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Question 14: Which of the following programs can collect various types of personal information,such as Internet surfing habits, and Web sites that the user has visited?
A. Malware
B. Spyware
C. Honeypot
D. Worm
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Spyware is a program that takes partial control over a user's computer without user's permission.
Spyware programs can collect various types of personal information, such as Internet surfing habits,
and Web sites that the user has visited. Spyware programs can also interfere with the control of a
user's computer, such as installing additional software, redirecting Web browser activities, accessing
Web sites blindly, etc. Answer option C is incorrect. A honeypot is a term in computer terminology
used for a trap that is set to detect, deflect, or in some manner counteract attempts at unauthorized
use of information systems. Generally it consists of a computer, data, or a network site that appears
to be part of a network, but is actually isolated, and monitored, and which seems to contain
information or a resource of value to attackers. Answer option A is incorrect. The term malware
refers to malicious software, which is a broad class of malicious viruses, including spyware. Malware
is designed to infiltrate or damage a computer without the consent of the owner. Answer option D
is incorrect. A worm is a software program that uses computer networks and security holes to
replicate itself from one computer to another. It usually performs malicious actions, such as using
the resources of computers as well as shutting down computers.
Reference: "http.//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyware"
