure Wi-Fi connection

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step to protect your device from viruses?

Share personal information online

Open all email attachments

Install antivirus software

Use public Wi-Fi

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why should you avoid using public Wi-Fi for logging into accounts?

It drains battery quickly

It is expensive

It can expose your data to hackers

It is too slow

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