Which of the following term is used for software designed and optimized for controlling what content is permitted to a reader, especially when it is used to restrict material delivered over the Web?

Question

Options

• AContent-control software
• BActivex control
• CMalware
• DSpyware

• A
  82% (45)
• B
  4% (2)
• C
  11% (6)
• D
  4% (2)

Explanation

Content-control software term is used for software designed and optimized for controlling what content is permitted to a reader, especially when it is used to restrict material delivered over the Answer option D is incorrect. Spyware is a program that takes partial control over a user's computer without user's permission. Spyware programs can collect various types of personal information, such as Internet surfing habits, and Web sites that the user has visited. Spyware programs can also interfere with the control of a user's computer, such as installing additional software, redirecting Web browser activities, accessing Web sites blindly, etc. Answer option C is incorrect. The term malware refers to malicious software, which is a broad class of malicious viruses, including spyware. Malware is designed to infiltrate or damage a computer without the consent of the owner. Answer option B is incorrect. ActiveX controls are software components that can be integrated into Web pages and applications, within a computer or among computers in a network, to reuse the

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