basic computer MCQ #17008

basic computer MCQ #17008

1. Question 1

   Q1. A Trojan horse differs from a true virus mainly because a Trojan is described as software that does what?

   • A) Spreads by infecting other files automatically like a biological virus
   • B) Replicates only inside the CPU cache without user action
   • C) Masquerades as useful software while hiding malicious actions
   • D) Encrypts Wi-Fi signals between two routers

   Answer: Masquerades as useful software while hiding malicious actions

   Explanation: A Trojan horse disguises itself as legitimate or useful software to trick users into installing it, then secretly performs malicious actions—unlike viruses it does not self-replicate.