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Q: What is the name of the program that copies itself repeatedly and thus using up the system resources?
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A copies itself repeatedly using up system resources and possibly shutting down the system?

A worm Virus


What programs copy itself repeatedly?

malicious software that copies itself repeatedly


What terms is used to describe a program that copies itself repeatedly?

Self-replicating would be a term that I would use. However, recursive is also a term used to describe a set of instructions within a program which repeat indefinitely or unless some condition is met.


Define and explain the difference between virus worms logic bombs and trogen horses?

Virus=A program that replicates by attaching itself to other programs. The infected program must be executed for a virus to run. Most of the time a system file or a program that you use occasionally.Logic Bomb=Dormant code added to software and triggered at a predetermined time or by a predetermined event.Trojan Horse=Does not need a host program to work; rather, it substitutes itself for a legit program. Likely to introduce one or more Viruses into your system. Sometimes called downloaders.Worm=Program that copies itself throughout a network or the internet without a host program. Creates problems by overloading the network as it replicates. Damaging just by their presence. Overloads memory or hard drive space by replicating repeatedly.


What is a virus that copies itself repeatedly in memory or over a network?

a trojen horse (negative thinking 4 ppl wit rong minds )


What is a number repeatedly multiplied by itself?

It is called the base.


Is Resource Hacker a computer virus?

No. Resource Hacker is a legitimate program that allows you to modify the "resources" of a program or library. Irresponsible use of it can corrupt important files, but it is not in itself harmful.


Why is it necessary for a virus to invade a living cell to make copies of itself?

Since viruses are nonliving they have to invade and hijack a living cells DNA to make more copies of itself. If it cannot do this it cannot make more copies of itself.


What is the full form of virus in the computer?

A computer virus is a malware program that, when executed, replicates by inserting copies of itself (possibly modified) into other computerprograms, data files, or the boot sector of the hard drive; when this replication succeeds, the affected areas are then said to be "infected".Virus - Vital Information Resources Under Seize


Who does DNA make copies of itself?

meosis


What is the process in which DNA copies itself?

Replication


What separates in DNA when it copies itself?

The enzyme