Computer Applications
What is the purpose of anti-virus software?
- To prevent a virus from attacking the network
- To prevent hackers from accessing the network
- To block unauthorised connections to the network
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To prevent a virus from attacking the network
Reason — Anti-virus software protects the computer from viruses.
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