WAEC Data Processing 2025 Objective — Question 38
Question 38 of 40 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Data Processing 2025 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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A user observed that a certain file in a removable storage device changed to a shortcut icon. This implies that
- A. the file is corrupt
- B. the file is shared
- C. the removable storage device is corrupt
- D. there is a link to the fileCorrect
Explanation
When a file changes to a shortcut icon on a removable storage device, it typically means the original file has been replaced or hidden and a shortcut (link) pointing to the file (or a malicious program) has been created, often caused by a shortcut virus.
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