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?

Creeper Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant impact of viruses on a computer?

Slowing down computer speed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a Computer Virus?

To intentionally cause harm to a computer system Signup and view all the answers

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

Boot Sector Virus Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of a Trojan Horse virus?

Masquerades as legitimate software Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Macro Viruses from other types of viruses?

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

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

Ransomware Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of Spyware?

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

What is a common effect of Adware on a computer?

Which type of program is considered the first computer virus?

What is a significant impact of viruses on a computer?

What is the main purpose of a Computer Virus?

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

What is the primary characteristic of a Trojan Horse virus?

What distinguishes Macro Viruses from other types of viruses?

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

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