Practice 1.

You’ll hear a talk about computer viruses

Questions 1-5
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
1. What does the speaker compare a computer virus to?
A a biological organism.
B a corrupt program.
C an irritating person.
2. Core Wars was designed as
A a model virus
B a form of amusement
C a low-cost program
3. The speaker says that computer viruses are picked up because they can
A infiltrate programs by themselves.
B be sold with commercial software.
C hide in unofficial software.
4. What does the speaker find surprising?
A the rise in the number of software infections.
B the determination of those who develop viruses.
C the fact that people blame their own computers.
5. The worst aspect of a Trojan horse virus is its capacity to
A delete all the files on your computer
B send illegal emails to all your correspondents
C perform operations in your name
Questions 6-9
List FOUR ways of combating viruses.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
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Question 10
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
10. How does the speaker feel about computer viruses?
A They are here to stay
B They serve no purpose
C They can be avoided.