Question 2: What is software piracy? List the types of software piracy.

Here are the answers to Questions 2 and 3 from Section B: Question 2: What is software piracy? List the types of software piracy. Software piracy is the illegal copying, distribution, or use of software without proper authorization from the copyright holder. It is a significant issue that leads to substantial financial losses for software publishers and developers. Types of software piracy include: Soft-lifting*: This involves borrowing and installing a copy of a software application from a colleague, often exceeding the licensed number of users. Client-server overuse*: This occurs when more copies of the software are installed on a network than the number of licenses purchased. Hard-disk loading*: This is the illegal practice of installing and selling unauthorized copies of software on refurbished or new computers. Counterfeiting*: This involves duplicating and selling copyrighted programs, often with fake packaging and documentation, making them appear legitimate. Online piracy*: This typically involves downloading illegal software from peer-to-peer networks, internet auction sites, or blogs. This includes unauthorized distribution and acquisition of software over the internet. Question 3: Define virus. Explain at least 5 types of viruses. A computer virus is a malicious program designed to spread from file to file on a single PC, and it does not intentionally try to move to another PC. It must replicate and execute itself, often used as a delivery tool for hacking. Here are 5 types of viruses: Parasitic Viruses*: These viruses attach themselves to executable code and replicate themselves. Once it is infected, it will find another program to infect. Memory resident viruses*: These viruses live in memory after their execution. They become a part of the operating system or application and can manipulate any file that is executed, copied, or moved. Non-resident viruses*: These viruses execute themselves and terminate or destroy after a specific time. They do not stay in memory. Boot sector Viruses*: These viruses infect the boot sector and spread through a system when it is booted from a disk containing the virus. Overwriting viruses*: These viruses overwrite the code with their own code, effectively destroying the original program or data. Send me the next one 📸