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Q: A ____ is a computer programme which can self-replicate and propagate over the network with or without human intervention and has malicious intent.
  • A. Virus
  • B. Kernel
  • C. Worm
  • D. Trojan horse
Correct Answer: Option C - A Computer worm is a stand alone malware program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers. It often uses a computer network to spread itself, relying on security failures on the target computer to access it.
C. A Computer worm is a stand alone malware program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers. It often uses a computer network to spread itself, relying on security failures on the target computer to access it.

Explanations:

A Computer worm is a stand alone malware program that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers. It often uses a computer network to spread itself, relying on security failures on the target computer to access it.