COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT During the infection stage, what three actions does a computer virus typically perform?
A) infect the system, deliver its payload, multiply
B) attach to email, unleash its payload, delete antivirus files
C) replicate itself, conceal itself, activate when a condition or event occurs
D) conceal itself, replicate itself, release its payload

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During the infection stage, a computer virus typically replicates itself, conceals itself, and activates when a specific condition or event occurs. These actions help the virus spread and avoid detection until it is ready to execute its intended function.

COGNITIVE ASSESSMENT During the Infection Stage, What Three Actions Does