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6. What is the primary function of antivirus software?
a. Preventing unauthorised access to networks
b. Detecting and removing malicious software
c. Encrypting sensitive data
d. Blocking spam emails
B. Fill in the blanks using the words given below:
Boot Sector, Ransomware, Spyware, Antivirus, Worm
1. ............................. is a type of malware that can replicate itself without human intervention.
2. A ............................. virus infects the boot sector or Master Boot Record of hard drives and
floppy disks.
3. The malicious software designed to secretly monitor user activity is called ............................. .
4. To prevent virus attacks, it is important to install and update ............................. software.
5. ............................. is a malicious program that locks files and demands money for access.
C. Write ‘T’ for true and ‘F’ for false.
1. A macro virus can infect Word or Excel documents. ................................
2. Antivirus software cannot detect worms. ................................
3. A backdoor allows attackers remote access to a computer. ................................
4. A Trojan horse replicates itself like a worm. ................................
5. Firewalls only block unauthorised access. ................................
Answer Arcade Section B (Subjective)
A. Short answer type questions.
1. What is Rootkit?
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2. Define malware and list three types of malware.
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