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1. 1.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. A ___________ is a type of malicious software program that, when executed, replicates by reproducting itself or infecting other computer programs by modifying them.
   2. A ___________ is a computer virus that can only spread if you run the specific program that it has infected.
   3. An ___________ is a software utility designed to protect your computer or network against computer viruses.
   4. ___________ is software that is installed on a system without the users knowledge.
   5. The ___________ worms are carried by email messege.
2. 2.

   Define a boot sector virus.
3. 3.

   Define an antivirus.
4. 4.

   What are program file viruses?
5. 5.

   How are worms different than Trojans?
6. 6.

   What are the symptoms of a computer virus?