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GISP · Question #296
Which of the following statements is true about a polymorphic virus?
The correct answer is D. It has the ability to change its own signature at the time of infection. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.
Question
Which of the following statements is true about a polymorphic virus?
Options
- AIt is a type of virus that removes access permissions from files.
- BThis type of virus hides system files.
- CIt copies itself onto the boot sector of hard disk drives.
- DIt has the ability to change its own signature at the time of infection.
How the community answered
(60 responses)- A3% (2)
- B13% (8)
- C7% (4)
- D77% (46)
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