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GCIH Question #319: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is C: Macro virus. A macro virus embeds itself in file templates or documents that support macro scripting languages, executing when the host file is opened.
Question
Which of the following virus is a script that attaches itself to a file or template?
Options
- ABoot sector
- BTrojan horse
- CMacro virus
- DE-mail virus
Explanation
A macro virus embeds itself in file templates or documents that support macro scripting languages, executing when the host file is opened.
Common mistakes.
- A. A boot sector virus infects the master boot record or volume boot record of a storage device, not file templates or scripts.
- B. A Trojan horse is malware disguised as legitimate software and does not attach itself to files or templates - it is a standalone deceptive program.
- D. An email virus spreads through email attachments or links but is defined by its propagation mechanism, not by attaching to templates or scripts specifically.
Concept tested. Macro virus definition and file attachment behavior
Reference. https://www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/Understanding-Malware_S508C.pdf
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