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What is a characteristic of a virus?
It spreads by infecting other files
Where did the earliest viruses primarily spread?
Over floppy disks
What is a traditional host file for viruses?
.exe
Study Notes
Characteristics of Viruses
- A characteristic of a virus is that it requires a host cell to replicate and survive.
Spread of Viruses
- The earliest viruses primarily spread through contaminated water and close human contact.
Host Files for Viruses
- A traditional host file for viruses is an executable (.exe) file.
Test your knowledge of computer viruses with this quiz. Learn about how viruses infect host programs and spread to other files. Explore the characteristics and behaviors of different types of viruses, including their ability to infect various file types.
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