basic computer MCQ #16565

A computer virus primarily spreads by:

basic computer MCQ #16565

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A computer virus primarily spreads by:

    • A) Self-replicating across networks without user interaction
    • B) Sending spam emails automatically
    • C) Attaching itself to files and spreading when those files are shared
    • D) Exploiting router vulnerabilities

    Answer: Attaching itself to files and spreading when those files are shared

    Explanation: A virus attaches to legitimate files (executables, documents) and spreads when users share those infected files; unlike worms, viruses require user action to propagate.