Question

Which of the following is not a symptom of a virus attack?
(a) The computer begins to run slowly
(b) Unusual messages and graphics appear on the screen for inexplicable reasons
(c) Some programs or data files on the computer either become corrupt or are difficult to locate
(d) Your data is copied to another location

Answer 1

Answer:

(c)is correct answer.

Answer 2

The correct answer is OPTION D: Your data is copied to another location.

• Some of the symptoms of virus attacks are as follows:

1. A computer program vanishes from memory, particularly if the application is not recognized to be removed.
2. Unfamiliar music or sounds start playing over the speakers abruptly.
3. Icons that are unrelated to any already instilled programs show on the desktop, or new icons appear when no software is uploaded.
4. An antivirus program will not function, and a new one will not be loaded properly or at all.
5. Antivirus programs that have already been instilled will become dysfunctional and will not be able to be restarted.
6. Recent file extensions include.exe,.vbs,.gif, and.jpg.
7. Dialog boxes and options appear distorted or changed.
8. There will be unusual error messages. etc