Computer Science for IGCSE & O level - The Internet And Its Uses (Section 12 - No. 29)

What is a major difference between a virus and a worm?

Viruses need a host program, worms are standalone

Worms need a host program, viruses are standalone

Viruses spread only via email, worms spread on their own

Worms spread via email, viruses spread on their own

Viruses need a host file to execute; worms are self-replicating.