class 6 pre semester question
class 6 pre semester question
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2. A Trojan Horse is a virus that can replicate itself without a host file. 0.5
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4. Personal computers (PCs) are mainly used by large organizations for handling bulk data processing.
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5. Spyware is a type of malware that protects your computer from online threats. 0.5
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a) Keyboard b) Mouse
c) Printer d) Scanner
7. Which type of malware disguises itself as legitimate software? 0.5
a) Virus b) Worm
c) Firewall d) CPU
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12.How does a Trojan Horse affect a computer? 3
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15. Describe three ways to protect a computer from malware. (4 Marks)
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Sarah is using her laptop when she notices that it has suddenly become very slow. She also sees multiple
pop-up ads appearing on the screen, and some of her files are missing. She suspects that her laptop might
be infected with malware.
Questions:
a) Identify two signs that indicate Sarah’s laptop may be infected with malware. (2 Marks)
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b) What type of malware could be causing this issue? (2 Marks)
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c) Suggest two steps Sarah should take to remove the malware and prevent future infections. (2 Marks)
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