WAEC Computer Studies 2021 Objective — Question 49

Question 49 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Computer Studies 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

49. A computer program that gathers information about a user or organization without their knowledge or consent is known as

A. adware
B. time bomb
C. Trojan horse
D. spywareCorrect

Explanation

Spyware is malicious software designed to covertly collect information about a user/organization without consent.

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