Question

question 7 of 10
which is a disadvantage of stored digital data?

a. hackers might steal it for personal gain.

b. it is easy to hide information inside other files.

c. it is rarely affected by computer viruses.

d. its hard to accidentally delete it.

Explanation:

We analyze each option:

• Option A: Hackers stealing digital data for gain is a well-known security risk, which is a disadvantage.
• Option B: Hiding info in other files is an advantage (steganography use case), not a disadvantage.
• Option C: Digital data is often affected by viruses, so this statement is false and not a disadvantage.
• Option D: Digital data is easy to accidentally delete, so this statement is false and not a disadvantage.

Answer:

A. Hackers might steal it for personal gain.