Computer Viruses, Worms, Trojan Horses, and Rootkits Are Classified as Which

question 106

Multiple Choice

Computer viruses, worms, Trojan horses, and rootkits are classified as which of the following, or programs that act without a user's knowledge and deliberately alter the computer's operations?

• A) malware
• B) untrusted sources
• C) threats
• D) cybermalls

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Definitions:

American Calls

Options contracts that allow the buyer to exercise the option to buy the underlying asset at the strike price at any time before expiration.

Option Expiration

The date on which an options contract becomes void and the holder no longer has rights for which it provides.

Shares

Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset that provide for an equal distribution in any profits, if any are declared, in the form of dividends.

Strike Price

The predetermined price at which an option can be exercised, allowing the holder to buy (in the case of a call option) or sell (in the case of a put option) the underlying security.