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Question : 1

It is a self-replicating program that infects computer and spreads by inserting copies of itself into other executable code or documents.

a) Keylogger

b) Worm

c) Virus

d) Cracker

e) None of the above

Answer: (c)

The term ‘Virus’ stands for Vital Information Resources under Siege. A computer virus is a self-replicating program containing code that explicitly copies itself into other executable codes or programs.

Question : 2 [IBPS PO, 2011]

A person who uses his or her expertise to gain access to other people’s computers to get information illegally or do damage is a

a) hacker

b) analyst

c) instant messenger

d) programmer

e) spammer

Answer: (a)

A hacker is an individual who uses a computer, networking or other skills to overcome a technical problem. The term also may refer to anyone who uses their abilities to gain unauthorised access to systems or networks in order to commit crimes. 

Question : 3

The first computer virus is

a) creeper

b) PARAM

c) the famous

d) HARLIE

e) None of these

Answer: (a)

A creeper virus is a computer virus that is most commonly recognized as the first computer virus. In 1971, Bob Thomas at BBN created Creeper as an experimental self-duplicating program that was intended not to inflict damage but to illustrate a mobile application

Question : 4

First boot sector virus is

a) computed

b) mind

c) brian

d) Elk Cloner

e) None of these

Answer: (c)

The Brain was a boot sector virus that was written on and for floppy disks and spread by the exchange of disks between users.  Microsoft MS-DOS-based computers and once installed would fill up the floppy, slamming its performance or rendering it useless.

Question : 5

__________ are attempts by individuals to obtain confidential information from you by falsifying their identity.

a) Phishing scams

b) Computer viruses

c) Special function cards

d) Scanners

e) Keyboards

Answer: (a)

Phishing scams are attempts by individuals to obtain confidential information from you by falsifying their identity. it is a kind of computer virus. phishing scams are used to obtain sensitive information like user names, passwords and credit card details

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