A(n) ____________________ Is a Program That Appears to Be Useful

question 57

Short Answer

A(n) ____________________ is a program that appears to be useful and comes from a legitimate source but actually causes problems, such as gathering personal information or deleting files.

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Definitions:

Attention Deficit Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulty maintaining attention, impulsivity, and, in some cases, hyperactivity.

Prototypes

Original forms or first models of something from which other forms are copied or developed, or a typical example of a particular category.

Mental Space

A conceptual area in the mind where thoughts, feelings, and mental activities are processed.

Attentional Blink

A phenomenon where a person may not perceive a visual stimulus if it occurs within a short time (about 200-500 milliseconds) after another stimulus.