Which of the following terms refers to proprietary software that is provided to users without payment on a trial basis and is often limited by any combination of functionality, vailability or…

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Options

• ASpyware
• BShareware
• CFreeware
• DAdware

• A
  4% (1)
• B
  72% (18)
• C
  8% (2)
• D
  16% (4)

Explanation

Shareware is a term refers to proprietary software that is provided to users without payment on a trial basis and is often limited by any combination of functionality, vailability or convenience. Answer option A 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. Freeware is term for computer software that is available for use at no cost or for an optional fee. Answer option D is incorrect. Adware is software that automatically downloads and display advertisements in the Web browser without user permission. When a user visits a site or downloads software, sometimes a hidden adware software is also downloaded to display advertisement automatically. This can be quite irritating to user. Some adware can also be

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