Computer Science
Assertion (A): Viruses are malicious programs.
Reasoning (R): Malicious programs are specifically designed to delete, block, modify or copy data in order to disrupt the performance of computers.
- Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
- Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
- A is true but R is false.
- A is false but R is true.
Computing Safety & Ethics
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Answer
Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
Explanation
Viruses are malicious programs designed to harm computer systems. A malicious program is a file or code, typically delivered over a network, that infects, explores, steals or conducts virtually any behavior an attacker wants.
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