FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

SYSTEMS SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of anti-virus software (Utility systems software)?
A
For security-scramble data using a key to encrypt so it can’t be understood. To decrypt a key is needed to put it into its original form.
B
For security-prevents unwanted access to or from a private network or the internet. Messages can be blocked based on criteria e.g. website addresses.
C
For security-scans for and removes malicious files.
D
For security-to block and remove programs designed to get your personal information.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Antivirus products work by detecting, quarantining and/or deleting malicious code, to prevent malware from causing damage to your device. Modern antivirus products update themselves automatically, to provide protection against the latest viruses and other types of malware.

Detailed explanation-2: -Antivirus is a kind of software used to prevent, scan, detect and delete viruses from a computer. Once installed, most antivirus software runs automatically in the background to provide real-time protection against virus attacks.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ans. Antivirus is software used to detect and delete viruses present on a computer system.

Detailed explanation-4: -Antivirus software protects your device from viruses that can destroy your data, slow down or crash your device, or allow spammers to send email through your account. Antivirus protection scans your files and your incoming email for viruses, and then deletes anything malicious.

Detailed explanation-5: -While both anti malware and antivirus are utility programs designed to protect your system from all kinds of malicious software, antivirus software is designed specifically to protect your digital environment against more established threats, such as viruses, worms, and Trojans.

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