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A virus is a program that attaches itself to a program or file. This allows it to spread across networks and cause damage to software and hardware.
Suggested Answer: A
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Acomputer virusismalicious software (malware)that replicates itself by attaching to legitimateprograms or files. Once activated, viruses can:
Corrupt or delete files.
Spread across networks, infecting multiple systems.
Cause performance issuesor even render a system inoperable.
Unlikeworms, which can spread independently, viruses requirehuman action(e.g., opening an infected file or running an executable).
27 comments · newest first
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Corazon
10 months ago
Yup, viruses attach to files and spread through networks.
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Juliann
10 months ago
Wait, can a virus really affect hardware? Sounds exaggerated.
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Vallie
11 months ago
True, they can be really damaging if not caught early.
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Annice
11 months ago
That's definitely true, viruses can spread quickly!
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Rickie
11 months ago
I thought they just corrupted files, not hardware too?
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Tequila
11 months ago
This sounds similar to a practice question we had about malware. I think the answer is A, but I’m not 100% confident.
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Lashon
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused. I thought viruses only affected software, not hardware. Is that what the question is really asking?
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Sharen
12 months ago
I remember studying that viruses can spread through networks, so I feel like the answer is definitely true.
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Carmen
1 year ago
I think this statement is true because viruses do attach themselves to programs, but I'm not entirely sure if they can damage hardware directly.
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Kathrine
1 year ago
Okay, I think I've got this. Viruses piggyback on other programs to spread, so A is the correct choice. Glad I re-read the question carefully.
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Jesusa
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording here. Is the virus actually part of the program, or does it just attach to it? I want to make sure I understand the distinction before selecting an answer.
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Kati
1 year ago
Ah, this is a classic virus question. I've seen these before, so I know the right answer is A. Gotta love the easy ones!
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Stefania
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. The description sounds right, but I want to double-check my understanding before answering.
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Crissy
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. Viruses are definitely programs that can attach to other programs and spread across networks, so I'm going with A.
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Leanora
2 years ago
True. Viruses can spread through networks and damage both software and hardware.
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Edna
2 years ago
False. I think viruses only affect software, not hardware.
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Jenelle
2 years ago
True. Viruses can definitely cause damage to software and hardware.
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Donette
2 years ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. My pet hamster could probably write better malware than some of these so-called 'viruses'. Just sayin'.
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Lanie
2 years ago
My pet hamster could probably write better malware than some of these so-called 'viruses'. Just sayin'.
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Bettina
2 years ago
B) False
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Ira
2 years ago
A) True
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Jesusita
2 years ago
True, of course. Viruses are like the digital version of that annoying friend who just won't leave you alone. Gotta quarantine them ASAP!
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Jaclyn
2 years ago
False, obviously. Viruses are sentient beings that just want to make friends and play video games, not cause damage. Duh!
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Lonna
2 years ago
Definitely true! Viruses are like the digital plague, infecting everything in sight. Better have a strong antivirus game on point!
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Fidelia
2 years ago
B) False
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Shawn
2 years ago
Absolutely, viruses are no joke. It's important to protect your devices.
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Jettie
2 years ago
A) True