What is the primary operational difference between a standard computer virus and a computer worm?
A. A virus relies entirely on hardware modulation bugs.
B. A virus targets network protocols, while a worm exclusively targets storage sectors.
C. A worm cannot run without administrative OS privileges.
D. A virus requires a human operator to execute an infected host file to spread, whereas a worm can self-replicate and spread independently across networks.
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Viruses insert themselves into existing host files and require human execution to propagate, while worms exploit system vulnerabilities to self-replicate and travel autonomously across network lines.
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