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Jss3 computer virus quiz

The document contains 20 multiple-choice questions about computer viruses, aimed at grade 8 students, along with their correct answers. Key topics include the definition of a computer virus, methods of spreading, types of viruses, signs of infection, and the role of antivirus software. The questions are designed to assess students' understanding of the subject matter.

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Jss3 computer virus quiz

The document contains 20 multiple-choice questions about computer viruses, aimed at grade 8 students, along with their correct answers. Key topics include the definition of a computer virus, methods of spreading, types of viruses, signs of infection, and the role of antivirus software. The questions are designed to assess students' understanding of the subject matter.

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Here are **20 multiple-choice questions** based on the document **"Computer Virus.

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**grade 8 students**, along with their correct answers:

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### **Questions:**

1. **What is a computer virus?**

a) A hardware component

b) A small software program that interferes with computer operation

c) A type of computer memory

d) A cooling system for computers

**Answer:** b) A small software program that interferes with computer operation

2. **How does a computer virus spread?**

a) Through physical contact

b) When its host is transferred to an uninfected computer

c) By increasing RAM

d) By cleaning the keyboard

**Answer:** b) When its host is transferred to an uninfected computer

3. **Who developed the first known computer virus?**

a) Bill Gates

b) Robert Thomas

c) Steve Jobs

d) Tim Berners-Lee
**Answer:** b) Robert Thomas

4. **What was the name of the first computer virus?**

a) ILOVEYOU

b) Creeper

c) Trojan Horse

d) Code Red

**Answer:** b) Creeper

5. **Which virus infects both files and the boot sector?**

a) Macro Virus

b) Boot Sector Virus

c) Multipartite Virus

d) Stealth Virus

**Answer:** c) Multipartite Virus

6. **What does a polymorphic virus do?**

a) Infects only Word documents

b) Changes its code when moving to another machine

c) Deletes all files immediately

d) Slows down the internet

**Answer:** b) Changes its code when moving to another machine

7. **Which of the following is NOT a type of computer virus?**

a) File Virus
b) Boot Sector Virus

c) Firewall Virus

d) Macro Virus

**Answer:** c) Firewall Virus

8. **What is a Trojan horse virus?**

a) A virus that disguises itself as a harmless program

b) A virus that only affects printers

c) A hardware malfunction

d) A type of antivirus software

**Answer:** a) A virus that disguises itself as a harmless program

9. **Which of these is a common source of virus infection?**

a) Using licensed software

b) Infected USB drives

c) Updating antivirus regularly

d) Cleaning the computer screen

**Answer:** b) Infected USB drives

10. **What is a sign that your computer might have a virus?**

a) Faster performance

b) Slowing down of response time

c) More storage space

d) Brighter screen colors

**Answer:** b) Slowing down of response time


11. **Which of the following is an example of antivirus software?**

a) Microsoft Word

b) Norton AntiVirus

c) Google Chrome

d) Adobe Photoshop

**Answer:** b) Norton AntiVirus

12. **What is the purpose of antivirus software?**

a) To create viruses

b) To slow down the computer

c) To scan and remove viruses

d) To increase internet speed

**Answer:** c) To scan and remove viruses

13. **Which virus affects Microsoft Office applications like Word and Excel?**

a) Boot Sector Virus

b) Macro Virus

c) Resident Virus

d) Stealth Virus

**Answer:** b) Macro Virus

14. **What is one way to prevent virus infections?**

a) Never update your operating system

b) Download cracked software


c) Update antivirus software regularly

d) Click on all email attachments

**Answer:** c) Update antivirus software regularly

15. **Which virus displays the message "I'm the creeper: Catch me if you can"?**

a) ILOVEYOU

b) Creeper

c) Jerusalem

d) Code Red

**Answer:** b) Creeper

16. **What does a stealth virus do?**

a) Makes infected files appear uninfected

b) Deletes the entire hard drive

c) Speeds up the computer

d) Prevents internet access

**Answer:** a) Makes infected files appear uninfected

17. **Which of the following is NOT a virus warning sign?**

a) Faster processing speed

b) Wandering cursor

c) Strange characters on screen

d) Incomplete file saving

**Answer:** a) Faster processing speed


18. **What is an example of a destructive action a virus can perform?**

a) Increase RAM

b) Format a hard drive

c) Improve battery life

d) Clean the keyboard

**Answer:** b) Format a hard drive

19. **Which of these viruses was famous for spreading via email in 2000?**

a) Creeper

b) ILOVEYOU

c) Stone

d) Jerusalem

**Answer:** b) ILOVEYOU

20. **What is one advantage of computer viruses?**

a) They improve computer speed

b) They led to the development of antivirus software

c) They increase storage space

d) They make computers cheaper

**Answer:** b) They led to the development of antivirus software

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These questions cover key concepts from the document and are designed to test the understanding of
**grade 8 students**. Let me know if you'd like any modifications!

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