Re: With computer access for work, education, and personal use reaching ne
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17 Feb 2024, 22:52
Main Point:
Untrained computer users lack awareness of online security threats, making them vulnerable to cybercriminals who exploit their trust through tactics like phishing emails, deceptive websites, and even physical objects like fake parking tickets leading to malicious sites.
Tone of Author:
Neutral and informative. The author presents the issue factually without excessive alarm, urging caution and awareness.
Answer to Question 1 (Why E is correct and others are wrong):
I (External attack): The passage mentions this method rarely occurs ("very small percentage"). Eliminate I.
II (Deceitful email link): The passage explicitly mentions "targeted links and ads...or fake emails" as tactics. Keep II.
III (Innocuous object leading to attack site): The example of "fake parking tickets" using this strategy supports III. Keep III.
Correct Answer: Only options II and III are mentioned as methods (eliminate A, B, C, and D). E includes all mentioned methods.
Answer to Question 2 (Why B is correct and others are wrong):
A: Contradicts the emphasized risk due to widespread computer use. Eliminate A.
B: Aligns with the author's message of urging caution towards suspicious online interactions. Keep B.
C The author focuses on user behavior, not restricting everyone's access. Eliminate C.
D: The passage highlights tricking users as the preferred method, not necessarily resorting to direct attacks. Eliminate D.
E: Opposes the author's message of encouraging responsible online behavior with awareness, not complete avoidance. Eliminate E.
Correct Answer: Only B directly reflects the author's concerns and proposed solution.