Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-2 Jack has a computer at home that he uses to access the Internet, store and edit personal photos, and create and edit documents. Recently, he has come to realize that in order to keep the computer performing at its best, he needs to carry out regular system maintenance on the computer. Jack can speed up his computer by scanning it for viruses and ____.
A) mailware
B) utilities
C) spyware
D) icons

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The correct term is "spyware" which refers to malware that is designed to spy on the user's activities on their computer. Regular scans for spyware can help maintain the performance of the computer. Option A "mailware" is misspelled and does not exist as a term. Option B "utilities" is a general term and does not specifically refer to system maintenance. Option D "icons" are not related to system maintenance or performance.

Case-Based Critical Thinking Questions Case 2-2 Jack Has a Computer