FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER THREATS SECURITY

WHAT IS COMPUTER SECURITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An update to fix software which has an identified security risk is known as a software ____ ____ ____ ____ ____
A
patch
B
glitch
C
heart
D
fault
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Patches are software and operating system (OS) updates that address security vulnerabilities within a program or product. Software vendors may choose to release updates to fix performance bugs, as well as to provide enhanced security features.

Detailed explanation-2: -A security patch is essentially a method of updating systems, applications, or software by inserting code to fill in, or “patch, ” the vulnerability. This helps secure the system against an attack.

Detailed explanation-3: -patch. 1 of 2 noun. ˈpach. : a piece of material used to mend or cover a hole, a torn place, or a weak spot. : a shield (as of cloth) worn over an injured eye.

Detailed explanation-4: -A patch, sometimes just called a fix, is a small piece of software that’s used to correct a problem, usually called a bug, within an operating system or software program.

Detailed explanation-5: -Software patches are generally of three different types, i.e. Security patches, Bug fix patches, and Feature update patches.

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