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b.  What is malware? How does this affect your computer? Mention a few types of malware.
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                    c.  Differentiate between virus and worm.
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                 5.  Competency-based/Application-based questions.

                     a.  Manisha wants to prevent others from accessing her computer without permission. Which
                        security measure would help her in this situation?

                     b.   Nitin is working with some important data. If he modifies the data, he will no
                        longer have access to the original version. How can he safeguard the original
                        data for future use?

                     c.   While Anuj is working on his computer, it unexpectedly slows down and automatically displays
                        unwanted files. Assist him in pinpointing the possible problem with his computer and providing
                        a solution.



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                     Let's soLve                                                              21 st
                                                                                            Century   #Critical Thinking
                     Guess my name.                                                           Skills
                     a.   My name resembles a micro organism. My prime motive is not to

                        cause damage but clone myself on the host system.                              ____________

                     b.   I specialise in concealing myself. Though, I belong to cyber world but

                        my name has its roots in Greek mythology.                                      ____________

                     c.   I do not collect information from the computer. I wait for the hacker
                        to give me commands.                                                           ____________

                                                                                              21 st
                     Let's exPLore                                                          Century   #Information Literacy
                                                                                             Skills
                       Surf the Internet to find the latest antiviruses and protective measures you can use to secure
                     your computer.



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