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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.
teCh Zone
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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