WAEC Data Processing 2022 Question 33

Question 33

Computer Virus

Which of the following malware does not replicate itself?

  1. A.Boot sector virus
  2. B.Memory resident virus
  3. C.Trojan horse
  4. D.Worm
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Trojan horse)

Explanation

A Trojan horse does not copy itself; it relies on users to install it.