Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

With few exceptions, a computer infestation program that can replicate by attaching itself to other programs is called a

  1. Worm

  2. Trojan horse

  3. Terminator

  4. Virus
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A virus is malicious code that attaches itself to legitimate programs and replicates when those programs execute. A worm (A) can replicate independently without attaching to other programs. A Trojan horse (B) appears legitimate but doesn't self-replicate. Terminator (C) is not a malware type.

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