When a Person, Using a Computer System, Pretends to Be

question 66

Multiple Choice

When a person, using a computer system, pretends to be someone else, it is termed:

• A)DoS Attack
• B)Hacking
• C)Spoofing
• D)Phishing

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Definitions:

Type I Error

The mistake of rejecting the null hypothesis when it is actually true, often referred to as a "false positive."

Innocent Person

An individual who has not committed the crime or offense they are accused of.

Criminal Trial

A legal proceeding in which a person accused of committing a crime is tried in a court, judged, and then sentenced if found guilty.

Error Probability

The likelihood of making an incorrect decision or inference in a statistical test.