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General science UPPSC 2010 GS-I
Question

Computer virus is a

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Software program

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Software program”.
A computer virus is a type of malicious software (malware) that attaches to other programs, replicates itself, and spreads to other devices.

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