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INTERNET SEARCH Answer Key ACTIVITIES NAME DATE b.4 Viruses A computer virus is software that can overwrite or attach itself to your computer programs. Usually just annoying, in some cases they can be devastating to your computer. In this activity, you will explore some of the viruses that have had an impact in the world of technology. Using an Internet search engine, answer the questions below. In the space provided, list the URL address you visited to obtain each answer. 1. What was the very first known virus written in 1981 called? Answer: Elk Cloner URL: 2. What message would you have gotten if your computer became infected with the Elk Cloner virus? Answer: A poem that reads – It will get on all your disks. / It will infiltrate your chips. / Yes, it’s the Cloner! It will stick to you like glue. / It will modify RAM too – send in the Cloner! URL: 3. What is the term used when a virus takes control of features on your computer and transports files or information automatically? Answer: Worm URL: 4. When does the Michelangelo virus take effect every year? Answer: March 6th URL: 5. What is the name of the Polymorphic virus outbreak in 1991? Answer: Tequila URL: 19 INTERNET SEARCH ACTIVITIES Workbook #1 b. Technology // 4. Viruses