CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – Question1851

Within a virus, which component is responsible for what the virus does to the victim file?

A. the payload
B. the signature
C. the trigger
D. the premium
E. None of the choices.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Explanation:
“A virus typically consist of three parts, which are a mechanism that allows them to infect other files and reproduce a trigger that activates delivery of a “payload” and the payload from which the virus often gets its name. The payload is what the virus does to the victim file.”