MCQ IN COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Two dangers of not updating operating system software are ____ ?
A
You loose the license rights
B
You computer will defragment
C
Your computer is vulnerable to attack
D
You miss out on new features
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -If you don’t regularly update it, your software becomes vulnerable. As TechTarget states, threat actors see these vulnerabilities as open doors, enabling them to plant malware on people’s systems. Malware enables threat actors to take control of computers and steal information.

Detailed explanation-2: -That includes Android phones-if you don’t update your phone, you could encounter a variety of problems, including performance issues and malware. Keeping your phone updated should be considered essential, but it won’t protect you from privacy breaches and all malware.

Detailed explanation-3: -Potential consequences of not installing security updates are damaged software, loss of data, or identity theft. Every year, malware causes damage of millions of dollars worldwide.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cybersecurity attacks or breaches become much more pertinent when you have outdated systems and software and can affect your entire network. Outdated systems essentially expose you and your team to additional risks for breaches in security and put the integrity of the entire organization at risk.

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