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Misc UPPSC 1993 GS-I
Question

Meaning of computer virus is:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Malicious programme

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Malicious programme”.
A computer virus is a malicious program designed to replicate itself and spread from one computer to another, often causing damage or disruption to computer systems and data.

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