Computer Worksheet (Computer Virus, Media Balance and Wellbeing)#2

Computer Worksheet#2

Computer Virus, Media Balance and Wellbeing

Q1) Match the following computer virus with the correct definitions:

Adware	Tricks users into running it willingly by hiding behind a legitimate program
Email Virus	Spread copies itself from computer to computer.
Worm	Invade computing device, steals internet usage data and sensitive information
Adware	Malicious code that is distributed in email messages.
Trojan Horse	Presents unwanted advertisements to the user of a computer

Q2) What is the difference between computer virus and antivirus?

Computer Virus	Antivirus
Computer Viruses are small software or code that can cause damage to the data and software on a computer.	An antivirus software is a computer program that prevents, detects and removes computer viruses and other malicious software from an infected computer.
Viruses can be Trojan Horse, Adware, Spyware, Worm and Email Virus.	Antivirus programs are Avast, AVG, McAfee, Symantic

Q3) What are the several ways to protect your computer from viruses?

A) There are several ways to protect our computer from viruses such as;

1.Installation of a good antivirus software on our computer.

2.Require update antivirus regularly.

3.Be careful while downloading files or programs from the internet.

4.Always scan your CDs and flash drives before using them.

5. Do not use pirated software.

6.Turn on firewall of your computer operating system.

Q4) Define the following terms:

Media, Media Balance, Media Choice

Answer#4:

Media	The ways through which large groups of people get and share information.
Media Balance	The way of using media that feels healthy and in balance with other life activities.
Media Choice	Time consumes in watching, listening, reading or creating media is called Media Choice.