The ______ keyboard of an operating system uses a fixed QWERTY key layout.…
2023
The ______ keyboard of an operating system uses a fixed QWERTY key layout. This can be exploited by keylogger but are still safer than normal keyboard hardware.
- A.
On screen
- B.
Online virtual
- C.
Software
- D.
Semi-soft
- E.
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Correct answer: A
The correct answer is the On-screen keyboard. This software-based input method mimics a physical keyboard layout (typically QWERTY) within the operating system interface. While it protects against hardware keyloggers (physical devices attached to ports), it remains vulnerable to software-based keyloggers that capture screen input or keystrokes within the OS environment.