Question

Programs that multiply like viruses but spread from computer to computer are called as:

• A. Worms
• B. Virus
• C. Boot
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Worms

Worm

• A computer worm is a type of malware that spreads copies of itself from computer to computer. A worm can replicate itself without any human interaction, and it does not need to attach itself to a software program in order to cause damage.

• A worm is similar to a virus by its design, and is considered to be a sub-class of a virus. Worms spread from computer to computer, but unlike a virus, it has the capability to travel without any help from a person.