What is the distinction between a worm and a virus?

What will be an ideal response?


While identical in function to a virus, a worm replicates exclusively through networks. It does not have to wait for someone to use a removable drive to replicate from one machine to another, but can move to other machines across a network.

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Explain the differences between projects, programs, and portfolios.

What will be an ideal response?

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If a row is hidden in an Excel sheet, _____.?

A. ?it does not get printed on paper B. ?it affects the formulas in the workbook C. ?a single border appears between the rows D. ?the row numbers remain consecutive

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MySQL version 5.0 provides support for views.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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MC The invention of ________ helped lead the way for computer productivity improvements.

a) the CD-ROM b) the microprocessor c) the Internet d) Window

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