CBSE Class 9 Computer Applications Question 27 of 29

Cyber Safety — Question 6

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Question 6

What purpose does anti-virus software serve ?

  1. it deletes every file it suspects is infected
  2. it stops people gaining unauthorised access to your computer via the internet
  3. it inspects computer files and email attachments for viruses and removes or quarantines any that it finds
  4. it changes the code of malicious software.
Answer

it inspects computer files and email attachments for viruses and removes or quarantines any that it finds

Reason — An anti-virus software inspects computer files and email attachments for viruses and removes or quarantines any that it finds.