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  1. Which of the following are valid phases of a computer virus?
    1. Only Triggering, Executing
    2. Only Propagation, Executing
    3. Only Dormant, Propagation, Triggering, Executing
    4. Only Dormant, Propagation, Triggering
Correct Option: C

The valid phases of a virus are: Dormant phase Propagation phase - Triggering phase - Execution phase. l Dormant phase: The virus is idle. The virus will eventually be activated by some event); l Propagation phase: The virus places an identical copy of itself into other programs or into certain system areas on the disk. Each infected program will now contain a clone of the virus, which will itself enter a propagation phase; l Triggering phase: The virus is activated to perform the function for which it was intended. Can be caused by a variety of system events; l Execution phase: The goal of the virus software is performed



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