Question

Q.2. True or False:
(1) A computer virus, much like a flu virus, is designed to spread from
host to host and has the ability to replicate itself.
(2) A Trojan horse is a computer program, which replicates itself on the computer.
(3) Anti-spyware performs routine checks on the computer in order to ensure
that the system is clear of any unwanted and threatening software.
(4) A Trojan Horse Virus travels as an attachment to E-mail messages.
(5) Computer viruses are programs which are written by programmers with
malicious intent.
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Answer 1

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
5. True

Answer 2

The correct answers is 1. True, 2. False, 3. False, 4. True, 5. True

Explanation:

• It is True that a computer virus, much like a flu virus, is designed to spread from host to host and has the ability to replicate itself.
• It is False that a Trojan horse is a computer program, which replicates itself on the computer, Trojan horses do not self replicate themselves but they can be just as destructive.
• It is False that the Anti-spyware performs routine checks on the computer in order to ensure that the system is clear of any unwanted and threatening software.
• It is True that a Trojan Horse Virus travels as an attachment to E-mail messages.
• It is True that the Computer viruses are programs which are written by programmers with malicious intent.