A virus delivers a(n) ________ when its program deletes programs and data.
A) worm
B) packet
C) payload
D) bomb
E) MB

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The payload of a virus is the destructive program code that it delivers or executes on a target system. When a virus deletes programs and data, it is executing its payload, which is the code that causes the malicious behavior. Therefore, the best choice is C - payload.

A Virus Delivers A(n) ________ When Its Program Deletes Programs