A ____ is a software program that is designed to cause damage to a computer or perform some other malicious act.
A) firewall
B) utility program
C) spyware
D) computer virus

Question

A ____ is a software program that is designed to cause damage to a computer or perform some other malicious act.
A) firewall
B) utility program
C) spyware
D) computer virus

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A computer virus is a type of malware that is designed to replicate itself and spread from one computer to another, causing harm along the way. Unlike spyware, which is designed to silently collect information without the user's knowledge, viruses are typically more overt in their actions and can cause damage to the system or compromise the user's sensitive data. Firewalls and utility programs are designed to protect the system from outside threats and optimize its performance, respectively, and are not inherently malicious in nature.

A ____ Is a Software Program That Is Designed to Cause