INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
COMPUTER NETWORKS AND THE INTERNET
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Question
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Something that makes you sick?
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A damaging computer program that replicates.
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is a virus? A virus is a computer program that replicates itself by modifying system or application software and then traveling from computer to computer, via disks or a network. Most viruses are harmless, but some viruses can erase files on your hard drive, slow down your computer, or do other kinds of damage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Computer Virus Definition A computer virus is a type of malicious software, or malware, that spreads between computers and causes damage to data and software. Computer viruses aim to disrupt systems, cause major operational issues, and result in data loss and leakage.
Detailed explanation-3: -A computer virus is malicious code that replicates by copying itself to another program, computer boot sector or document and changes how a computer works. A virus spreads between systems after some type of human intervention.