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AVG Technologies Trivia Quiz

AVG Technologies is regarded as one of the most important security software companies in the world, so it is worth making this quiz.

A multiple-choice quiz by UniWaltBros_13. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
UniWaltBros_13

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
376,515

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Tough

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5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. What do the letters "AVG" in AVG Technologies stand for? Hint

Anti-Virus Guard

Armored Virus Guard

Application Verifier Generator

Administrator Volume Gate

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Question 2 of 10

2. AVG Technologies was formerly known as Grisoft. Why was it called that? Hint

A portmanteau of "grid" and "softening"

Tomas Hofer requested it

A rendition of made-up word Grizzsoft

After the founder Jan Gritzbach

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Question 3 of 10

3. AVG Technologies is just one of many security software companies creating antivirus software. Which of the following companies has AVG competed with directly? Hint

Hewlett-Packard

Softonic

IBM

Bitdefender Antivirus

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Question 4 of 10

4. AVG Technologies was initially only available for Microsoft Windows PCs. When was AVG first released for Linux? Hint

2005

2000

2008

2001

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Question 5 of 10

5. In 2010, AVG Antivirus worked with Opera to fix what aspect of its browser? Hint

Search Engine Optimization

Security

User Interface

Extensions

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Question 6 of 10

6. AVG Antivirus was one of the first antivirus software products to be produced. In what year was it first released? Hint

1993

1994

1992

1997

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Question 7 of 10

7. There have been many examples of malicious software masquerading as legitimate AVG products. Which on the list was one of them? Hint

Security Shield

Green Antivirus 2009

AntiVirus Gold

SpySheriff

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Question 8 of 10

8. AVG Technologies is known for its "AVG Rescue" CD. What is its sole purpose? Hint

To recover lost files

To scan the computer on boot

To repair the computer's registry

To restore the computer to an earlier point

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Question 9 of 10

9. AVG Technologies has an affiliate program through which affiliate network? Hint

Digital River

ShareASale

Rauken

Commission Junction

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Question 10 of 10

10. When was AVG Antivirus for Android first released? Hint

2000

2007

2009

2010

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What do the letters "AVG" in AVG Technologies stand for?

Answer: Anti-Virus Guard

AVG Technologies was founded in 1991 by Jan Gritzbach and Tom�s Hofer in the Czech Republic. It has offices in a number of countries around the world.

2. AVG Technologies was formerly known as Grisoft. Why was it called that?

Answer: After the founder Jan Gritzbach

AVG Technologies was named "Grisoft" because it was a portmanteau of "Gritzbach" and "software". The company was renamed AVG Technologies in February 2008.

3. AVG Technologies is just one of many security software companies creating antivirus software. Which of the following companies has AVG competed with directly?

Answer: Bitdefender Antivirus

There are many antivirus companies besides Bitdefender that compete with AVG, including McAfee Antivirus (Intel Security), Avira, Avast and Kaspersky Lab. It is hard to imagine a time when their services will no longer be required.

4. AVG Technologies was initially only available for Microsoft Windows PCs. When was AVG first released for Linux?

Answer: 2008

A version of AVG Antivirus was made available for the Linux operating system in 2008, shortly after the release of AVG Internet Security.

5. In 2010, AVG Antivirus worked with Opera to fix what aspect of its browser?

Answer: Security

In 2010, AVG Technologies helped to fix the malware problems with Opera by including what was then AVG Anti-Spyware, but was later replaced by AVG Internet Security. Opera already had anti-spyware technology built-in, but it apparently wasn't very successful.

6. AVG Antivirus was one of the first antivirus software products to be produced. In what year was it first released?

Answer: 1992

AVG Antivirus was first introduced in 1992 in the Czech Republic. It wasn't made available in the United States until 1998.

7. There have been many examples of malicious software masquerading as legitimate AVG products. Which on the list was one of them?

Answer: AntiVirus Gold

Antivirus Gold was a nagware and rogue security software made by ICommerce Solutions S.A. It could be downloaded with other malicious files. It changed the desktop background, displaying an advertisement saying to purchase the "full" version. It led the user to the website of the antivirus, as if it was a legitimate antivirus.

The malware could be removed by most antivirus programs, including (appropriately) AVG Antivirus.

8. AVG Technologies is known for its "AVG Rescue" CD. What is its sole purpose?

Answer: To scan the computer on boot

AVG Rescue CD, like similar "Recovery discs" released by other antivirus companies, is for removing malware that makes your system almost inoperable.

9. AVG Technologies has an affiliate program through which affiliate network?

Answer: Commission Junction

The AVG Affiliate Program, like many other affiliate networks, allows you to earn revenue via your website, or blog.

10. When was AVG Antivirus for Android first released?

Answer: 2010

AVG Antivirus Free was released for Android in 2010 to compete with other similar security applications.

Source: Author UniWaltBros_13

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