Computer Security and Viruses
1. Computer Virus is a _______.
A.  Hardware B.  Software C.  Bacteria D.  Freeware
2. Which of the following would most likely NOT be a symptom of a virus ?
A.  Existing program files and icons disappear. B.  The CD-ROM stops functioning. C.  THe Web browser opens to an unusual home page. D.  Odd messages or images are displayed on the screen. E.  None of these
3. A self replicating program, similar to a virus which was taken from a 1970s science fiction novel by John Bruner entitled the Shockwave Rider is ........
A.  Bug B.  Vice C.  Lice D.  Worm E.  None of these
4. A result of a computer virus can not lead to ......
A.  Disk Crash B.  Mother Board Crash C.  Corruption of program D.  Deletion of files E.  None of these
5. Which one of the following would be considered as a way that a computer virus can enter a computer system?
A.  Opening an application previously installed on the computer B.  Borrowed an illegal copy of software C.  Viewing a website without causing any additional transactions D.  Running antivirus programs E.  None of these
6. Viruses are called that because
A.  They are viruses B.  They can copy themselves and spread. C.  Both A and B D.  None of these
7. Which of the following can't spread virus
A.  An e-mail with attachment B.  A plain text mail C.  Downloading files over the web D.  None of these
8. VIRUS stands for
A.  Vital Information Recourse Under Siege B.  Vital Information Reason Under Siege C.  Vital Information Recourse Under System D.  Virus Information Recourse Under Siege
9. In 1999, the Melissa virus was a widely publicized:
A.  e-mail Virus B.  Macro virus C.  Trojan Horse D.  Time Bomb
10. An intentionally disruptive program that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk is known as
A.  Trojan horse B.  Virus C.  Time bomb D.  Time related bomb sequence