SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

COMPUTER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Software that automatically displays advertisements on a computer is called ____
A
Shareware
B
Freeware
C
Adware
D
Malware
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Adware, also known as advertisement-supported software, generates revenue for its developers by automatically generating adverts on your screen, usually within a web browser. Adware is typically created for computers but can also be found on mobile devices.

Detailed explanation-2: -Adware, a term derived from “advertising-supported software, ‘’ is software that displays advertising on a computer screen or mobile device, redirects search results to advertising websites, and collects user data for marketing purposes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Adware, often called advertising-supported software by its developers, is software that generates revenue for its developer by automatically generating online advertisements in the user interface of the software or on a screen presented to the user during the installation process.

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