Have you ever heard of a computer virus? Just like real germs can make us sick, a computer virus can make your computer sick! Let’s learn more about what a computer virus is and how to keep your computer safe.

  • What is a Virus: A computer virus is a type of bad program that can harm your computer.
  • How Do They Spread: Viruses can come from downloading files, clicking on strange links, or using infected USB drives.
  • Signs of Infection: If your computer is slow, crashes often, or shows weird messages, it might have a virus.
  • Keeping Safe: You can protect your computer by using antivirus software and being careful about what you click on or download.
  • What to Do if Infected: If you think your computer has a virus, tell an adult and run an antivirus scan to fix it.

“Does Your Computer Have a Virus? Learn What It Means”

Related MCQ’S

1. What is a computer virus?

A. A video game for computers
B. A harmful software program
C. A type of antivirus
D. A tool to speed up computers

2. How does a computer virus spread?

A. By copying files from a secure source
B. By opening suspicious email attachments or downloading unsafe software
C. By restarting the computer frequently
D. By updating antivirus software

3. What can a computer virus do to your device?

A. Make it faster and more efficient
B. Make it crash, freeze, or delete files
C. Improve your internet speed
D. Protect your computer from hackers

4. Which of the following is NOT a way to protect your computer from viruses?

A. Install antivirus software
B. Avoid downloading files from untrusted sources
C. Share personal information online freely
D. Use strong and unique passwords

5. What was the name of the first computer virus?

A. Trojan
B. Worm
C. Brain Virus
D. Spyware

6. Why is it unsafe to use public Wi-Fi for logging into accounts?

A. Public Wi-Fi speeds are slow
B. Hackers can access your data more easily on public Wi-Fi
C. It reduces battery life
D. It prevents downloading files

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