A “computer virus” is
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a virus that destroys the hardware of the computer
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a virus that destroys the software of the computer
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a kind of e-mail virus that spreads fast
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none of these
Reveal answer
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B
Correct answer
Explanation
A computer virus is a type of malicious software (malware) that, when executed, replicates itself by modifying other computer programs and inserting its own code. The option stating it destroys software is the closest to being correct among the choices, though it's an oversimplification - viruses primarily replicate and may cause damage as a side effect. Viruses do not destroy hardware (A), are not necessarily email-based (C), and option D is incorrect since B is partially correct.