Macros are typically embedded in which type of documents?

• A. Image files such as JPEG
• B. Archive files such as ZIP
• C. Word processing documents such as Word or Excel
• D. Audio files such as MP3

Answer: (C)

Macros are small automation programs stored inside documents that support scripting, like Microsoft Word and Excel. These applications allow VBA code to be embedded directly in the file, so when you open the document, the macro can run to perform tasks automatically. That’s why macros are most commonly found in word processing and spreadsheet documents (Word, Excel). Image files, audio files, and basic archive formats don’t provide a native environment to store and execute macro code, so they’re not the typical home for macros. This is also why macro-enabled documents are a well-known attack vector in phishing, since opening such a file can trigger malicious code after enabling macros.