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What makes a Polymorphic Virus particularly difficult to combat?
It only targets financial institutions
It requires physical access to the computer
It only activates at specific times
It uses changing code to avoid detection
2
Approximately how many computers were infected by the ILOVEYOU virus?
25 million
50 million
5 million
100 million
3
Which of the following was NOT an effect of the ILOVEYOU virus?
It forwarded itself to Outlook contacts
It encrypted files for ransom
It overwrote files
It stole passwords
4
The estimated financial damage caused by the ILOVEYOU virus was approximately:
$5 billion
$1 billion
$25 billion
$10 billion
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What is a computer virus?
A hardware problem that causes computers to crash
Any malicious software that slows down a computer
Code made with malicious intent that can alter how a computer operates
A program designed only to steal passwords
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The ILOVEYOU virus started in March 2000
True
False
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Which virus type disguises itself as a normal program to tempt users to install it?
File Infector Virus
Macro Virus
Polymorphic Virus
Trojan Horse
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The ILOVEYOU virus primarily spread through
Email Attachments
Infected Websites
Software Downloads
USB Drives
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Which virus does NOT depend on the operating system and targets software applications?
File Infector Virus
Boot Sector Virus
Resident Virus
Macro Virus
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When does a virus typically become active?
Only during system startup
As soon as it's downloaded
Only when the computer is connected to the internet
When something triggers it to execute its code
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of computer viruses?
They can spread to other systems
They can damage files
They can self-replicate
They always require internet connection to function
12
Which of these is NOT a psychological impact of being infected by a computer virus?
Improved technical skills
Loss of trust in technology
Stress and anxiety
Reputation damage
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In which phase of the virus life cycle does the virus place identical copies of itself into programs?
Dormant Phase
Propagation Phase
Execution Phase
Triggering Phase
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Approximately how many new viruses are created and released every month?
6,000+
3,000+
600+
1,000+
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What is the correct order of the virus life cycle?
Dormant, Propagation, Triggering, Execution
Execution, Dormant, Propagation, Triggering
Dormant, Execution, Propagation, Triggering
Propagation, Dormant, Triggering, Execution
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Which virus type controls and damages the computer drive and can activate when a USB device is plugged in?
Direct Action Virus
Resident Virus
Boot Sector Virus
Browser Hijacker
