Computer Security and Ethics – Online MCQs Test – Computer Science 9th

1. The broad term that encompasses different harmful software is:

2. Since it does not harm or steal data, the least harmful malware is:

3. It is presenting someone else’s work or ideas as your own without full acknowledgment to the author or conceiver.

4. Advertising-supported software which presents endless ads and pop-up windows that could potentially consume memory and processing resources is called:

5. It is a broad term that encompasses computer viruses, worms, spyware, adware and others that is written generally to cause a mess.

6. The professional ethics in computer held is important because:

7. Free Antivirus Software often:

8. Turnitin is a popular service for checking:

9. According to Pakistan’s Cybercrime Law, any offender may be sent to jail for:

10. The illegal use, copying or distribution of copyrighted software is called:

11. A malware that monitors a device and steals important information and sends such information to another person or organization is called:

12. The crime that is committed though a computer and network.

13. Utility software designed to protect computers from any potential threats of data or hardware loss from viruses or malware are called:

14. System monitors cookies trackers, rootkits and key-loggers are few examples of:

15. Hacker uses his or her skills to identify and overcome a network:

16. “Chick this link and win a $5 voucher at McDonald’s”. This is an example of:

17. The malware that replicates itself and doesn’t need to attach with any files is:

18. Persons who gain unauthorized access to another system are:

19. PIN stands for:

20. Through which virus spreads?