Question

if your software is \acting\ strange or your computer is \behaving\ unusually, these could be indicators of a software problem such as disk fragmentation or a computer virus infection.

true
false

Explanation:

Analyze the statement

Using the Cybersecurity Basics and Software Troubleshooting knowledge points, we evaluate the system symptoms. Unusual software behavior or strange computer performance are classic symptoms of underlying system issues.

Evaluate the causes

Using the Software Troubleshooting knowledge point, disk fragmentation can cause slow performance and unusual application delays. Using the Cybersecurity Basics knowledge point, a computer virus infection can cause unexpected crashes, pop-ups, or strange background activity. Therefore, both are valid potential indicators.

Determine the truth value

Since both disk fragmentation and virus infections can cause these symptoms, the statement is true.

Answer:

• True (Correct answer)
• False