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Computer Virus and its Types

Sample Questions on Computer Virus and Anti-Virus

As discussed above, Computer Awareness is a common topic for major Government exams and questions based on Computer Virus and Antivirus may also be asked in the exam.

Thus, given below are a few sample computer virus questions and answers for the assistance of aspirants. 

Q 1. Which of the following is not a type of computer virus?

  1. Polymorphic virus
  2. Space filler virus
  3. Multipartite virus
  4. Trojan
  5. Boot sector virus

Answer: (4) Trojan

Q 2. Which of these was the first computer virus?

  1. Creeper
  2. Brain
  3. Worm
  4. Crypto Locker
  5. Morris Worm

Answer: (1) Creeper

Solution: Creeper was the first-ever computer virus and was an experimental self-replicating virus released in the year 1971.

Q 3. Which of the following is not a source of the virus entering your system?

  1. USB drive
  2. Email
  3. Hard Disk
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: (5) All of the above

Q 4. The other name for Non-Resident virus is _________

  1. Direct Action Virus
  2. Boot Sector Virus
  3. Multipartite Virus
  4. Overwrite Virus
  5. Polymorphic Virus

Answer: (1) Direct Action Virus

Q 5. Which of the following viruses is also known as “Cavity Virus”?

  1. Multipartite Virus
  2. Space Filler Virus
  3. Overwrite Virus
  4. Direct Action Virus
  5. None of the above

Answer: (2) Space Filler Virus

For more questions to ace the upcoming competitive exams, aspirants can visit the articles given below:

  • Free Online Government Exam Quiz
  • Free Online Mock Test Series with Solutions
  • Previous Year Govt Exam Question Papers PDF with Solutions

Also, to get the best Preparation Strategy for Competitive exams, candidates can visit the linked article. 

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Frequently Asked Questions on Computer Virus and its Types

Q 1. What is the definition of a computer virus?

Ans. A computer virus is a kind of malicious computer program, which when executed, replicates itself and inserts its own code, which spreads a harmful virus in the system. This computer virus ultimately affects the functioning and programming of the device.

Q 2. What are the main computer viruses?

Ans. The main types of computer virus are as follows:

  • Boot Sector Virus
  • Direct Action Virus
  • Multipartite Virus
  • Polymorphic Virus
  • Resident Virus
  • File Infector Virus

Q 3. What is the Creeper Virus?

Ans. Creeper virus was the first-ever computer virus that was released in the year 1971. Its creator was Bob Thomas.

Q 4. What are the examples of a computer virus?

Ans. Given below are a few examples of a computer virus:

  • Storm Worm
  • CryptoLocker
  • Slammer
  • Creeper
  • Netsky

Q 5. How to secure a computer system from a virus attack?

Ans. A computer device can be secured from a virus attack by installing an anti-virus in the system

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