Question | Answer |
What is a computer virus? | A tiny program that can find its way onto a computer and cause trouble |
How does a computer virus spread? | •Email attachments
•making copies of itself
•file or CD share |
What are some symptoms of having a computer? | •a program acting slow
•total system failure |
What is a worm? | A worm looks for security holes in computer networks |
What is a network? | A group of computers that are connected |
What is a Trojan Horse? | •it can't copy itself
•destructive piece of software disguised as something good |
Where do computer viruses and worms come from? | •people with too much time on their hands |
How can you protect your computer against viruses? | •by never opening a email attachments from someone you don't know
•don't download something you are not sure of
•keep updated virus protection software on your machine |
What is software? | programs that tell a computer what to do |
What are different types of software? | •Microsoft office
•Micro Type
•Micro Pace Pro |
What is copyrighted software? | software that is legally protected against copying of being used without charge |
What are ex of copyrighted software? | •MicroType
•Microsoft Office
•MicroPace Pro |
What is public domain software? | Non-copyrighted software that anyone may copy or use without charge |
What is shareware? | copyrighted software that may be tried without expense but requires payment if you decide to use it |
What are ex of shareware? | •Banner Maker Pro
•TuneUp Utilities 2009 |
What is freeware? | software on the web that is freely available (but retains a copyright) |
What are ex of freeware? | •Mozilla Firefox
•Adobe Flash Player
•Quick time player |