Quiz Day Six

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    Can a virus spread to other computers?

    • Yes
    • No
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  • 2. 

    What is a computer virus?

    • A tiny program that is harmful to your computer

    • A germ that gets on your computer

    • Something that protects your computer

    • An operating system

    Correct Answer
    A. A tiny program that is harmful to your computer
  • 3. 

    A destructive piece of software disguised as something else is called a _____________.

    • Trojan

    • Operating system

    • Windows

    • Powerpoint

    Correct Answer
    A. Trojan
  • 4. 

    What protects your computer by scanning downloads?

    • Viruses

    • Anti-virus software

    • Internet Explorer

    • Adware

    Correct Answer
    A. Anti-virus software
  • 5. 

    Email viruses are almost always spread through ______________.

    • Keyboards

    • Fonts

    • Icons

    • Attachments

    Correct Answer
    A. Attachments
  • 6. 

    What does "benign" mean? (click here for an online dictionary)

    • Harmful

    • Favorable or harmless

    • Best

    • Your computer is broken

    Correct Answer
    A. Favorable or harmless
  • 7. 

    How can you protect your computer from viruses?

    • Never download unknown programs from the internet

    • Never open email attachments from unknown people

    • Keep your anti-virus software up to date

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above
  • 8. 

    How can comptuer viruses spread?

    • Email attatchments

    • Downloading programs

    • Viewing dangerous websites

    • All of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. All of the above

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