The Call to Tech Support Was Fairly Routine

question 10

Multiple Choice

The call to tech support was fairly routine.A first-time computer user had purchased a brand new PC two months ago and it was now operating much more slowly and sluggishly than it had at first.Had he been accessing the Internet? Yes.Had he installed any "free" software? Yes.The problem is likely to be a(an)

• A) virus.
• B) zero-day attack.
• C) denial of service attack.
• D) dictionary attack.

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Definitions:

Computed Tomography

Computed Tomography, or CT, is a medical imaging technique that uses computer-processed combinations of multiple X-ray measurements taken from different angles to produce cross-sectional images of specific areas of a scanned object.

Spinocerebellar Degeneration

A progressive genetic or acquired condition in which the cerebellum, which coordinates muscle movements, gradually atrophies leading to issues with mobility and coordination.

Cerebellum

Located at the skull's posterior, this brain area is vital for the regulation of movement, coordination, precise execution, and the timing of motor activities.

Hippocampus

A region of the brain that is associated with memory formation, organization, and storage.