Why Is the Morris Worm Significant

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is the Morris worm significant?

• A)It placed embarrassing text on people's screens.
• B)This was the first large-scale attack on the Internet.
• C)It was the very first virus on the Internet.
• D)It attacked the Windows operating system.

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Definitions:

AMT Adjustment

A modification required under the Alternative Minimum Tax rules to convert regular taxable income into AMT taxable income.

AMT Depreciation

Depreciation methods under the Alternative Minimum Tax system, which can differ from regular tax depreciation in terms of rates and methods.

AMT Depreciation Adjustment

Adjustments for depreciation that are required when calculating the Alternative Minimum Tax, a parallel tax system designed to ensure that certain taxpayers pay a minimum amount of tax.

7-year Property

Refers to assets that have a recovery period of 7 years under the Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System for depreciation.