A part of a program that remains idle until a specified date or event activates it to cause havoc is called a
A)virus.
B)logic bomb.
C)trap door.
D)data diddle.

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A logic bomb is a type of malicious code that remains dormant until a specific trigger event, such as a certain date or time, occurs. Once activated, it can cause damage or unauthorized access to a system. A virus is a self-replicating program that infects other programs, files, or systems. Trap doors are intentional vulnerabilities or backdoors left in a program for authorized access. Data diddle refers to unauthorized modification of data.

A Part of a Program That Remains Idle Until a Specified