In the context of computers, WORM is an acronym of:

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  1. Write Once, Read Many
  2. Word On, RAM Memory
  3. Word Optical, Recognition Malware
  4. Wireless Operating, Read Module

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Option 1 : Write Once, Read Many
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The correct answer is Write Once, Read Many.

Key Points:

  • When used in all capital letters, WORM is an acronym for write once, read many, an optical disk technology that allows you to write data onto a disk just once.
  • After that, the data is permanent and can be read any number of times. 

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  • Another term for Worm (termed as 'malware') A computer worm is a malicious virus, that is a self-replicating software program that affects the functions of hardware and software programs.
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