Case 2 Claire Is Worried About Computer Viruses Spreading

question 18

Multiple Choice

Case 2 Claire is worried about computer viruses spreading. Also, with the proliferation of network traffic and e-mail, worms have become a major concern in the computing community. She is interested in tracking the sources of the viruses and worms to stop the threat. Claire has discovered that ____ are the biggest threat to computer security.

• A) worms
• B) viruses
• C) hoaxes
• D) bots

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Definitions:

Conflict of Interest

A situation in which a person's or entity's personal interest interferes with their ability to make impartial decisions.

Consortium

A group of companies or organizations that join together for a common purpose, often to undertake a substantial project beyond the resources of any single member.

Collusion

A secret agreement or cooperation between two or more parties for a deceitful, illegal, or fraudulent purpose.

Duty of Performance

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