Which of the Following Statements About Computer Viruses Is Most

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about computer viruses is most accurate?

• A) Viruses could be completely eliminated if people would quit sharing infected files.
• B) Wild rumors and sloppy reporting have exaggerated the threat computer viruses pose to typical computer users. Almost all real-world computer viruses turn out to be harmless practical jokes.
• C) The Internet contains built-in safeguards that prevent programs with viruses from being downloaded.
• D) Although antivirus software can help identify and eliminate known viruses, the software must be updated frequently to remain effective.

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Definitions:

Common Ancestor

The most recent individual from which all organisms in a group are directly descended.

Gene

A sequence of DNA or RNA that codes for a molecule that has a function, acting as the basic unit of heredity in living organisms.

DNA Sequence

The order of nucleotides in a segment of DNA, determining genetic information and characteristics of living organisms.

RNA

Ribonucleic acid, a nucleic acid present in all living cells that plays a critical role in coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.