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Ethics and Security
vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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bomb | A destructive computer code or virus designed to activate at a certain time. |
worm | A destructive computer program that bores its way through a computer's files or through a computer's network. |
commercial software | Software whose copyright is owned by the author/software publisher. |
hoax | A program intended to scare users into thinking they have a virus. |
piracy | The illegal copying and distribution of software. |
antivirus software | A computer program that detects viruses and repairs files. |
freeware | Software that is given away free of charge, but whose author still retains all rights. |
hacker | A person who secretly gains access to computers and files without permission. |
password | A safeguard for access to a computer or computer program. |
shareware | copyrighted software distributed free of charge on a trial basis with payment by required within 30 days. |
copyright | protection giving the owner the exclusive right to reproduce or distribute copies of his or her own work. |
public domain | software that is not copyrighted and is free to copy and distribute. |
virus | a computer program designed to cause damage to computer files. |
trojan horse | a virus that is disguised as a useful piece of software. |