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Computer Viruses & Worms Quiz Trivia Questions and Answers

Explore the world of computer viruses and worms, understanding their mechanics and how they spread.. Test your knowledge and challenge yourself with our comprehensive quiz covering all aspects of this fascinating topic.

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1. What year was the first computer virus believed to have been created?

2. Which type of malware is designed to replicate itself from one computer to another?

3. What does the term 'worm' refer to in computer security?

4. Which virus caused an estimated $38 billion in damages worldwide?

5. What was the main purpose of the Stuxnet worm?

6. Which of the following is NOT a common way that computer viruses spread?

7. What is a 'Trojan horse' in the context of computer security?

8. In what year did the ILOVEYOU virus spread rapidly through email systems?

9. What is the main function of antivirus software?

10. Which worm was primarily transmitted through email and targeted Microsoft Windows operating systems?

11. What characteristic differentiates a worm from a virus?

12. Which of the following is a real example of ransomware?

13. Which virus is known for displaying the message 'Your computer has been trashed'?

14. The term 'malware' is shorthand for which of the following?

15. Which of these is a symptom of a computer infected with a virus?

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