FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS A COMPUTER VIRUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A virus is ____ program.
A
destructive
B
constructive
C
useful
D
helpful
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Virus is a program written to enter to your computer and damage/alter your files/data. A virus might corrupt or delete data on your computer. Viruses can also replicate themselves.

Detailed explanation-2: -A destructive Trojan is a virus designed to destroy or delete files. Destructive Trojans have more typical virus characteristics than other types of Trojans but do not always result in data theft. Destructive Trojans may not be detected by antivirus software.

Detailed explanation-3: -Destructive malware is malicious software with the capability to render affected systems inoperable and challenge reconstitution. Most destructive malware variants cause destruction through the deletion, or wiping, of files that are critical to the operating system’s ability to run.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ans. A computer virus is a kind of malicious computer program, which when executed, replicates itself and inserts its own code, which spreads a harmful virus in the system.

Detailed explanation-5: -What is a virus? A computer virus is a program that spreads by first infecting files or the system areas of a computer or network router’s hard drive and then making copies of itself. Some viruses are harmless, others may damage data files, and some may destroy files.

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