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What is the primary focus of computer security?
What is the term for an Internet-based crime?
What is the term for a program that has malicious intent?
What is the primary characteristic of a virus?
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What is the term for technically skilled persons who try to get unauthorized access within a computer system or a network?
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What is the term for the unauthorized use of a computer or computer network to commit illegal acts?
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What happens to cookies when you visit a website again?
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How are most computer viruses typically transmitted to a user's system?
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What is the primary purpose of tracking cookies?
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What is the default format of data sent over the Internet?
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What is the primary function of antivirus software?
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What is a characteristic of a Trojan horse?
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What is the purpose of encryption?
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What is the difference between the 'http' and 'https' protocols?
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Why is it important to update antivirus software regularly?
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What happens when you check the 'keep me logged in' box on a website?
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What is the effect of a worm on a computer system?
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What is a common tactic used by recent Trojan horses to deceive users?
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What is the primary purpose of computer ethics guidelines?
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Which of the following is a common computer ethics issue involved in intellectual property rights?
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What is the purpose of a firewall in a computer system?
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What should you do if you receive an email from your bank asking you to change your password for security reasons?
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What is the purpose of a CAPTCHA?
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What is a characteristic of a Trojan horse malware?
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What is the primary focus of Chapter Five in the computing skills course?
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What is the main objective of protecting against unauthorized access and unauthorized use?
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What is the term for the practice of protecting against unauthorized access and use of computing systems?
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What is malware, according to the chapter?
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What is the focus of the topic of computer ethics in the chapter?
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What is the purpose of encryption in computing, according to the chapter?
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