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CLASS :
Computer viruses
15 Questions DATE :

1. This type of virus uniquely created to quickly spread throughout the local area network
and generally across the Internet.

A Multi partite virus B Macro virus

C Worm D Network virus

2. Coded virus that attach themselves to .exe files; compressed files such as zip or drive
files.

A Network Virus B File infection Virus

C Boot Sector Virus D Multipartite Virus

3. This program is very similar to a virus and has the ability to self-replicate leading to
negative effects on your computer. Example of this virus is Sobig virus.

A Trojan B Worm

C Browser hijacker D Memory Resident viruses

4. ________ and adware collect information on you without your consent, whereas a more
traditional virus typically spreads software.

5. is malware that locks your computer and mobile devices, or encrypts your documents,
pictures, and other important files.

A Ransomware B Software

C Spyware D Adware

6. They encode or encrypt themselves in a different way every time they infect your
computer. They use different encryption and algorithm.

A Worm B Polymorphic Virus

C Trojans D Browser Hijacker

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7. The general term for malicious software

A Spyware B Malware

C Ransomware D Hardware

8. WannaCry virus is an example of

A Ransomware B Trojan

C Malware D Spyware

9. Who was the creator of Love bug virus

10. Malware can do a lot of damage such as: (choose 3 options)

A track keystrokes B programs downloaded off to internet

C Erase files D Allow access to files

E Create popups

11. The worst computer virus outbreak in history caused estimated damage of $38 billion in
2004, but its inflation-adjusted cost is actually $52.2 billion.

A Zeus B Mydoom

C ILOVEYOU D WannaCry

E Sobig

12. Indications of a __________ being active on a device include unusual activity such as
computer settings being changed unexpectedly.

A Malware B Ransomware

C Trojan D Spyware

13. They are small software programs that are designed to spread from one computer to
another and to interfere with computer operation.

A Anti virus B Ransomware

C Virus D Spyware

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14. Any kind of unwanted, unsolicited digital communication that gets sent out in bulk. Often
spam is sent via email, but it can also be distributed via text messages, phone calls, or
social media.

A Spybot B Spam

C Chain message D Virus

15. A software that scans your computer for malware and monitors your system for activity
associated with viruses.

A Spybot B Built-in diagnostic tools

C Anti-virus D AdAware

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