What Is Adware

question 43

Multiple Choice

What is adware?

• 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:

Indirect Method

A method used in cash flow statements where net income is adjusted for items that affected reported net income but did not result in an actual cash flow.

Direct Method

A cash flow statement presentation that lists actual cash inflows and outflows from operating activities.

FASB

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) is an organization responsible for establishing and improving financial accounting standards in the United States.

Net Cash Flow

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, especially as affecting liquidity.