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Ethics and Security
vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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. |