Multiple choice

Which of the following would most likely not be a symptom of a virus?

  1. Existing program files and icons disappear.

  2. The CD-ROM stops functioning.

  3. The Web browser opens to an unusual home page.

  4. Odd messages or images are displayed on the screen.

  5. None of these
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Computer viruses typically affect software and files, not hardware components like the CD-ROM drive. While malware can cause software-related issues like browser hijacking (unusual home page), disappearing files, or odd on-screen messages, a CD-ROM suddenly stopping functioning is usually a hardware failure, not a viral symptom.

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