I and III only - True

I, II, and III - False

I and II only - False

III only - False

1. Which of the following is (are) true regarding computer viruses?

• A computer virus is a set of program instructions that attaches itself to a file, reproduces itself, and spreads to other files.
• A computer virus contains self-executing program code to spread itself from one computer to another.

I only - True

I and II - False

II only - False

None - False

1. Which of the following is (are) true regarding computer viruses?

• Then a computer executes a program that is infected with a computer virus, it also executes the attached virus instructions.
• In a computer infected with a virus, the virus instructions that are executed generally remain in RAM and are capable of infecting the next program that runs on that computer.

I and II - True

I only - False

II only - False

None - False

1. Capabilities of computer viruses include which of the following?

• The ability to remain in a computer for long periods without showing any external symptoms and quietly replicating themselves during this period
• The ability to perform trigger events that are keyed to a specific date
• The ability to spread from one computer to another by itself

I and II only - True

I only - False

II and III only - False

I, II, and III - False

1. Which of the following is (are) true regarding file viruses?

• A virus that attaches to an application program is known as a file virus.
• The Melissa virus is a well-known file virus.

I only - True

I and II - False

II only - False

None - False

1. Which of the following is (are) true regarding boot sector viruses?

• Boot sector viruses are capable of infecting the system files used by a computer every time the computer is turned on.
• Boot sector viruses are capable of causing widespread damage and problems that reoccur.

I and II - True

I only - False

II only - False

None - False

1. A miniature program that contains legitimate instructions to automate document and spreadsheet production is known as a (n)

Macro - True

Automator - False

Instruction set - False

Dynamic program - False

1. Which of the following is (are) true regarding Trojan horses?

• A Trojan horse is a computer program that seems to be performing one function while actually doing something else.
• Trojan horses are designed to make copies of themselves.

I only - True

I and II - False

II only - False

None - False

1. Which of the following is (are) true regarding worms in the context of computer attacks?

• Worms are designed to spread from computer to computer, taking advantage of communications networks.
• Worms can deliver malicious payloads that cause damage to data stored on a computer.

I and II - True

I only - False

II only - False

None - False

1. Symptoms that indicate virus infection in a computer include which of the following?

• Unusual visual or sound effects emanating from the computer
• An unaccountable increase in the size of executable files
• The computer sending out e-mail messages on its own

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