Quiz: Protect Your PC Basics 1

Sure, you always lock your house at night. But do you understand the basic steps you should take to help protect your computer from viruses, worms, and other harmful programs? Take this quiz and find out!

1. Which of the following isnota typical way for worms and other computer viruses to spread?

A. Through e-mail attachments.
B. Through programs you download from the Internet.
C. Through pirated software.
D. Through giving your personal information to a Web site that is not secure.

2. True or false: after you install antivirus software, your computer is completely protected.

A. True.
B. False.

3. What is an Internet firewall?

A. Asbestos cloth that protects your computer from open flames.
B. A strong password.
C. Software or hardware that helps protect your computer against malicious attacks, such as computer viruses.
D. A lock you can place on your computer to prevent unauthorized people from using it.

4. What is the best reason to download Windows XP Service Pack 2?

A. It includes a pop-up blocker.
B. It includes the new Windows Security Center.
C. It includes Windows Firewall to help protect your computer against malicious attacks, such as computer viruses.
D. All of the above.

5. The easiest way to help keep your Microsoft Windows XP-based computer up to date is to:

A. Confirm that you have Automatic Updates turned on and configured to download and install updates automatically.
B. Visit the Windows Update Web site on a regular basis.
C. Visit the Microsoft.com Web site daily and search for hints that an update may be available soon.
D. Disable Automatic Updates and wait for an e-mail from Microsoft.