Antivirus software
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Date:
Class:
A
Quick Questions
Shade in the A or B circle for each question.
1. Does antivirus software detect malicious programs?
2. Can antivirus software remove malware from a device?
3. Does antivirus software use a signature database to find malware?
4. Can antivirus software scan a device in real time?
5. Does quarantine mean permanently deleting a file immediately?
B
Match the Pairs
Draw a line connecting each item on the left to its match on the right.
| Left column | Right column | |
|---|---|---|
| 1Antivirus software | AA stored collection of known malware patterns used for detection | |
| 2Signature database | BDetects, blocks and removes malicious programs from a device | |
| 3Isolating a suspicious file so it cannot cause harm | CWrong - antivirus software defends against malware, it doesn't create it | |
| 4Continuously checking files as they are accessed | DQuarantine | |
| 5Antivirus software never needs to scan a device | EWrong - scanning for malware is its main function | |
| 6Antivirus software creates new malware to test itself | FReal-time scanning |
C
Definitions
Antivirus software
D
Fill in the Blanks
Complete each line of code by filling in the missing parts.
1.
Antivirus software _______ malware
2.
Antivirus software can _____ malware
3.
Antivirus can ______ malware from a PC
4.
Antivirus software uses a signature ________
5.
Antivirus can __________ a threat
E
Spot the Error
Shade in the letter of the line that contains an error.
Question 1
A
Antivirus stores web pages
B
It detects malicious programs
C
It can remove malware
Question 2
A
Antivirus detects malware
B
It never scans any files
C
It can quarantine threats
Question 3
A
Antivirus uses signatures
B
It matches known malware
C
It ignores all updates
Question 4
A
Antivirus scans files
B
It can run in real time
C
It can run on schedule
D
It never removes malware
Question 5
A
Antivirus detects threats
B
It blocks malicious code
C
It can quarantine files
D
It updates its signatures
E
It causes all malware
Answer Key
Antivirus software
Section A: Quick Questions
Q1
A — Yes
Q2
B — Yes
Q3
B — Yes
Q4
A — Yes
Q5
A — No
Section B: Match the Pairs
Q1
Antivirus software → Detects, blocks and removes malicious programs from a device
Q2
Signature database → A stored collection of known malware patterns used for detection
Q3
Isolating a suspicious file so it cannot cause harm → Quarantine
Q4
Continuously checking files as they are accessed → Real-time scanning
Q5
Antivirus software never needs to scan a device → Wrong - scanning for malware is its main function
Q6
Antivirus software creates new malware to test itself → Wrong - antivirus software defends against malware, it doesn't create it
Section C: Definitions
Q1
Antivirus software — A program that detects, blocks and removes malicious programs from a device.Section D: Fill in the Blanks
Q1
Antivirus software detects malwareQ2
Antivirus software can block malwareQ3
Antivirus can remove malware from a PCQ4
Antivirus software uses a signature databaseQ5
Antivirus can quarantine a threatSection E: Spot the Error
Q1
A — Storing web pages is a server's job, not antivirus software's job.
Q2
B — Antivirus software does scan files - that's how it finds malware.
Q3
C — Antivirus software needs regular updates to recognise new malware.
Q4
D — Removing malware is a core function of antivirus software.
Q5
E — Antivirus software protects against malware - it does not cause it.