Which of the Following Statements About Computer Viruses Is Most

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about computer viruses is most accurate?

• A) Viruses could be completely eliminated if people would quit sharing infected files.
• B) Wild rumors and sloppy reporting have exaggerated the threat computer viruses pose to typical computer users. Almost all real-world computer viruses turn out to be harmless practical jokes.
• C) The Internet contains built-in safeguards that prevent programs with viruses from being downloaded.
• D) Although antivirus software can help identify and eliminate known viruses, the software must be updated frequently to remain effective.

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Definitions:

Patrilateral Parallel-cousin

A type of kinship relationship where children of a father's brother or a mother's sister are considered close relatives, often seen in cultures with strong patrilineal descent.

Parallel-cousin Marriage

A type of cousin marriage where individuals marry cousins from their parent's same sibling (e.g., two brothers' children or two sisters' children marrying each other).

Fraternal Polyandry

A form of marriage in which a woman is married to two or more men who are brothers, practiced in some cultures for economic and societal reasons.