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appyboo

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What is a computer virus, and how does it impact a computer system?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Which type of drive varies in size from 8 gigabytes to 124 gigabytes?
 
  A) DVD
  B) CD
  C) Floppy disk drive
  D) Thumb drive


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Computer viruses are programs designed to perform mischievous functions. Viruses are often introduced to a computer system by way of a file that is downloaded by the user. These files may be attached to an e-mail, or be inadvertently downloaded from a Web site the user visits.

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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