COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

COMPUTER ETHICS AND SECURITY

ETHICS IN COMPUTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ software can overload computer memory and it can slow its functioning.
A
Computer
B
Malicious
C
Application
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Malware in action can consume a substantial amount of your computer’s memory, leaving limited resources for other legitimate programs to use. This can lead to extremely sluggish performance of vital programs, like your Internet browser or operating system and a slow PC overall.

Detailed explanation-2: -A slow computer is often caused by too many programs running simultaneously, taking up processing power and reducing the PC’s performance. Some programs will continue running in the background even after you have closed them or will start automatically when you boot up your computer.

Detailed explanation-3: -The speed and capacity of your PC’s system memory or RAM can significantly affect your computer’s startup speed. Nevertheless, adding more RAM will only be helpful up to a certain point. Adding too much RAM will eventually jeopardize the computer’s performance, even when you have enough of it.

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