CIS 105 Sound Byte: Protecting your Computer

Which of the following is NOT a major antivirus software company (as mentioned in this Sound Byte)?

Adobe

When you delete files from your hard drive in Windows, they are permanently removed from your computer.

False

Which is NOT a feature of security software?

Keystroke logging

When you delete a file in Windows, it is actually stored in the _____ where you have a second chance to decide if you still need the file.

Recycle Bin

After deletion (in Windows), your files are stored in the __________.

Recyle Bin

If you encounter a problem, the Windows ________ feature can take your system back in time to a point where it was working properly.

System Restore

Computer threats can come from your behavior as well as from outsiders or hackers.

True

Modern virus protection software packages are easy to use.

True

You can help keep your system safe by keeping your apps and operating system updated.

True

You can set Windows to update automatically at certain intervals such as daily or weekly.

True

If your system becomes unstable, you can reset it to a configuration from a past date by using __________.

Windows system restore

restore point

an exact copy of your hard drive

Backing your work up to a(n) ________ is more secure than using an external hard drive.

cloud storage location

All of the following pose a threat to your computer EXCEPT ________.

defensive computing

backup

duplicates files and programs on your hard drive

Emptying the Recycle Bin should be done ________.

only after you have determined that you no longer need any of the files that you have deleted

Updates that you can download to fix possible security issues are called software __________.

patches

antivirus program

prevents unwanted, malicious programs from being installed on your computer

Setting a system restore point should be done ________.

prior to installing new software

If you inadvertently delete a needed file from your computer's Documents folder, in Windows, you can recover it by ________.

restoring it from the Recycle Bin

system restore

returns your computer settings to a previous point in time

You may do great harm to your computer by doing any of the following, EXCEPT ________.

scheduling regular virus scans

The __________ utility allows you to create a copy of your entire hard drive on an external hard drive.

system Image

A(n) _____ backup creates an exact copy of an entire internal hard drive on an external hard drive.

system image

security patch

updated code provided by software vendor

All of the following are true of virus protection software packages EXCEPT ________.

you can only scan the entire computer each time you perform a scan