FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -A resident virus is a kind of computer virus that hides and stores itself within the computer memory, which then allows it to infect any file that is run by the computer, depending on the virus’ programming.

Detailed explanation-2: -A type of malware that hides and stores itself within the computer’s memory. Depending on the virus’ programming, it can then infect any file run by the computer. This type of virus even attach itself to anti-virus applications, thereby allowing it to infect any file scanned by the program.

Detailed explanation-3: -Resident Virus – A virus which saves itself in the memory of the computer and then infects other files and programs when its originating program is no longer working.

Detailed explanation-4: -Macro viruses work by embedding malicious code into data files, such as documents and spreadsheets. This code is activated as soon as these files are opened or when macros are enabled, proceeding to infect other files on your device. Microsoft Word documents are common carriers of macro viruses.

Detailed explanation-5: -Direct Action Virus – This is also called non-resident virus, it gets installed or stays hidden in the computer memory. It stays attached to the specific type of files that it infect.