The network users are complaining because their system are slowing down. Further, every time they attempt to go a website, they receive a series of pop-ups with advertisements. What types of malware…

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Options

• AVirus
• BSpyware
• CTrojan
• DAdware

• A
  3% (1)
• B
  3% (1)
• C
  5% (2)
• D
  90% (36)

Explanation

Adware is the correct answer because it perfectly matches both symptoms described: system slowdown (due to background processes consuming resources) and the repeated pop-up advertisements appearing during web browsing - this is the defining behavior of adware, which generates unwanted ads to generate revenue.

Why the other options are wrong:

• Virus (A) replicates itself and damages files/systems, but is not specifically associated with generating pop-up advertisements
• Spyware (B) secretly monitors and collects user data/keystrokes without the user's knowledge - it doesn't typically produce visible pop-up ads
• Trojan (C) disguises itself as legitimate software to gain system access, but its purpose is not to display advertisements

Memory Tip: Think of **"Ad"**ware = **"Ad"**vertisements - the name literally contains the word "ad," making it the easiest malware type to associate with unwanted pop-up advertising. If you see pop-ups and slowdowns on an exam question, adware should immediately come to mind.

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