Which of the following statements A-D about Internet Cookies is/are true? (A).…
2023
Which of the following statements A-D about Internet Cookies is/are true?
(A). They are a form of spyware.
(B). They are used only in advertising.
(C). They are used to track browser use.
(D). They act in the same way as a virus.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- A.
(A) only.
- B.
(A) and (B) only.
- C.
(C) only.
- D.
(C) and (D) only.
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Correct answer: C
Internet cookies are small text files used for session management and tracking, not malware. Statement (A) is false because cookies are not spyware, and statement (D) is false as they do not replicate like viruses. Statement (B) is incorrect since cookies serve purposes beyond advertising, such as login persistence. Only statement (C) accurately describes their function in tracking browser activity, making option 2 the correct choice.