Computer Fundamental Miscellaneous - Study Mode
[#301] In 1999, the Melissa virus was a widely publicized:
Correct Answer
(A) e-mail Virus
Explanation
Solution: Melissa is a macro virus which spread very fast. It was distributed through email attachment that when opened, it disables a number of safeguards in Word 97 and Word 2000. And if user has and Outlook email program causes the virus to be resent first 50 people in each of the user’s address book. It does not destroy files or other resources but it has potential to disable corporate and other mail servers as the ripple of e-mail distribution becomes a much larger wave. On Friday, March 26, 1999, Melissa caused the Microsoft Corporation to shut down incoming e-mail.
[#302] An intentionally disruptive program that spreads from program to program or from disk to disk is known as
Correct Answer
(B) Virus
Explanation
Solution: A computer virus is a program or piece of code that is loaded onto computer without the knowledge of the computer owner and runs against his wishes. Viruses can also replicate themselves. A simple virus that can make a copy of it over and over. Even such a simple virus is dangerous because it will quickly use all available memory and bring the system to a halt. An even more dangerous type of virus is one capable of transmitting itself across networks and bypassing security systems.
[#303] Malicious software is known as:
Correct Answer
(B) Malware
Explanation
Solution: Malicious software is known as Malware. Malicious software or malware is used to disrupt computer operation , steal sensitive information data, or gain an unauthorized access to private computer systems. It can be in form of executable code, scripts, active content or other software.
[#304] Collecting personal information and effectively posing as another individual is known as the crime of:
Correct Answer
(B) Identity Theft
Explanation
Solution: Identity Theft is the crime where someone collects personal information and effectively poses as another individual. It involves stealing another person's personal information, such as their name, social security number, or financial details, with the intent to use that information for fraudulent purposes, such as making unauthorized financial transactions or other activities in the victim's name. The other options are not accurate: Option A: Spooling is a computer processing technique for optimizing data transfer, not related to identity theft. Option C: Spoofing typically involves deceiving or misrepresenting the source of information in network communications, but it's not the same as identity theft. Option D: Hacking refers to unauthorized access or manipulation of computer systems or networks but does not inherently involve identity theft. So, the correct answer is Option B: Identity Theft , as it accurately describes the crime of collecting personal information and posing as another individual for illegal purposes.
[#305] The common name for the crime of stealing passwords is:
Correct Answer
(C) Spoofing
Explanation
Solution: A spoofing attack is a situation in which one person or program successfully masquerades or disguise as another by falsifying data and thereby gaining an illegitimate advantage. It may use for stealing password or IP.