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Which term describes a computer program that attaches itself to software, grows, reproduces, and spreads in a new environment, weakening the capacity of system resources to perform needed functions?
Which term describes a computer program that attaches itself to software, grows, reproduces, and spreads in a new environment, weakening the capacity of system resources to perform needed functions?
- Biological agent
- Virus (correct)
- Hacking
- Intrusion attack
What is the word origin of the term 'virus' in the context of computer crimes?
What is the word origin of the term 'virus' in the context of computer crimes?
- Greek
- Latin (correct)
- Spanish
- English
Which factor contributed to the sharp growth in reported incidents of computer attacks between 1980 and 2001?
Which factor contributed to the sharp growth in reported incidents of computer attacks between 1980 and 2001?
- Growth of the Internet
- Massive news coverage of virus incidents
- Both A and B (correct)
- None of the above
According to the text, what is one potential concern with AI systems?
According to the text, what is one potential concern with AI systems?
According to the text, what is the relationship between total information and total control?
According to the text, what is the relationship between total information and total control?
According to the text, what is one potential consequence of computers taking over in the workplace?
According to the text, what is one potential consequence of computers taking over in the workplace?
Which magazine was launched in 1984 and became a popular hacker magazine?
Which magazine was launched in 1984 and became a popular hacker magazine?
In which year did the US Congress pass the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act?
In which year did the US Congress pass the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act?
Which computer virus crashed 6,000 computers and effectively shut down the Internet for 2 days?
Which computer virus crashed 6,000 computers and effectively shut down the Internet for 2 days?
Which initiative did President Bill Clinton announce in 1999 to improve government computer security?
Which initiative did President Bill Clinton announce in 1999 to improve government computer security?
Which website did the Craigslist killer use to find his victims?
Which website did the Craigslist killer use to find his victims?
What is the purpose of digital forensics investigation?
What is the purpose of digital forensics investigation?
What are some potential consequences of e-attacks?
What are some potential consequences of e-attacks?
What can be done with digital evidence in a court of law?
What can be done with digital evidence in a court of law?
Which company uses predictive technology to assess our reactions to what we watch, and translate that into suggestions for other things to watch?
Which company uses predictive technology to assess our reactions to what we watch, and translate that into suggestions for other things to watch?
Which form of Artificial Intelligence uses visual data processing, facial and voice recognition?
Which form of Artificial Intelligence uses visual data processing, facial and voice recognition?
Which statement about Strong AI is correct?
Which statement about Strong AI is correct?
What is the most up-to-date and advanced form of Artificial Intelligence that exists today?
What is the most up-to-date and advanced form of Artificial Intelligence that exists today?
