Happy-Go-Lucky Harry Decides to Open His Computer Case to See

question 149

Multiple Choice

Happy-go-lucky Harry decides to open his computer case to see what he could see. After a few moments of pondering, he notices five ribbon-like cables on the motherboard. He pulls at one and disconnects it from the motherboard. Delighted at his success at removing something, he pulls out all but one cable. He is interrupted by a phone call and when he returns, he realizes that he has forgotten which direction the cables face to be correctly reinserted into the board. What is the simplest thing you can do to solve Harryʹs problem?

• A) Take away Harryʹs computer and tell him that he has been naughty.
• B) Tell Harry to insert the cable in one direction and turn the computer on. If the function of the device works, then move to the next cable and repeat the test.
• C) Tell Harry that all cables on the motherboard are placed with pin 1 on the right.
• D) Tell Harry to look at the orientation of the colored stripe on the last remaining attached cable and plug the other cables in the same direction.

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Definitions:

Cyber Crime

Criminal activities carried out by means of computers or the internet, including hacking, fraud, and identity theft.

Identity Theft

The fraudulent acquisition and use of a person's private identifying information, usually for financial gain.

Self-Defense

A legal defense theory that allows an individual to use reasonable force to protect themselves from harm.

Criminal Liability

The legal responsibility for actions that breach the laws which dictate prohibited conduct, potentially resulting in prosecution and punishment.