Question

Consider the following statements:
1. Computer viruses are capable of damaging computers by themselves and do not need other programs to operate.
2. Computer worms are malicious programs that need to implement themselves into other programs.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is D Neither 1 nor 2

Virus is a malicious program that corrupts the functioning of other programs. Worms are malicious programs that replicates itself and damages the functioning of the computer and does not need to attach itself to other programs.