GSLC · Question #465
Which of the following are symptoms of a virus attack on your computer? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
The correct answer is A. Corrupted or missing files. B. Sudden reduction in system resources. Viruses typically manifest as corrupted or missing files and sudden drops in system performance due to malicious resource consumption.
Question
Which of the following are symptoms of a virus attack on your computer? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose two.
Options
- ACorrupted or missing files.
- BSudden reduction in system resources.
- CFaster read/write access of the CD-ROM drive.
- DUnclear monitor display.
How the community answered
(41 responses)- A88% (36)
- C5% (2)
- D7% (3)
Why each option
Viruses typically manifest as corrupted or missing files and sudden drops in system performance due to malicious resource consumption.
Viruses frequently corrupt, encrypt, or delete files as part of their payload execution, making corrupted or missing files a classic and well-documented indicator of an active infection.
Malware and viruses run hidden background processes that consume CPU cycles, memory, and disk I/O, causing a sudden and unexplained reduction in available system resources.
Faster CD-ROM read/write access is not associated with virus behavior - viruses typically degrade performance rather than improve hardware throughput.
An unclear monitor display is a symptom of hardware failure or driver corruption, not a recognized indicator of a virus infection.
Concept tested: Identifying common symptoms of virus infection
Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/protect-my-pc-from-viruses-b2025ed1-02d5-1e87-ba5f-71999008e026
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