What Is Spyware

question 42

Multiple Choice

What is spyware?

• A) A special class of adware that collects data about the user and transmits it over the Internet without the user's knowledge or permission
• B) Experts in technology who use their knowledge to break into computers and computer networks, either for profit or just motivated by the challenge
• C) A computer attack where an attacker accesses a wireless computer network, intercepts data, uses network services, and/or sends attack instructions without entering the office or organization that owns the network
• D) Software that while purporting to serve some useful function and often fulfilling that function also allows Internet advertisers to display advertisements without the consent of the computer user

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Definitions:

Interdepartmental Services

Services provided between different departments within an organization, facilitating internal operations and support.

First-In, First-Out

A method of valuing inventory whereby the first items placed into inventory are the first ones considered sold.

Process Costing

A costing method used when homogenous products or services are produced in continuous processes.

Units Completed

The total number of products finished and ready for sale or distribution during an accounting period.