Question

question 1
2 pts
viruses, adware, and spyware are referred to collectively as

bloatware
grayware
alertware
firmware

question 2
2 pts
which of the following is not true about your surge protector?

having individual surge protectors is better than installing a whole - house protector.
you should replace it every two or three years.
you should replace it after a major surge.
you should replace it when the indicator lights on the protector illuminate.

question 3
2 pts
which of the following is not a computer virus category?

worms
logic bombs
macros
pharming

Explanation:

Question 1

Grayware is a term that encompasses software like viruses, adware, and spyware which have ambiguous or unwanted behavior. Bloatware is just unnecessary pre - installed software. Alertware is not a standard term in this context. Firmware is software that is embedded in hardware.

A whole - house surge protector is generally more effective than individual ones as it protects the entire electrical system at the source. Surge protectors should be replaced every few years (two - three), after a major surge, and when the indicator light goes out (not when it illuminates).

Worms, logic bombs, and macro viruses are well - known computer virus categories. Pharming is a type of cyber - attack (usually related to redirecting web traffic) and not a virus category.

Answer:

grayware

Question 2