This type of virus infects programs that can execute and load into memory to perform predefined steps for infecting systems. It infects files with the extensions .EXE, .COM, .BIN, and .SYS. As it can replicate or destroy these types of files, the operating system becomes corrupted and needs reinstallation. This type of virus is known as __________.

A. Multipartite virus

B. Boot sector virus

C. File virus

D. Stealth virus

E. Polymorphic virus






 

Suggested Answer: C



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