Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-2 Simone Is Aware That There

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Critical Thinking Questions Case 4-2 Simone is aware that there are a variety of security tools available for her new computer, but she is not entirely sure which kinds of products she needs for which situations. She asks you for some advice. Simone does her banking with Bank of America and was nervous lately when she began to be the victim of scams in which she was the recipient of official-looking email messages that appeared to be coming from Bank of America but ultimately turned out not to be legitimate. Which of the following can she use to keep this from happening in the future?

• A) pop-up blocker
• B) phishing filter
• C) adware remover
• D) anti-spam program

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Definitions:

Central Nervous System

Comprises the brain and spinal cord; the primary information processing center for coordinating bodily functions and responses.

Spinal Cord

A long, thin, tubular structure made up of nervous tissue, which extends from the brain, down the back, and transmits nerve signals between the brain and the body.

Brain

A complex organ of the central nervous system, responsible for processing sensory information, regulating bodily functions, and enabling cognitive abilities such as thought and emotion.

Neuron

A specialized cell of the nervous system responsible for transmitting information throughout the body in the form of electrical and chemical signals.