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- Q1What does malware stand for?Malicious softwareMalicious warriorsVirusesMalicious wires45s3.6.1.e
- Q2What is the purpose of malware once installed on a computer?To repair any damages to the systemTo set up a virtual network on the systemTo track what the performance of the CPUTo disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorised access to the system45s3.6.1.e
- Q3How can malware be prevented against?By opening all emails and checking their contentsBy ensuring you have an anti virus installed which is up to dateBy using removable memory devices such as USB sticksTurning your computer off at night45s3.6.1.e
- Q4What is a computer virus?One type of malware which is installed without your knowledge, with the purpose of doing harmA program that create a backdoor into the computer to allow unauthorised accessSoftware is used to diagnose the system performance issuesA piece of hardware which is plugged into the CPU to slow it down45s3.6.1.e
- Q5What is a trojan horse virus?Allows users to access files on their system through a secure folderA way of transporting malware across networksA malware that holds your file captive until you pay a feeA malware that creates a backdoor on your computer allowing unauthorised access45s3.6.1.e
- Q6What term refers to using emails to to spread computer viruses?VishingPhishingBrute forceTrojan horse45s3.6.1.e
- Q7What is adware?A type of software which presents unwanted advertisements to the user of a computerA program used to predict user trends from advertsA type of software used to utilise adverts whilst onlineA virus created by advertising companies45s3.6.1.e
- Q8How does adware effect the performance of a computer?It increases the performance on the basis of the number of ads that you seeIt increases the number of cycles per second the CPU is capable ofIt creates a block on your internet which slows down data transferIt runs in the background when you are online, and they can slow down your computer and affect its performance45s3.6.1.e
- Q9Why must organisations ensure that they have a thorough networking policy?To ensure that web filtering is in placeTo keep the network safe from MalwareTo allow managers access to staff recordsTo keep an eye on staff or students45s3.6.1.e
- Q10What is spyware?Software used to enable users to save their information on a third party databaseSoftware that aims to gather information about a person or organisationA virus that holds a users PC random until a sum of money is paidSoftware that looks at your internet use and suggests adverts45s3.6.1.e
- Q11Which of the following is a sign that your computer may have been effected by spyware?A reduction of performanceYou conduct a search but another, unauthorized browser completes it for youAds popping up when browsing the world wide webYou feel like someone is watching you45s3.6.1.e
- Q12What are the potential causes of malware?You anti virus software is not up to dateAn email attachment containing a virus is openedSoftware is downloaded that contains virusesAll of these45s3.6.1.e
- Q13What is one thing you could do to keep your computer safe?Not downloading programs from sources you don't trustUsing a USB device to save and store workOnly opening emails over Wi-fiSharing a computer with someone who knows more about them45s3.6.1.e
- Q14What is considered to be the biggest threat to an organisations network?Strict network policiesSlow internetPeople themselvesOut of date machines45s3.6.1.e