What Is a Special Class of Adware That Collects Data

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Multiple Choice

What is a special class of adware that collects data about the user and transmits it over the Internet without the user's knowledge or permission?

• A) Spyware
• B) Hacker
• C) Drive-by hacking
• D) Adware

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Definitions:

Implicit Memory

A type of long-term memory that is not conscious but is revealed when performing tasks that depend on prior knowledge or experiences.

Working Memory

A capacity-constrained cognitive mechanism focused on the short-term holding of information to be processed.

Shallow Processing

A cognitive processing strategy that focuses on surface attributes of a stimulus, such as its appearance or sound, rather than its deeper meaning.

Deep Processing

A method of learning that involves engaging with the material on a meaningful level, as opposed to shallow or surface-level processing.