Computer Viruses Knowledge Test

A computer virus is a malicious software program designed to replicate itself and spread from one computer to another, often causing harm to the systems it infects.

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Computer viruses can spread through email attachments, internet downloads, infected websites, USB drives, and other forms of removable media.

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A virus requires user interaction to spread, while a worm can spread automatically without user intervention.

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A Trojan horse is a type of malware that disguises itself as legitimate software to trick users into installing it, leading to unauthorized access or damage to the computer.

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Antivirus software is designed to detect, prevent, and remove malicious software, including viruses, worms, and Trojans, from a computer system.

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No, a computer virus cannot infect hardware directly, but it can affect the software that controls hardware, leading to malfunctions.

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A payload is the part of a computer virus that performs the malicious action, such as deleting files, stealing data, or displaying unwanted messages.

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A zero-day exploit is a vulnerability in software that is unknown to the softwares developer and has not yet been patched, making it a prime target for attackers.

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