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Computer Networks - II — Question 10

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Question 10

Assertion. A useful looking program may damage data.

Reason. Trojan Horses are useful looking programs which create havoc and damage the data stored.

Answer

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Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

Explanation
A trojan horse is code hidden in a useful looking program such as a game or spreadsheet that looks safe to run but has hidden side effects. When the program is run, it seems to function as the user expects, but in actuality it is destroying, damaging, or altering information in the background. Therefore, a useful looking program may damage data.