ISC Exam Questions

Which form of malware is designed to reproduce itself by utilizing system resources?

Which form of malware is designed to reproduce itself by utilizing system resources?

A.
A worm

B.
A virus

C.
A Trojan horse

D.
A multipart virus

Explanation:
A: A worm does not need a host to replicate itself, but it does need an environment, which would be an operating system and its resources. A virus requires a host, which is usually a specific application.