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Viruses, Spyware and Malware - Test Your Knowledge
Viruses, worms, trojan horses, and spyware - all forms of 'malware' - are an ever-present threat on the Internet. Use this short quiz to test how well you understand the threats and how to deal with them.
 

Question 1: You have antivirus software installed on your computer, and you check to make sure it is running each time you use your computer. What else can you do to assure optimum protection?
Periodically check for updates.
Nothing, having the program running is enough.
Periodically reinstall it from the original CD.
 
 
Question 2: Is it possible to get a computer virus from an e-mail if you don't open any attachments?
No, the only way to get a virus from e-mail is to open an infected attachment.
Yes, if your system software isn't properly updated.
 
 
Question 3: Which of the following is least likely to contain a virus.
An e-mail with an attachment that has a .doc file extension
An e-mail with an attachment that has a .exe file extension
An e-mail with an attachment that has a .txt file extension
An e-mail with an attachment that has a .vbs file extension
 
 
Question 4: You receive an e-mail from a friend. You were expecting your friend to send the e-mail with a spreadsheet file attached. The attached file has a .xls extension. What should you do?
Delete the file.
Save it to your hard disk and then open it.
Read the e-mail, but ignore the attachment.
Scan the attachment for a possible virus. Open the attachment if a virus isn't found.
 
 
Question 5: True or False. Keeping a backup of only the previous day's data will ensure I can restore safely from a virus attack.
False
True
 
 
Question 6: Which of the following isn't an indication that you've been infected with Spyware?
All of the files in your 'My Documents' folder have been deleted.
Your browser is continually redirected to a strange website.
Your computer is slow to boot up.
You keep getting pop-up ads at strange times.
 
 
Question 7: Which of the following is the most common method for getting infected with Spyware?
Opening a Microsoft Office document
Downloading free programs from the Internet
Browsing an online gambling website
 
 
Question 8: Which of the following methods is not a safe way to close a pop-up window?
Use the 'Ctrl' and 'W' keys
In the task bar, right click on the pop-up and choose 'Close'
Click on a 'Cancel' button in the pop-up
Click on the 'X' in the upper right hand corner of the window (if it is available)
 
 
Question 9: Some Spyware removal tools may actually contain Spyware. True or False?
True
False