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PARCC Worms and Viruses Grade 7

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Worms and viruses are rather unpleasant terms that have entered the jargon of the computer industry to descry some of the ways that computer systems can be invaded.

A worm can be defined as a program that transfers itself from computer to computer over a network and plants itself as a separate file on the target computer's disks. One worm was injected into an electronic mail network where it multiplied uncontrollably and clogged the memories of thousands of computers until they could no longer function.

A virus is a set of illicit instructions that passes itself on to other programs or documents with which it comes on contact. It can change or delete files, display words or obscene messages, or produce bizarre screen effects. In its most vindictive form, a virus can slowly sabotage a computer system and remain undetected for months, contaminating data or wiping out an entire hard drive. A virus can be dealt with using a vaccine, or antivirus, which is a computer program that stops the virus form spreading and often eradicates it.
Grade 7 Context Clues CCSS: CCRA.R.4, RI.7.4
A.
As it is used in the passage, what does the word sabotage mean?
  1. destroy or damage
  2. cause to go off course
  3. mark with graffiti
  4. improve or make better
Grade 7 Context Clues CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.7.1
B.
Which detail from the text provides the best clue to the meaning of the word?
  1. a set of illicit instructions that passes itself on to other program
  2. produce bizarre screen effects.
  3. contaminating data or wiping out an entire hard drive
  4. A virus can be dealt with using a vaccine, or antivirus,
Grade 7 Summarizing CCSS: CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, RI.7.1, RI.7.2
C.
Identify three details that should be included in a summary of the passage.
  1. Worms and viruses are rather unpleasant terms that have entered the jargon of the computer industry to descry some of the ways that computer systems can be invaded.
  2. A worm can be defined as a program that transfers itself from computer to computer over a network and plants itself as a separate file on the target computer's disks.
  3. One worm was injected into an electronic mail network where it multiplied uncontrollably and clogged the memories of thousands of computers until they could no longer function.
  4. A virus is a set of illicit instructions that passes itself on to other programs or documents with which it comes on contact.
  5. It can change or delete files, display words or obscene messages, or produce bizarre screen effects.
  6. A virus can be dealt with using a vaccine, or antivirus, which is a computer program that stops the virus form spreading and often eradicates it.
  7. In its most vindictive form, a virus can slowly sabotage a computer system and remain undetected for months, contaminating data or wiping out an entire hard drive.
Grade 7 Context Clues CCSS: CCRA.R.4, RI.7.4
D.
In paragraph 1 of the text, what does the word jargon mean?
  1. made-up words used by people
  2. dictionary-defined words
  3. words used by kids
  4. words related to a particular field
Grade 7 Context Clues CCSS: CCRA.R.1, RI.7.1
E.
Which words from paragraph 1 best support the answer to Part A?
  1. worms and viruses
  2. rather unpleasant terms
  3. to descry
  4. systems can be invaded