Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

A 'Polymorphic Virus' is -

  1. one whose encryption module is also modified on each infection

  2. one whose decryption module is also modified on each infection

  3. can take various forms

  4. None of the Above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A polymorphic virus changes its code (decryption module) on each infection to avoid detection by signature-based antivirus. Option B correctly identifies that the decryption module is modified, while A incorrectly states the encryption module changes.

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