Quiz: Spyware, part 1

Do you know what spyware is, how to help protect yourself against it, and what you should do if it's on your computer? Take this quiz to test your knowledge.

1. What does a spyware program do?

A. It performs tasks on your computer without your consent and control.
B. It lets you secretly read other people's e-mail.
C. It blocks advertisements from popping up while you surf the Web.

2. How can you tell if spyware is on your computer?

A. You see pop-up advertisements all the time and your computer slows down.
B. Your settings have changed (for example, your browser home page) and you cannot change them back to the way they were.
C. Your Web browser contains additional components that you don’t remember downloading.
D. All of the above

3. Which of the following actions can help to protect your computer against spyware?

A. Downloading and installing the latest security updates.
B. Using antivirus and firewall software.
C. Installing antispyware protection.
D. Only downloading programs from Web sites you trust.
E. All of the above

4. What should you do if spyware is on your computer?

A. Send e-mail to the spyware manufacturer demanding its removal.
B. Download a spyware removal tool, such as Windows Defender.
C. Download, install, and run a spyware removal tool, such as Windows Defender.

5. You can get spyware if you:

A. Download programs without carefully reading all disclosures, including the license agreement and privacy statement.
B. Download music, movies, and software from unknown Web sites or other computers.
C. Visit a Web site.
D. All of the above