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What is a computer virus? How can it be found and prevented?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following research software is dedicated to a particular type of information, is typically by subscription, and where you are guaranteed no irrelevant hits?
 
  A) A search engine B) An academic database
  C) An advanced search system D) A browser
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Reply #1 on: Jun 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A virus is a program written specifically to destroy data and disrupt computers that can copy itself and infect other computers. In order to find and prevent viruses, an antivirus program is needed. Programs such as these detect and destroy corrupted attributes on the computer and also warn of possible unsafe websites.

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