Selected MCQ

Current Question
The first boot sector virus is ____.
  • A. computed
  • B. mind
  • C. brian
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Brain virus is recognized as the first boot sector virus.
Related Question 1
Brain, also known as the first computer virus for MS-DOS, was written by two brothers belonging to which among the following countries?
  • A. Malaysia
  • B. India
  • C. Pakistan
  • D. Iran
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The Brain virus (1986) was created by two brothers from Pakistan.
Related Question 2
Which program runs first after the computer is booted and loads the GUI?
  • A. Desktop Manager
  • B. File Manager
  • C. Desktop manager
  • D. Authentication
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The authentication program runs first after booting to load the GUI.
Related Question 3
An anti-virus program is designed to ____ computer virus.
  • A. Identify and eliminate
  • B. Scan the device and identify
  • C. Scan device, identify, and eliminate
  • D. Scan the device and eliminate
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Modern antivirus software scans, identifies, and removes (eliminates) viruses.
Related Question 4
A self-replicating program, like a virus which was taken from a 1970s science fiction novel by John Bruner entitled the Shockwave Rider is ____.
  • A. Bug
  • B. Vice
  • C. Lice
  • D. Worm
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
A computer worm is a self-replicating program.
Related Question 5
A computer cannot boot if it does not have the ____ system.
  • A. Compiler
  • B. Loader
  • C. Operating
  • D. Assembler
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The operating system is essential for booting.