A computer virus is ---
A
One kind of program which is harmful to computer operation
B
an application software
C
an operating system
D
a utility software to solve computer problems
Correct Answer: One kind of program which is harmful to computer operation
In more technical terms, a computer virus is a type of malicious code or program written to alter the way a computer operates and is designed to spread from one computer to another. A virus operates by inserting or attaching itself to a legitimate program or document that supports macros in order to execute its code. In the process, a virus has the potential to cause unexpected or damaging effects, such as harming the system software by corrupting or destroying data