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A user would like to install software and features that are not available with a mobile device's default software. Which of the following would all the user to install unauthorized software and enable new features?

  • A. SQLi
  • B. Cross-site scripting
  • C. Jailbreaking
  • D. Side loading
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Suggested Answer: C 🗳️

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sujon_london
Highly Voted 1 year, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: C
clear comparison between jailbreaking and sideloading with regard to certain features: • Removes software restrictions: • Jailbreaking: Yes • Sideloading: No • Can install unauthorized software: • Jailbreaking: Yes • Sideloading: No • Can be used to install apps from outside the official app store: • Jailbreaking: No • Sideloading: Yes This table helps illustrate the differences between these two methods more clearly. Jailbreaking is specific to platforms like iOS and involves removing software restrictions and installing unauthorized software, while sideloading is a more general term that can apply to various platforms and allows for the installation of apps from outside official app stores.
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AzureG0d
Highly Voted 1 year, 6 months ago
Selected Answer: C
In the words of Stoneface.... Key Words...."Unauthorized software and Enable new features"... That's Jailbreaking all day.
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JasonMunoz
Most Recent 9 months, 2 weeks ago
Selected Answer: C
While jailbreaking is commonly associated with Apple devices, the term can also apply to other devices where users gain root access to install unauthorized software and enable new features. Side loading is indeed another method to install unauthorized software, especially on Android devices. It involves downloading and installing apps from sources other than the official app store. However, side loading doesn’t necessarily provide the same level of access and customization as jailbreaking, which typically involves removing operating system restrictions. So, while both options can allow the installation of unauthorized software, jailbreaking generally offers more extensive modifications and access to new features.
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Ayind3
1 year, 7 months ago
Selected Answer: C
And enable new features... Jailbreaking
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sirpetey
1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: C
pretty sure it mean "allow" the user to install. not the action of installing unauthorized software (which that would be side loading) Jailbreaking ALLOWS the user to perform side loading. Side loading does no enable new features, that would be on the OS level
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sarah2023
1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: C
C Jailbreaking for sure
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CS3000
1 year, 8 months ago
Jailbreaking for sure references to iPhones specifically. Side loading for sure refers to the process of installing and running applications that are not found in official app stores or default device distribution services.
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NetTech
1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: C
This again is a poorly worded questions. I honestly would go with jailbreaking. Here is my reasoning. The question states the user wants to install software and features not available with "a mobile device's" default software. So the the mobile device is not specified so it could be an iPhone. The question then asks what would allow the user install unauthorized software. Sideloading is the act of installing unauthorized software, whereas if in fact this mobile device is an iPhone (which again, it could be based on the scenario) jailbreaking would allowing sideloading to be performed. Again the question is not clear enough to definitively select C or D.
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Abdul2107
1 year, 8 months ago
Well said.
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emd
1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: D
Jailbreaking is something you perform at the OS level (iOS). Sideloading is the act of installing software not allowed officially.
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1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: D
side loading directly addresses the act of installing software outside of official channels across various platforms. jailbreaking (iOS) allows for the installation of unauthorized software
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rline63
1 year, 7 months ago
But sideloading can technically be done with a device's default software no? Like on my android, I was able to download Android auto apps manager from the web browser that allows me to add additional apps to android auto. I didn't need to modify the default software of my phone.
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Copmp
1 year, 8 months ago
Selected Answer: D
This is sideloading. Jailbreaking is only for apple. Definition for sideloading below: The process of installing applications on a device without the use of official software distribution channels.
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sujon_london
1 year, 7 months ago
clear comparison between jailbreaking and sideloading with regard to certain features: • Removes software restrictions: • Jailbreaking: Yes • Sideloading: No • Can install unauthorized software: • Jailbreaking: Yes • Sideloading: No • Can be used to install apps from outside the official app store: • Jailbreaking: No • Sideloading: Yes This table helps illustrate the differences between these two methods more clearly. Jailbreaking is specific to platforms like iOS and involves removing software restrictions and installing unauthorized software, while sideloading is a more general term that can apply to various platforms and allows for the installation of apps from outside official app stores.
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AmesCB
1 year, 9 months ago
Selected Answer: B
sideloading is a broader term. jailbreaking is only for Apple's iOS
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emd
1 year, 8 months ago
then why would you pick B.? It is D. Sideloading
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ApplebeesWaiter1122
1 year, 9 months ago
Selected Answer: C
Jailbreaking is a process that allows users to bypass the restrictions imposed by the manufacturer or operating system on a mobile device (e.g., iOS or Android). By jailbreaking the device, the user can gain unauthorized access to the device's file system and install software and features that are not approved or available through the official app stores or default software. This process can enable the installation of unauthorized and potentially malicious software or modify the device's behavior beyond the intended capabilities set by the manufacturer.
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AmesCB
1 year, 9 months ago
you are correct, but jailbreaking is specific to Apple devices. the question does not mention the brand. is sideloading not a better option?
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1 year, 8 months ago
This is most likely one of those questions that have multiple right answers. Both C and D are correct but C is a bit more on the specifics while D is more general to the question asked.
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sujon_london
1 year, 7 months ago
Just needs a little bit research and matching with questions comparison • Removes software restrictions: • Jailbreaking: Yes • Sideloading: No • Can install unauthorized software: • Jailbreaking: Yes • Sideloading: No • Can be used to install apps from outside the official app store: • Jailbreaking: No • Sideloading: Yes Jailbreaking is specific to platforms like iOS and involves removing software restrictions and installing unauthorized software, while sideloading is a more general term that can apply to various platforms and allows for the installation of apps from outside official app stores.
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