SUMMATIVE TEST # 3

Instructions: Read each statement carefully. Write the letter of the best answer on the space provided.

_________1. What is a virus?
A. Software that attaches itself to another file and when the file is opened it runs and causes damage.
B. Software that runs independently doing damage to your computer
C. Software that masquerades as something it isn’t in an effort to trick the user
D. Software that sends information about you to someone else

_________2. What is Malware?
A. Software that protects your computer from viruses
B. Software that protects your computer from spyware and adware infections
C. Software that updates your computers operating system
D. Software that may harm your computer

_________3. If you receive an attachment from someone you don't know, you should never open it.

A. True
B. False

_________4. What damage can be caused by viruses?
A. Computer crashes
B. The compromising personal information, which may lead to identity theft
C. Permanent deletion
D. All of the above

_________5. If you think your computer has a virus, a good first step in solving the problem would be to:

A. Run a virus scan
B. Reformat the hard drive
C. Destroy the computer
D. Do nothing

_________6. What purpose does anti-virus software serve?
A. It deletes every file it suspects is infected
B. It stops people gaining unauthorized access to your computer via the internet
C. It inspects computer files and email attachments for viruses and removes or quarantines any that it finds

_________7. Special program which can detect and remove viruses from computer is called

A. Virus
B. Anti-virus
C. Group ware
D. Custom


_________8. Why should you update your anti-virus software regulars?

A. To keep it from being infected by viruses
B. To help out the software companies
C. To protect your computer against new viruses
D. To gain access to new websites

_________9. What is "crash" as it relates to computers?

A. To destroy the monitor
B. To smash the hard drive into the monitor
C. The system stops functioning properly
D. To bang the mouse on the keyboard


_________10. What does "Secure" means?

A. Protected from danger or harm
B. Protested by danger or harm
C. Presented with danger or harm
D. Provide information about computer data



_________11. How are viruses made?

A. Computer programming that breaks into a computer's way of working
B. In factories
C. They are made by Apple and Microsoft
D. Computer germs


_________12. Why do people make viruses?

A. To steal private information
B. To heal broken computers
C. It makes their computer stronger
D. Just for fun


_________13. How can you get rid of a virus?

A. Take it to a computer specialist
B. Throw it out
C. Scan for the virus in the computer's settings
D. Shut down your computer


_________14. How can you get a virus?

A. Downloading a game from an untrustworthy site
B. Running anti-virus programs
C. Clicking on a pop-up ad
D. Leaving your computer outside


_________15. How are computer viruses and people viruses (like illnesses) the same?
A. The word virus only has to do with computers
B. Both are infected with something that slows down running speed
C. Both cannot be fixed
D. Both are spread by germs​