Information Systems and Computer Applications CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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What is a computer virus?

Computer program designed to cause damage
Programmed sequence of instructions
Integral part of an operating system
Code inserted into a document to track changes

The correct answer is: Computer program designed to cause damage

A computer virus is a type of malicious software designed to cause damage to a computer system by corrupting data, stealing personal information, or disrupting system operations. This is done by inserting itself into other programs or files and replicating itself, much like how a biological virus infects and spreads within a body. The other options, while related to computer programming, do not accurately describe the specific purpose and behavior of a computer virus. Option B refers to the general functions of software, while option C describes a basic component of operating systems and option D relates to features of document processing programs.