A utility that searches for and removes any viruses on a computer
Antivirus
1 of 10
A hardware device that is connected to the computer
Peripheral
2 of 10
A one-stop server which contains updates for many programs and drivers so that an update utility only needs to check the repository for all available updates
Repository
3 of 10
A program that runs silently on a user’s computer and collects personal data from it which it makes available to other users
Spyware
4 of 10
A malware program that runs silently on a user’s computer and enables another user to connect to the computer and take control of it
Trojan
5 of 10
A malware program that uses the resources of the computer in which it is installed to spread to other computers and cause the computers to become unreliable
Worm
6 of 10
Systems software that performs a common maintenancece task
Utility
7 of 10
The tools provided by the operating system to allow the computer and the user to give instructions to the computer and receive and understand the results
User interface
8 of 10
A utility or device that monitors the traffic between a computer and the internet and only allows connections that are authorised
Firewall
9 of 10
Software that enables the program to operate
System software
10 of 10
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
A hardware device that is connected to the computer
Back
Peripheral
Card 3
Front
A one-stop server which contains updates for many programs and drivers so that an update utility only needs to check the repository for all available updates
Back
Card 4
Front
A program that runs silently on a user’s computer and collects personal data from it which it makes available to other users
Back
Card 5
Front
A malware program that runs silently on a user’s computer and enables another user to connect to the computer and take control of it
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