CPS questions

CIS 1107 – Chap 2 Part 1 Homework

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Instructions: Answer the questions below in the space provided; be sure your answers are clearly written and grammatically correct with no spelling errors. Following these questions, paste the screen shots showing the requested element.

Chap 2 – Computer Security Basics
Exercise	Instructions and Evidence of Completion	Answer a Question
2.1	Question: Why do antivirus programs require frequent updating?	Your Answer:
2.2	Question: Explain why failure to maintain software updates can expose your computer to unnecessary risks.	Your Answer:
2.3	Question: Email is commonly used to try to install malware on the system of an unsuspecting user. Explain two such methods that might be used to compromise your system.	Your answer:

Screen shots: Your evidence of completion is a screen shot or capture that illustrates the item described. Use the tool of your choice (e.g., the Windows Snipping Tool or the Print Screen function) to take a screen shot of the required content.

1. Download, install, and run a free antivirus software package in your VM. Paste a screen capture here that shows an antivirus software program installed on a virtual machine using current program and definition files.

2. Paste a screen capture here that shows all Windows updates that have been installed on your machine in the past two months.