WAEC Data Processing 2025 Question 34

Question 34

Computer Virus

The computer virus accesses the user's computer and waits for a trigger during the

  1. A.dormant phase.
  2. B.execution phase.
  3. C.propagation phase.
  4. D.trigger phase.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (dormant phase.)

Explanation

In the dormant phase the virus is present but idle, waiting for its trigger.