Question

software designed to keep a computer user from knowing the computer system has been infected by malware is
a. a rootkit
b. open source
c. spyware
d. virus protection

Explanation:

• Option a: A rootkit is malware that hides its presence and the presence of other malware, preventing users from knowing the system is infected.
• Option b: Open source refers to software with accessible source code, not related to hiding malware.
• Option c: Spyware is for collecting user info, not primarily for hiding infection.
• Option d: Virus protection is for detecting/preventing malware, not hiding infections.

Answer:

a. a rootkit