Joe, a User, Notifies Ann, a Technician, of a Message

question 336

Multiple Choice

Joe, a user, notifies Ann, a technician, of a message that is displaying on his screen. The message has taken over the entire screen, and no icons are displayed. Joe, further explains that the message still appears after several reboot attempts. Upon further inspection of the affected PC, Ann notices a request for cryptocurrency payment to obtain the unlock key. Which of the following is MOST likely the cause?

• A) Ransomware
• B) Cryptomining
• C) Rootkit
• D) Keylogger

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Definitions:

Processing Cost

This is the expense incurred during the operation of converting raw materials into finished products, including labor and overhead costs.

Work in Process

Inventory that includes the materials, labor, and overhead costs for products that are in the production process but not yet complete.

Equivalent Units

A measure used in cost accounting to express the amount of work done on incomplete units in terms of complete units.

First-in

Commonly part of the term "First-in, First-out (FIFO)", a method used in inventory management where the oldest stock is sold first.