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What is the main purpose of a computer virus?
What is the main purpose of a computer virus?
- To protect the computer from external threats
- To replicate itself and infect a computer without the user's knowledge (correct)
- To improve the performance of other programs and data
- To provide additional features to the computer
Which type of virus resides in the boot sector of a floppy disk or the master boot record of a hard disk?
Which type of virus resides in the boot sector of a floppy disk or the master boot record of a hard disk?
- Worm virus
- File virus
- Trojan horse virus
- Boot sector virus (correct)
What is the general term for any software used to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems?
What is the general term for any software used to disrupt computer operation, gather sensitive information, or gain access to private computer systems?
- Adware
- Spyware
- Malware (correct)
- Ransomware
What are some symptoms of a virus-infected computer? Select all that apply.
What are some symptoms of a virus-infected computer? Select all that apply.
What is the definition of malware?
What is the definition of malware?
What type of malware generates pop-ups that resemble Windows system messages and usually purports to be antivirus or antispyware software?
What type of malware generates pop-ups that resemble Windows system messages and usually purports to be antivirus or antispyware software?
Which type of virus modifies its program code each time it attaches itself to another program or file, making it difficult for antivirus utilities to detect it?
Which type of virus modifies its program code each time it attaches itself to another program or file, making it difficult for antivirus utilities to detect it?
In what way does a logic bomb differ from a time bomb?
In what way does a logic bomb differ from a time bomb?
What is the primary method through which viruses are spread via e-mail?
What is the primary method through which viruses are spread via e-mail?
What is the recommended precaution to prevent virus infection when dealing with floppy disks?
What is the recommended precaution to prevent virus infection when dealing with floppy disks?
