A computer _________ is a set of self-replicating program instructions that surreptitiously attaches itself to a legitimate executable file on a host device.
A) trojan
B) virus
C) worm
D) all of the above

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A virus is a type of computer malware that infects legit program files, modifies them, and self-replicates to spread throughout the device or network. Unlike worms and Trojans, viruses require a host program to execute and infect new devices. Therefore, it is the most suitable answer in the given options.

A Computer _________ Is a Set of Self-Replicating Program Instructions