ICS2O_0208_updatesCompatibility

= Operating Systems: Updates and Compatibility =

1) Read the following pages: []  []  []  [] Note: ** Additional sources will be necessary. ** 2) Open a word processing program (Writer, Word, etc.). 3) Name the file (using your name): Lastname_Firstname_Updates (make sure it has the .doc file extension). 4) Make sure the file is saved to your account (not on the computer). 5) Answer the following questions (at least 1 paragraph per question) in your own words. 6) What are virus definitions? (Doesn't mean What is the definition of a virus) 7) Your understanding of these terms will be evaluated in the near future and this document you have created will be a key study aid and resource. Once you are finished, save the document as a pdf file and place it in the appropriate handin folder.
 * How would you know that you might have a malware infection on your computer?
 * Why is it important to update your operating system?
 * How can you protect your computer from malware attacks?
 * How do software updates maintain hardware and software compatibility?
 * Try googling "virus definiton database" if you're having trouble answering this.