Spyware Quiz

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  • 1. 

    What is spyware?

    • A.

      • Software that is installed in a computer without the user's knowledge and transmits information about the user's computer activities over the Internet.

    • B.

      • Software that is taken out of a computer without user’s knowledge.

    • C.

      • Software that is installed in a computer with user’s knowledge and transmits information about the user's computer activities over the Internet.

    Correct Answer
    A. • Software that is installed in a computer without the user's knowledge and transmits information about the user's computer activities over the Internet.
  • 2. 

    What is spyware used for?

    • A.

      • It doesn’t target online customers but targets them with cameras.

    • B.

      • It allows authors to steal private information.

    • C.

      • It is used to target online customers.

    Correct Answer
    C. • It is used to target online customers.
  • 3. 

    Does spyware replicate like viruses and worms?

    • A.

      • No

    • B.

      • Yes

    • C.

      • Only sometimes

    Correct Answer
    A. • No
  • 4. 

    How does spyware get advertisements?

    • A.

      • They use banner adds.

    • B.

      • They use pop-up adds.

    • C.

      • All of the above

    • D.

      • None

    Correct Answer
    A. • They use banner adds.
  • 5. 

    What are examples of spyware?

    • A.

      • Google

    • B.

      • Ask.com

    • C.

      • Yahoo

    • D.

      • eBlaster

    Correct Answer
    D. • eBlaster

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  • Oct 14, 2008
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