SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 22

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 4 Aug 2022 - Shift 3 • English • Q22

Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the correct order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. And hacking is a common method of breaching the defences of protected computer systems by attackers.

B. Cybercrime is described as any illegal behaviour that occurs on or via the means of computers, the internet or other technologies.

C. Cyber attackers can conduct cybercrime by employing a variety of programmes and software in cyberspace.

D. The attackers deploy malware to take advantage of flaws in the hardware and software architecture.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. BCDA.

 

Explanation of the Sequence:
  • B: Introduces the main idea — what cybercrime is

  • C: Expands on how cyber attackers operate

  • D: Gives more detail — what attackers use (malware) and how

  • A: Concludes by mentioning a common method used hacking 

Cybercrime is described as any illegal behaviour that occurs on or via the means of computers, the internet or other technologies. Cyber attackers can conduct cybercrime by employing a variety of programmes and software in cyberspace. The attackers deploy malware to take advantage of flaws in the hardware and software architecture. And hacking is a common method of breaching the defences of protected computer systems by attackers.

Hence, the correct order will be: BCDA.