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Societal Impacts — Question 48

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Question 48

Which of the following is the type of software that has self-replicating software that causes damage to files and system ?

  1. Trojans
  2. Viruses
  3. Worm
  4. Adware
Answer

Worm

Reason — A worm is a self-replicating program and can cause damage to files and systems as it spreads through networks or systems.


Source: This question is from Societal Impacts, Informatics Practices — Class 12, CBSE Board.

Key Concepts Covered

This question tests your understanding of the following concepts from the chapter Societal Impacts: Question, Software, Self, Replicating, Damage, Files. These are fundamental topics in Informatics Practices that students are expected to master as part of the CBSE Class 12 curriculum.

A thorough understanding of these concepts will help you answer similar questions confidently in your CBSE examinations. These topics are frequently tested in both objective and subjective sections of Informatics Practices papers. We recommend revising the relevant section of your textbook alongside practising these solved examples to build a strong foundation.

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Key Points to Remember

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