Employability: ICT Skills – II · Class 10 · CBSE Information Technology (402)
A computer system becomes sluggish, programs take an unusually long time to open, and pop-up windows appear frequently even when offline. Which type…
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A computer system becomes sluggish, programs take an unusually long time to open, and pop-up windows appear frequently even when offline. Which type of software threat is most likely affecting the computer?
- A.Device driver conflict
- B.Adware or spyware / Malware infectionCorrect answer
- C.Corrupted power supply unit
- D.Faulty random access memory (RAM)
Solution
Malware, including viruses, adware, and spyware, often consumes system resources, slows down performance, and generates unsolicited pop-ups.
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