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Click Here to Get a Computer Virus Quiz

Computer viruses have wreaked havoc (or extreme inconvenience) on computer users around the world. Can you recall some of the most well-known viruses? Do you know how to protect yourself against future threats?

A multiple-choice quiz by bluestocking. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
bluestocking

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
356,738

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Which general term refers to all kinds of harmful software, including viruses, worms, trojan horses, and spyware? Hint

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Malware

Spam

Bug

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which of the following terms does not refer to a potentially harmful computer program? Hint

Adware

Rootkit

Hardware

Spyware

3. In the early 1990s, users were advised not to run their PCs on March 6, the activation date for a dormant computer virus. This virus came to be named after which famous Renaissance artist born on March 6? Hint

Michelangelo

Rembrandt

Da Vinci

Titian

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Question 4 of 10

4. In May 2000 this worm, which shares a name with a Disney film, spread through e-mail. What was one of its names? Hint

Mulan

Robin Hood

Gnomemobile

Love Bug

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Question 5 of 10

5. In February 2001, which tennis star was the supposed subject of an e-mail attachment which actually carried a virus? Hint

Jennifer Capriati

Serena Williams

Anna Kournikova

Maria Sharapova

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Question 6 of 10

6. In July 2001 the Code Red worm caused affected web sites to display which phrase? Hint

Hacked by Chinese!

Infection in progress!

You've been schooled!

Gremlins got you!

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Question 7 of 10

7. The Stuxnet worm, discovered in June 2010, primarily attacked computer systems in which country? Hint

North Korea

Iraq

Iran

China

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which is not a good way to protect oneself from malware? Hint

Disable macros

Don't open unknown e-mail attachments

Install anti-virus software

Disable automatic software updates

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which of the following may be an indication that a computer has been infected by a virus or other malware? Hint

Overabundance of cat videos on YouTube

Computer runs very slowly

Excessive number of e-mails from scammers

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Question 10 of 10

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

Destroy the computer

Do nothing

Reformat the hard drive

Run a virus scan

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which general term refers to all kinds of harmful software, including viruses, worms, trojan horses, and spyware?

Answer: Malware

Malware is a shortened form of "malicious software."

2. Which of the following terms does not refer to a potentially harmful computer program?

Answer: Hardware

Hardware refers to the physical components of a computer system.

Answer: Michelangelo

Relatively few computers were affected by the Michelangelo virus, although this may be because publicity regarding the threat prompted many people to obtain anti-virus software.

4. In May 2000 this worm, which shares a name with a Disney film, spread through e-mail. What was one of its names?

Answer: Love Bug

It was also known as "I Love You," "Love Letter," and "VBS/LoveLet."

5. In February 2001, which tennis star was the supposed subject of an e-mail attachment which actually carried a virus?

Answer: Anna Kournikova

Opening the file, which appeared to contain a picture of the glamorous athlete, instead launched the virus.

6. In July 2001 the Code Red worm caused affected web sites to display which phrase?

Answer: Hacked by Chinese!

Despite the message, there is no indication that the worm actually originated in China.

7. The Stuxnet worm, discovered in June 2010, primarily attacked computer systems in which country?

Answer: Iran

It is widely speculated that Stuxnet was created by the governments of the United States and Israel, however there is no proof of this theory.

8. Which is not a good way to protect oneself from malware?

Answer: Disable automatic software updates

Automatic software updates frequently include patches that address newly discovered security vulnerabilities.

9. Which of the following may be an indication that a computer has been infected by a virus or other malware?

Answer: Computer runs very slowly

Other symptoms may include the constant appearance of pop-up ads, a changed internet homepage, and computer crashes.

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

Answer: Run a virus scan

Make sure your anti-virus software is up to date with the latest virus definitions before running the scan. Back up your critical data (but never programs) before you make any system modifications or clean your system - no virus removal software is perfect!

Source: Author bluestocking

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