Computer Viruses and Security Technology Research

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What does Sarah Gordon's research challenge?

  • The notion that all hackers come from wealthy backgrounds.
  • The belief that adults are not involved in spreading viruses.
  • The idea that only goth teenagers are hackers.
  • The common misconception that teenage boys are the primary virus writers. (correct)

Who can virus writers be?

  • Anyone from diverse backgrounds. (correct)
  • Primarily teenagers bagging groceries.
  • Only teenage boys.
  • Exclusively wealthy individuals.

Which group of people does the text mention as potential hackers?

  • Next-door neighbors and teenagers bagging groceries. (correct)
  • Only goth teenagers.
  • Wealthy individuals over 50 years old.
  • Middle-aged women with advanced technical skills.

What stereotype about hackers does the text dispel?

<p>Hackers are exclusively teenage boys. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what is notable about the average hacker?

<p>They do not conform to a specific stereotype. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What common misconception does Sarah Gordon's research challenge regarding virus writers?

<p>Only teenage boys are behind hacking and spreading viruses. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects the text's description of virus writers?

<p>They can be individuals from various backgrounds, not conforming to stereotypes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the diversity of potential virus writers?

<p>They could be anyone, regardless of age or background. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic group does the text specifically mention as potential hackers, challenging stereotypes?

<p>50-year-old women from different backgrounds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Based on the text, what characteristic of the average hacker does Sarah Gordon's research highlight?

<p>They could be any individual, regardless of age or background. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Sarah Gordon's research, what common misconception does she challenge regarding virus writers?

<p>Teenage boys are the primary culprits behind hacking. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text suggest about the diversity of virus writers based on Sarah Gordon's research?

<p>They can be individuals from diverse backgrounds. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who does the text mention as potential virus writers, according to Sarah Gordon's findings?

<p>Anyone from your next-door neighbor to a 50-year-old woman (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Sarah Gordon's research reveal about the average hacker as described in the text?

<p>They vary in age and background. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What stereotype about hackers does Sarah Gordon's research challenge?

<p>Hackers are only teenagers. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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