Latest Computer Current Affairs 2026-2027 Pdf - 1

Question: 1

What is the difference between a virus and a worm?

(A) There is no difference between a virus and a worm

(B) A virus requires human interactions to spread, while a worm can spread automatically without user intervention

(C) A virus spreads by attaching itself to a host file, while a worm spreads by exploiting network vulnerabilities

(D) A virus is a type of malware that can replicate itself and spread to other systems, while a worm is a standalone program that can replicate itself and spread to other systems

Question: 2

Which of the following is an example of a passive security attack?

(A) Shoulder surfing

(B) SQL injection

(C) Cross site scripting

(D) Brute force attack

Question: 3

What is the purpose of an intrusion prevention system (IPS)?

(A) To authenticate users

(B) To encrypt network traffic

(C) To prevent unauthorized access to a network

(D) To detect and respond to security threats in real time

Question: 4

What is a packet sniffer?

(A) A type of malware that spreads through a network

(B) A tool used to encrypt network traffic

(C) A tool used to block network traffic

(D) A tool used to capture and analyse network traffic

Question: 5

What is the primary purpose of encryption protocols such as SSL/TLS?

(A) To detect security breaches

(B) To monitor network traffic

(C) To increase network bandwidth

(D) To prevent unauthorized access to data during transmission