Critical Thinking Questions (Multiple Choice) the Term Malware Refers to ____

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Multiple Choice

Critical Thinking questions (Multiple Choice) The term malware refers to ____.

• A) any program that infects application programs
• B) any program or set of program instructions designed to surreptitiously enter a computer and disrupt its normal operations
• C) a miniature program that usually contains legitimate instructions
• D) a computer program that seems to perform one function while actually doing something else

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Definitions:

Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence of a cell's genome, which can lead to variations in physical traits or affect the way an organism develops or functions.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms.

Ultraviolet Radiation

A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of visible light but longer than X-rays, which can have effects on the skin such as tanning or burning.

Rod-Shaped

Describing an object or organism that has a long, slender form, similar to a rod or stick.