CIW Exam 1D0-61A Topic 4 Question 67 Discussion

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Topic #: 4

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What is the difference between a computer virus and a worm?

AA virus can replicate by itself, whereas a worm requires user action to replicate.

BA worm can replicate by itself, whereas a virus requires user action to replicate.

CA worm can deposit an illicit server, whereas a virus cannot.

DA virus can deposit an illicit server, whereas a worm cannot.

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by Rasheeda at Mar 04, 2024, 05:51 AM

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Darell

6 months ago

I think both a virus and a worm can be harmful, but they spread differently.

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Norah

6 months ago

Actually, I read that a worm can deposit an illicit server.

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Gerri

6 months ago

I'm pretty sure that a virus requires user action to replicate.

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Catarina

6 months ago

Hmm, interesting. I believe a worm can replicate by itself too.

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Veronika

6 months ago

I think the difference is that a virus can replicate by itself.

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Diego

6 months ago

Got it. Thanks for clarifying the difference between the two.

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Dean

6 months ago

Yes, that's true. A virus needs user action to spread.

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Diego

7 months ago

So, does that mean a virus requires user action to replicate?

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Amina

7 months ago

Yes, that's correct. A worm can replicate on its own.

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Dean

7 months ago

I think a worm can replicate by itself, right?

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Amina

7 months ago

What is the difference between a computer virus and a worm?

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