SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING CODE OF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Any software that covertly gathers user information through the user’s internet connection without his or her knowledge:usually for advertising purposes.
A
Trojan Horse
B
Free Ware
C
Computer Cookie
D
Spyware
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Definition English: Any software that covertly gathers user information through the user’s Internet connection without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Spyware requires an internet connection to send the data it collects. Without this connection, it can’t send anything to the attacker.

Detailed explanation-3: -You also need an Internet browser, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Safari. Typically the computer’s operating system comes with an Internet browser pre installed. To access email you will also need an email client, such as Outlook Express, Thunderbird, or Mac Mail.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are three ingredients needed to access the Internet from a laptop or desktop computer: (1) an ISP, (2) a modem and (3) a Web browser.

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