Virus
Things computer virus does
How Do Viruses Spread?
How Can We Prevent Viruses?
Vocabulary Words
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What is a computer virus?

A harmful program that can damage your computer

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What can a virus do to your files?

Delete or damage them

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How can a virus enter your computer?

Clicking on unknown links or pop-ups

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To keep your computer safe online, you should:

Use websites your teacher or parents approve

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Virus

A harmful program that can damage or slow down a computer

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Which of the following can help protect your computer from viruses?

Installing antivirus software

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What might happen to your computer if it gets a virus?

It becomes slow

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True or False:
Downloading games from untrusted websites can give your computer a virus.

True

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What should you do if your computer asks to update antivirus software?

Update it

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AntiVirus

A tool that protects computers from viruses

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True or False:
You should open email attachments from strangers.

False

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Can a computer virus spread to other computers?

Yes

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What happens if you open email attachments from strangers?

Your computer might get a virus

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Which of the following is a safe online habit?

Asking an adult before downloading

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Pop-up

A sudden window that appears (sometimes from a virus)

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What might happen if your computer gets a virus?

It may run slower or delete your files

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What kind of strange things might a virus cause?

Weird pop-ups and error messages

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Which of these is a safe way to avoid virus spread?

Only download from trusted websites

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True or False:
You should click on pop-up ads to find free games.

False

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Malware

Another word for bad/harmful software

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Which of these is a good habit to avoid viruses?

Asking an adult before clicking unknown links

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How can you tell your computer might have a virus?

Programs stop working or open by themselves

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Can viruses spread through USB flash drives?

Yes

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What should you install on your computer to protect it from viruses?

Antivirus software

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Protect

To keep safe or guard something