Types of Computer Viruses Quiz

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What is a common characteristic of a boot sector virus?

Infects the Master Boot Record (MBR)

Which virus is known for infecting Word and Excel files?

Macro virus

What is a common way an email virus spreads?

Through infected email attachments

What makes a file-infecting virus different from a macro virus?

<p>Replicates by infecting executable files</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of virus is designed to replicate and spread via email attachments?

<p>Macro virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you differentiate between an active virus and an email virus?

<p>Email viruses replicate and spread via email attachments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the first widespread computer virus that was created in Pakistan in 1986?

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

Which type of virus infects the boot sector of a computer's storage device?

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

What type of virus is designed to activate and replicate itself when the infected file is opened or executed?

<p>Macro Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a macro virus?

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

What precaution should you take to avoid email viruses?

<p>Opening email attachments from unknown sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to have antivirus software installed on your computer?

<p>To detect and remove malware and viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of virus infects files on a computer?

<p>Macro virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of virus is known to infect the boot sector of a computer's hard disk?

<p>File-infecting virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of virus is often spread through malicious email attachments?

<p>Macro virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of virus is designed to execute when the infected file is accessed or opened?

<p>File-infecting virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of virus is capable of damaging the boot sector of a computer?

<p>Macro virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of viruses is known to infect executable files and spreads when those files are run?

<p>Active viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

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