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RCMultiple Choice

Letters, Envelopes, and Labels — Cumulative exam

Question 10 • Computer Applications - Office 2016 - EL3520 A

Which is the best description of a computer virus?

Answer
A
a program that can damage a computer
B
a hacker who adds programs to a computer
C
a scam that steals information from a computer
D
a biological disease that destroys a computer

Explanation

A computer virus is a type of malicious software, or program, that can disrupt a computer or damage its files. Choice A, “a program that can damage a computer,” is the best description. A hacker is a person, and a scam that steals information is a different kind of cyber threat.

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