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Graves Bug & Viruses
Viruses, Bugs, and Crashes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| An error or defect in software or hardware that causes a program to malfunction. | Bug |
| A program or piece of code that is loaded onto your computer without your knowledge and that runs against your wishes. | Virus |
| A program or code that makes the computer follow the wrong set of instructions. | Virus |
| A program that can replicate itself over and over on a computer hard drive. | Virus |
| A program or algorithm that replicates itself over a computer network. | Worm |
| A program that performs malicious actions such as using up the computer's resources and possibly shutting the system down. | Worm |
| The computer itself stops working or a program aborts unexpectedly when this occurs. | Crash |
| Removing an item of data from a file or removing a file from a disk. | Delete |
| Printed output or a piece of paper with data on it. | Hard Copy |
| Restarting the computer by using a reset operation, usually Control – Alt – Delete (for PC computers). | Warm Boot |
| Starting the computer by pressing the power button on the computer. | Cold Boot |
| Non-real-time electronic text communication via the Web | |
| A file (application or document) inserted with an e-mail. | Attachment |
| A hacking technique used to fool a target into going to a fraudulent website that looks real, usually to get personal info. | Phishing |
| A kind of virus meant to look like something a user would want to open, like a game or movie file, so that it can be active to run its code. | Trojan Horse |
| Software that monitors the system for viruses by looking at irregularities in the system. | Antivirus Software |
| Information stored as an organized series of bits so it can be recognized by computer software. | File |
| A device that connects a computer to an electrical outlet and protects the computer against sudden increases in electrical power. | Surge Protector |
| Another name for a computer program. Software that can be run on a computer that has a limited purpose or function. | Application |
| Software that allows the parts of a computer or similar device to work together and that lets you operate it. | Operating System |
| This kind of file can consist of text or graphics or both. It is dependent upon the application program for its creation. | Document |
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