The Creation and Transmission of Destructive Computer Viruses and Other

question 39

Multiple Choice

The creation and transmission of destructive computer viruses and other malicious forms of programming code are a type of computer crime that is typically committed by ________.

• A) adult males
• B) adult females
• C) young females
• D) young males
• E) young "disaffected technonerds"

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Definitions:

Cause-Effect Relationship

A relationship where one event (the cause) makes another event happen (the effect), demonstrating a connection between actions and outcomes.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Systematic Manipulation

A methodical approach to influencing or controlling variables in a study or experiment to observe effects on subjects or outcomes.

Experiment Conditions

Specific parameters or variables that are manipulated or controlled in a scientific experiment to investigate their effects on the outcome.