FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A virus damages the hardware on a computer
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -As a computer virus is only code, it cannot physically damage computer hardware.

Detailed explanation-2: -No. Computer viruses are software code designed to spread to computer files and other computers, delete files, and cause other problems with the data on the computer.

Detailed explanation-3: -Like the real thing, computer viruses replicate themselves, spreading through your operating system and network. At the same time, the virus is wreaking havoc: it can damage programs, delete files, and make devastating changes to your hard drive, all of which can result in reduced performance.

Detailed explanation-4: -A computer system is made up of a computer and other hardware and software. A CPU, memory, input/output devices, and storage devices are the most important components of a computer system.

Detailed explanation-5: -Answer 1: True Snippets: A virus is a software program that enters a host computer and executes itself, causing data to be corrupted.

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