Computer Virus: Types, Prevention, and Actions
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What is the main purpose of Spyware?

  • To display advertisements on the screen
  • To corrupt data in the computer
  • To steal information like visited websites and passwords (correct)
  • To slow down the computer speed

    • How can a computer virus affect data stored in the hard disk?

  • Speed up data access
  • Increase data security
  • Corrupt or delete data (correct)
  • Create additional backup copies

    • What is a common effect of Adware on a computer?

  • Corrupting important files
  • Increasing computer speed significantly
  • Deleting system programs
  • Displaying numerous advertisements on the screen (correct)

    • Which type of program is considered the first computer virus?

    <p>Creeper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant impact of viruses on a computer?

    <p>Slowing down computer speed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a Computer Virus?

    <p>To intentionally cause harm to a computer system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of virus targets the master boot record and often requires system formatting for removal?

    <p>Boot Sector Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a Trojan Horse virus?

    <p>Masquerades as legitimate software</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Macro Viruses from other types of viruses?

    <p>They exploit macro language commands in applications like Microsoft Word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of viruses is known for locking computer files and demanding ransom?

    <p>Ransomware</p> Signup and view all the answers

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