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Computer Chapter 6 : Topic 2.8
Security Problems
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A user receives hundreds of unwanted promotional emails every week that advertise products and services they never requested or subscribed to. Which common security problem is best illustrated by this situation?
Reasoning: Spam refers to unwanted or unsolicited emails and messages sent in bulk.
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A program secretly monitors a user's online activities, records browsing habits, and sends the collected information to another person without permission. Which security problem does this describe?
Reasoning: Spyware secretly collects user information without the user's knowledge or consent.
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A cybercriminal changes Internet settings so that users who type the correct bank website address are automatically redirected to a fake website. Which security threat is being demonstrated?
Reasoning: Pharming redirects users from legitimate websites to fake ones without their knowledge.
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A shopping website stores a small text file on a user's browser to remember login details and shopping cart items for future visits. What is this file called?
Reasoning: Cookies store small amounts of information to improve the browsing experience.
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Which statement best explains why some users are concerned about website cookies even though they improve convenience?
Reasoning: Some cookies track user behavior, creating privacy concerns.
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A user clicks an unknown link in an email and is redirected to a fake website that asks for login credentials. Which security problem is most directly involved?
Reasoning: Pharming redirects users to fraudulent websites to steal sensitive information.
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Which security problem mainly reduces user productivity by filling email inboxes with unwanted advertisements and unnecessary messages?
Reasoning: Spam clutters inboxes and wastes users' time.
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Which option correctly differentiates spyware from cookies?
Reasoning: Spyware secretly gathers information, whereas cookies generally improve website functionality, although some may track user activity.
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A computer becomes slow because a hidden program continuously sends information about the user's activities to an external server. Which security problem is the most likely cause?
Reasoning: Spyware runs secretly in the background and may reduce system performance while collecting information.
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Which security problem mainly attempts to deceive users by redirecting them to fake websites without changing the website address they typed?
Reasoning: Pharming silently redirects users to fraudulent websites despite entering the correct web address.
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Which statement about cookies is most accurate?
Reasoning: Cookies help websites remember user preferences but may also be used for tracking browsing behavior.
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A computer user wants to reduce security risks while browsing the Internet. Which action is the most effective?
Reasoning: Avoiding suspicious links and using updated security software helps protect against spam, spyware, pharming, and other online threats.
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