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Question
Why is a computer considered to be safe if it is not connected to a network or the Internet?
Solution
The computer is considered to be safe if it is not connected to a network or the Internet because:
- Computer and network security aid in the protection of data and devices.
- Data and network security are two of a technician's secondary roles.
- Security threats may come from both within and outside the company.
- Computer viruses are developed and distributed by malicious attackers.
- E-mail, file transfer, and instant messages are also ways for a virus to spread to another device.
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