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Which of the following virus types changes some of its characteristics as it spreads?
Suggested Answer: D
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A Polymorphic virus produces varied but operational copies of itself in hopes of evading anti-virus software.
The following answers are incorrect:
boot sector. Is incorrect because it is not the best answer. A boot sector virus attacks the boot sector of a drive. It describes the type of attack of the virus and not the characteristics of its composition.
parasitic. Is incorrect because it is not the best answer. A parasitic virus attaches itself to other files but does not change its characteristics.
stealth. Is incorrect because it is not the best answer. A stealth virus attempts to hide changes of the affected files but not itself.
12 comments · newest first
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Emerson
11 months ago
Yup, polymorphic is the right answer!
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Amie
11 months ago
Wait, so polymorphic is the only one that does that?
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Antonio
12 months ago
I thought stealth viruses were the ones that hide, not change?
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Jodi
12 months ago
Totally agree, it's wild how they adapt!
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Justine
12 months ago
Polymorphic viruses change their code as they spread.
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Helga
1 year ago
I recall that boot sector and parasitic viruses have more static characteristics, so I think the answer is definitely polymorphic.
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Destiny
1 year ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought stealth viruses also had some changing characteristics, but maybe that’s not the same as what this question is asking?
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Helaine
1 year ago
I think I remember that polymorphic viruses change their code as they spread, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the only type that does that.
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Ariel
1 year ago
I practiced a question similar to this, and I believe the answer is D, Polymorphic. They can alter their appearance to avoid detection.
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Precious
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got a good handle on the details. Time to carefully analyze each statement and select the one that is most accurate.
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Wilford
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. Disease management programs are designed to provide support and resources to plan members, so the diseases they cover must be ongoing, not one-time acute conditions. That means the answer is most likely chronic diseases. I'll go with B.
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Antonio
1 year ago
I'm feeling pretty confident about this one. The information provided seems clear, and I have a good strategy for calculating the relevant cost. I'll double-check my work, but I think I can nail this question.