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    The document contains a 12 question multiple choice quiz about computer viruses. The questions cover topics such as the definitions of viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and logic bombs. They also ask about how viruses spread and the purpose of antivirus software and firewalls. The questions test knowledge of specific viruses like Melissa and Michelangelo viruses.

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    The document contains a 12 question multiple choice quiz about computer viruses. The questions cover topics such as the definitions of viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and logic bombs. They also ask about how viruses spread and the purpose of antivirus software and firewalls. The questions test knowledge of specific viruses like Melissa and Michelangelo viruses.

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    The document contains a 12 question multiple choice quiz about computer viruses. The questions cover topics such as the definitions of viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and logic bombs. They also ask about how viruses spread and the purpose of antivirus software and firewalls. The questions test knowledge of specific viruses like Melissa and Michelangelo viruses.

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    3/11/2016 Test: Viruses | Quizlet

    NAME

    12 Multiple choice questions

    1. A software program designed to enter a computer system usually through a network, through security holes and
    then replicates itself. It spreads from computer to computer.
    a. time bomb

    b. Worm

    c. hacker

    d. logic bomb

    2. attaches itself to Microsoft Word documents


    a. Michelangelo virus

    b. firewalls

    c. Melissa virus

    d. computer virus

    3. A set of program instructions that attaches itself to a file, reproduces itself, and/or spreads to other files.
    a. Melissa virus

    b. time bomb

    c. computer virus

    d. Michelangelo virus

    4. computer wizards who create viruses or try to get restricted information from computer systems
    a. time bomb

    b. hacker

    c. firewalls

    d. Worm

    5. guard against hackers by acting like a gateway to a network to prevent unauthorized access.

    a. hacker

    b. time bomb

    c. firewalls

    d. Worm

    6. corrupt files, destroy data, display irritating messages, corrupt computer systems

    a. How viruses spread

    b. Antivirus software

    c. time bomb

    d. What viruses do...

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    3/11/2016 Test: Viruses | Quizlet

    7. a trigger event that watches for the PC clock to reach a certain date to activate the virus

    a. Worm

    b. logic bomb

    c. time bomb

    d. firewalls

    8. programs that work to protect computers from viruses

    a. Trojan Horse

    b. Antivirus software

    c. What viruses do...

    d. How viruses spread

    9. a trigger event that watches for a specific set of input to activate the virus

    a. hacker

    b. logic bomb

    c. time bomb

    d. Worm

    10. sending email attachments, downloading documents from the internet, and sharing infected files by exchanging
    corrupted disks or flash drives.

    a. What viruses do...

    b. How viruses spread

    c. computer virus

    d. Antivirus software

    11. A computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else. It is different from a
    virus because it does not make copies of itself. This is associated with stealing passwords and deleting files.
    a. time bomb

    b. hacker

    c. logic bomb

    d. Trojan Horse

    12. damages files on March 6, the artist's birthday


    a. computer virus

    b. firewalls

    c. Michelangelo virus

    d. Melissa virus

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