6. Write short answer of the following questions.
a) Define computer Virus in your own words.
Ans: Computer Virus is a software program capable of reproducing itself and capable of causing great harm of files to files or other programs on the computer system.
b) Write any four symptoms of computer virus.
Ans: Four symptoms of computer virus are as follows:
i) Viruses slow down computer speed.
ii) Viruses show unusual error message on computer screen.
iii) Viruses reduce the memory space of computer.
iv) Computer take long time to boot.
c) Mention any four preventive measures from computer viruses.
Ans: Four preventive measures from computer viruses are as follows:
i) Install latest and updated anti-virus software and scan computers regularly
ii) Protect your computer system by using strong password
iii) Avoid using the pirated software.
iv) Before using the external disk, scan it.
d) What are the means of spreading computer virus?
Ans: The means of spreading computer virus are Internet, E-mail, Pen-drive, External Hard disk, Pirated software and game etc.
e) What is the purpose of antivirus software?
Ans: Antivirus is used to prevent, detect and remove computer virus from the computer.
a) Define computer Virus in your own words.
Ans: Computer Virus is a software program capable of reproducing itself and capable of causing great harm of files to files or other programs on the computer system.
b) Write any four symptoms of computer virus.
Ans: Four symptoms of computer virus are as follows:
i) Viruses slow down computer speed.
ii) Viruses show unusual error message on computer screen.
iii) Viruses reduce the memory space of computer.
iv) Computer take long time to boot.
c) Mention any four preventive measures from computer viruses.
Ans: Four preventive measures from computer viruses are as follows:
i) Install latest and updated anti-virus software and scan computers regularly
ii) Protect your computer system by using strong password
iii) Avoid using the pirated software.
iv) Before using the external disk, scan it.
d) What are the means of spreading computer virus?
Ans: The means of spreading computer virus are Internet, E-mail, Pen-drive, External Hard disk, Pirated software and game etc.
e) What is the purpose of antivirus software?
Ans: Antivirus is used to prevent, detect and remove computer virus from the computer.
