Artificial Intelligence (417) — CBSE Class 10 board question

Two measures to protect data from theft and viruses:

1. Use Strong Passwords: Set passwords that are a mix of capital and small letters, numbers, and special characters (e.g., % # $). This prevents unauthorised persons from accessing your computer.

1. Install Anti-virus and Firewall: Anti-virus software monitors incoming and outgoing data, prevents viruses from entering, and can detect and clean existing viruses.

Source: Protecting your Data, Chapter 3

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• The question asks for any two measures — pick the two easiest to explain clearly; passwords and anti-virus are the most straightforward.
• Each measure should have a name + brief explanation to earn both marks (1 mark each).
• Avoid listing more than two; it wastes time in the exam.
• Key terms to use: unauthorised access, anti-virus, firewall, strong password — these signal correct understanding to the examiner.