Gaining Control of Somebody's Computer Without Their Knowledge and Using

question 25

Multiple Choice

Gaining control of somebody's computer without their knowledge and using it to carry out illicit activities is known as

• A) hacking.
• B) sniffing.
• C) phreaking.
• D) hijacking.

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Definitions:

Breaker Panel

An electrical supply system component that divides an electrical power feed into subsidiary circuits while providing protective circuit breakers.

Power Line

Electrical conductors, typically wires or cables, used to transmit electricity from the power plant to various distribution points.

Cyberloafing

Doing anything with a computer that’s unrelated to a job (such as playing video games) while one’s supposed to be working. Also called cyberslacking.

Non-Work Activities

Tasks or actions undertaken that are not related to one's job or career, often personal or recreational in nature.