Computer security

Questions:
1. Computer viruses and can cause huge problems if they are able to access
computer files.
Explain what a computer virus is and what it does

2. Research two different examples of computer viruses and explain how they
work and what they do.
Virus Example 1:
What it can do:

Virus Example 2:

What it can do:

3. The risk of picking up a computer virus onto your computer can be reduced by
installing a special piece of software.
a. Give the name of the software that can be used to check for viruses and
also remove them.

b. Explain why it is important to update anti-virus software regularly.

c. Describe two actions that can be taken, other than using software, to
prevent viruses from entering your computer system.

4. Software costs developers a great deal of time and effort to create. Laws exist
to try and prevent this software from being illegally downloaded or copied.
a. What is the term given to the act of downloading software illegally from the
Internet or copying software without permission?

b. State two rules that copyright laws cover.

5. Software companies use various techniques to try and deter copyright theft.
Describe two of these techniques.

6. If your computer is connected to the Internet then it is at risk from hacking.

a. Describe what is meant by the term hacking

b. Give two reasons why people try to hack into computer systems.

c. Describe two methods that can be used to help stop hacking.

d. What do I mean by a robust password?

e. Give me an example of a robust password.