What is the name given to the act of gaining illegal entry to computer files…

2023

What is the name given to the act of gaining illegal entry to computer files through remote terminals or microcomputers?

  1. A.

    Hacking

  2. B.

    Decoding

  3. C.

    Beating the system

  4. D.

    More than one of the above

  5. E.

    None of the above

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Correct answer: A

The act of gaining illegal entry to computer files through remote terminals or microcomputers is known as hacking. This term specifically refers to unauthorized access to systems, often involving bypassing security measures. Decoding refers to the process of interpreting encoded data and does not involve unauthorized access to systems. Beating the system is a general phrase and not a technical term used in cybersecurity for illegal access. More than one of the above is incorrect because only one option correctly describes the act of illegal remote access. None of the above is incorrect because 'Hacking' is a valid and accurate term for this activity.

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