Which of the Following Is True of the Differences Between

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of the differences between worms and viruses?

• A) Worms attach themselves to the operating system of a computer, whereas viruses do not.
• B) Viruses attach themselves to the operating system of a computer, whereas worms do not.
• C) The software programs designed to detect viruses are reactive, whereas those designed to detect worms are proactive.
• D) The software programs designed to detect worms are reactive, whereas those designed to detect viruses are proactive.

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