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What is the difference between a virus and a worm?
  1. A worm is a computer program designed to harm a computer once the user has opened it; a virus is a single file that works through a computer or network.
  2. A virus can potentially cause a lot of damage to a computer system; a worm only monitors a user's online activity without their knowledge but does not damage any files.
  3. A virus is a computer program designed to harm a computer once the user has opened it; a worm is a single file that works through a computer or network.
  4. Damage caused by a virus can be repaired; damage caused by a worm is always irreparable.
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Answer: C - A virus is a computer program designed to harm a computer once the user has opened it, whereas a worm is a file that moves through a computer or network once it has been introduced on a single machine. The damage from both is potentially fixable, although either can cause terminal damage to a system, as well.
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