basic computer MCQ #16632

basic computer MCQ #16632

1. Question 1

   Q1. What is spyware primarily designed to do?

   • A) Corrupt system files to render the computer unusable
   • B) Replicate itself across a network to other computers
   • C) Encrypt user data and demand payment for recovery
   • D) Secretly monitor user activity and collect personal information

   Answer: Secretly monitor user activity and collect personal information

   Explanation: Spyware is malware designed to secretly monitor a user's activities, collect personal information (keystrokes, browsing habits, credentials), and transmit it to a third party without the user's knowledge or consent. It differs from ransomware (encrypts data) and worms (self-replicating).