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What is a metamorphic engine?

a.

An antivirus program

b.

A program that randomizes parameters of a code

c.

A program that scans for malicious code

d.

A program that alters the function of an operating system

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Answer: (b).A program that randomizes parameters of a code Explanation:Metamorphic engines as programs that can analyze and randomize parameters of a malicious code.

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