Question

a worm is a form of a virus.
a. true
b. false

Explanation:

In computer security (a subfield of Computer Science, which is under Natural Science), a computer worm is a standalone malware (similar in some ways to a virus but has distinct characteristics, like not needing a host file to spread, unlike a virus which attaches to a host file). However, in the context of malware classification, a worm is sometimes considered a type of virus - like malware, but strictly, a worm is a separate form of malware but is often categorized under the broader virus - like malware. Wait, no, actually, technically, a computer worm is a self - replicating malware that can spread without a host file, while a virus needs a host file (like an executable or a document) to attach to. But in common terminology in computer security, sometimes worms are considered a form of virus - like malicious software. Wait, no, the correct technical distinction: a virus is a malware that attaches to a host program and spreads when the host program runs. A worm is a standalone malware that can replicate and spread on its own, often over networks. But in some basic computer security education, it's taught that a worm is a type of virus. Wait, no, actually, the answer here: in the context of this question, the statement "A worm is a form of a virus" is considered False? Wait, no, let's check. Wait, no, in some definitions, a computer worm is a subclass of a virus? No, actually, the correct answer is that a worm is a type of virus - like malware, but strictly, a worm is a separate entity. Wait, no, the correct answer here: the statement is False? Wait, no, I think I got it wrong. Wait, actually, in computer security, a worm is a self - replicating program that can spread without a host file, while a virus needs a host file. But sometimes, in the context of this question (maybe a basic computer literacy question), the answer is considered True? Wait, no, let's recall: a computer worm is a type of malware, and a virus is also a type of malware. A worm is a standalone malware that replicates and spreads, while a virus attaches to a host. But in some classifications, worms are considered a form of virus. Wait, no, the correct answer is b. False? Wait, no, I'm confused. Wait, let's check the definitions. A computer virus is a malicious program that attaches to a legitimate program or file and spreads when that program runs. A computer worm is a malicious program that can self - replicate and spread independently, often over a network, without needing to attach to a host file. So, a worm is not a form of a virus, because a virus requires a host, and a worm does not. So the statement is False.

Answer:

b. False