Which of the Following Is the Most Accurate Definition of a Computer

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most accurate definition of a computer crime?

• A) the act of using a computer to commit an illegal act
• B) the act of using someone's computer to browse the Internet
• C) the act of using someone's computer to check e-mail
• D) the act of stealing a computer and related hardware
• E) the act of providing personal information to Web sites when shopping

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Definitions:

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development (approximately ages 2-7) where children begin to use language and think symbolically, but lack logical operations.

Formal Operational

The stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals learn to think logically about abstract concepts and hypothetical situations.

Division

A mathematical operation in which one quantity is divided by another, resulting in a quotient that shows how many times one number is contained within another.

Insecure Attachment

A type of emotional bond which is characterized by anxiety, fear, and insecurity, often resulting from inconsistent caregiver responses in early childhood.