Question

In computer terminology, VIRUS stands for?
1. Vital Information Resource Under Seizure
2. Vital Information Resource Ultra Scan
3. Vital Information Resource Under Scan
4. Vital Intelligent Records Under Seizure

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Vital Information Resource Under Seizure

The correct answer is Vital Information Resource Under Seizure.

 

• A VIRUS stands for Vital Information Resource Under Seize in the computer system.
• ​A computer virus is a man-made malicious software program.
• It corrupts (infects) the file, also known as "file corrupted"
• It can copy itself and infect the computer.
• It can reduce the memory or disc space.
• It can be spread from one computer to another computer.
• It a chronological successor of worm programs. The computer virus was termed by Davis and Gantenbein (1987) as: "A Trojan horse program with the capability of auto-relocation (same as in worms) and it can attack other programs."
• Thus, a computer virus can cause a malicious activity as bombs or Trojans but in addition, can do something more.