A ____ is a program that copies itself repeatedly in memory or on a network, using up resources and possibly shutting down the computer or network.
A) computer virus
B) worm
C) Trojan horse
D) all of the above

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A worm is a type of malware that replicates itself in order to spread to other computers or networks, using up resources and potentially causing system crashes. A computer virus and Trojan horse are also types of malware, but they do not necessarily replicate themselves in the same way a worm does. Therefore, the best choice is B.

A ____ Is a Program That Copies Itself Repeatedly in Memory