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What is a computer virus?   A tiny program that can find its way onto a computer and cause trouble  
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How does a computer virus spread?   •Email attachments •making copies of itself •file or CD share  
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What are some symptoms of having a computer?   •a program acting slow •total system failure  
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What is a worm?   A worm looks for security holes in computer networks  
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What is a network?   A group of computers that are connected  
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What is a Trojan Horse?   •it can't copy itself •destructive piece of software disguised as something good  
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Where do computer viruses and worms come from?   •people with too much time on their hands  
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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  
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What is software?   programs that tell a computer what to do  
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What are different types of software?   •Microsoft office •Micro Type •Micro Pace Pro  
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What is copyrighted software?   software that is legally protected against copying of being used without charge  
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What are ex of copyrighted software?   •MicroType •Microsoft Office •MicroPace Pro  
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What is public domain software?   Non-copyrighted software that anyone may copy or use without charge  
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What is shareware?   copyrighted software that may be tried without expense but requires payment if you decide to use it  
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What are ex of shareware?   •Banner Maker Pro •TuneUp Utilities 2009  
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What is freeware?   software on the web that is freely available (but retains a copyright)  
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What are ex of freeware?   •Mozilla Firefox •Adobe Flash Player •Quick time player  
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